Just ordered my winter setup

gavolant · 10-07-2010, 10:01 AM

Finally decided on a winter tire set up, and couldn't be more impressed by the dedication of Gill from the Tire Rack. It definitely helps when you're talking to someone who has experience with the same car, and can offer suggestions on fitment and tire selection. If anyone is looking to buy I'd recommend giving him a call and sooner rather than later as the stock is surely dwindling as we approach the winter months. Anyways, on to the details.

Wheels : 17x8 Sport Edition F10 w/ Black accent (accept bmw center caps)

Tires : 215/45R-17 Michelin X-Ice Xi2

Non-RFT spare solution: Continental Comfort Kit Compressor w/ Sealant

If anyone has pictures of these mounted up, please post!

pinmagic · 10-07-2010, 10:36 AM

So, what did that set you back, if I may ask? I live near the Metro, so I've never bought snow tires for any car - I just don't drive in the snow. But maybe it's time...

gavolant · 10-07-2010, 10:41 AM

I hear you on that, I wish they'd extend the metro further west past fairfax so that'd be an option for me.

Everything all together including TPMS, Compressor kit, Tires, Wheels, Lugs, Mount/Balance, and center caps + shipping was about $1400.00. Not too bad for piece of mind, now I just have to keep my fingers crossed that we don't get another winter like last.

jhuber · 10-07-2010, 10:43 AM

not a bad price for everything combined! lets see some pics when you get them in!

gavolant · 10-07-2010, 11:46 AM

Just so you know overall change in tire diameter for the front and rear is 4.0%

I know they recommend not going over 3%, this is such a minimal difference. Any problems to be had??

gavolant · 10-11-2010, 09:57 AM

Whoops I totally did the math wrong, the difference is only 0.5%

Feyd · 10-11-2010, 10:26 AM

There is a pic of those mounted in the picture thread in the W/T section.

Looks good.

*eidt*

Found it.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=44

10-07-2010, 10:01 AM	#1
gavolant Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 AW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (0)	Just ordered my winter setup Finally decided on a winter tire set up, and couldn't be more impressed by the dedication of Gill from the Tire Rack. It definitely helps when you're talking to someone who has experience with the same car, and can offer suggestions on fitment and tire selection. If anyone is looking to buy I'd recommend giving him a call and sooner rather than later as the stock is surely dwindling as we approach the winter months. Anyways, on to the details. Wheels : 17x8 Sport Edition F10 w/ Black accent (accept bmw center caps) Tires : 215/45R-17 Michelin X-Ice Xi2 Non-RFT spare solution: Continental Comfort Kit Compressor w/ Sealant If anyone has pictures of these mounted up, please post! Attached Images __________________ 2011 AW 135i Coupe\|6MT\|Savanna Beige\|M Sport\|Navi Order Placed: July 26 \| Production Started: Aug 09 \| Production Complete: Aug 17 \|At Port: Aug 19 \| In Transit: Sept 02 \| At Prep Center: Sept 15 \| At Dealer: Sept 25
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10-07-2010, 10:36 AM	#2
pinmagic The Only Sane One Here 61 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (1)	So, what did that set you back, if I may ask? I live near the Metro, so I've never bought snow tires for any car - I just don't drive in the snow. But maybe it's time... __________________ 2011 135i VERT SGM/SB/MOONLIGHT - ED - with every single friggin' option they offered.
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10-07-2010, 10:41 AM	#3
gavolant Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 AW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (0)	I hear you on that, I wish they'd extend the metro further west past fairfax so that'd be an option for me. Everything all together including TPMS, Compressor kit, Tires, Wheels, Lugs, Mount/Balance, and center caps + shipping was about $1400.00. Not too bad for piece of mind, now I just have to keep my fingers crossed that we don't get another winter like last. __________________ 2011 AW 135i Coupe\|6MT\|Savanna Beige\|M Sport\|Navi Order Placed: July 26 \| Production Started: Aug 09 \| Production Complete: Aug 17 \|At Port: Aug 19 \| In Transit: Sept 02 \| At Prep Center: Sept 15 \| At Dealer: Sept 25
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jhuber Lieutenant 66 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Leavenworth, KS iTrader: (2)	not a bad price for everything combined! lets see some pics when you get them in!
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10-07-2010, 11:46 AM	#5
gavolant Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 AW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (0)	Just so you know overall change in tire diameter for the front and rear is 4.0% I know they recommend not going over 3%, this is such a minimal difference. Any problems to be had?? __________________ 2011 AW 135i Coupe\|6MT\|Savanna Beige\|M Sport\|Navi Order Placed: July 26 \| Production Started: Aug 09 \| Production Complete: Aug 17 \|At Port: Aug 19 \| In Transit: Sept 02 \| At Prep Center: Sept 15 \| At Dealer: Sept 25
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10-11-2010, 09:57 AM	#6
gavolant Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 AW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (0)	Whoops I totally did the math wrong, the difference is only 0.5% __________________ 2011 AW 135i Coupe\|6MT\|Savanna Beige\|M Sport\|Navi Order Placed: July 26 \| Production Started: Aug 09 \| Production Complete: Aug 17 \|At Port: Aug 19 \| In Transit: Sept 02 \| At Prep Center: Sept 15 \| At Dealer: Sept 25
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10-11-2010, 10:26 AM	#7
Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	There is a pic of those mounted in the picture thread in the W/T section. Looks good. eidt Found it. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=44
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