Do you have separate wheels for winter use?

supraking · 07-16-2009, 01:20 PM

As the question says, do you guys run separate wheels/tires in the winter, or do you stick with the stock rims?

CoolToolGuy · 07-16-2009, 02:02 PM

I couldn't answer the poll unless I could punch 2 buttons - I have a set of 4 Style 182 wheels in 7.5 x 18 (2 same size, 2 smaller.) I chose that combination because there wasn't a set of stock size staggered winter tires available at the time. I went with the same size all around, and they worked out well for me - even if the rears didn't quite fill up the wheel well.

Have Fun,
Rick

ruffstik · 07-16-2009, 02:21 PM

I roll on 17s in the winter....think they were called the Sport Edition KM-11's

supraking · 07-17-2009, 10:54 AM

Interesting results. I think I need to now consider a new set of wheels for the winter, 17's I guess. Or maybe I can just use my stock 18's in the winter and buy a new set of summer rims that I've wanted.

axoid · 07-17-2009, 01:02 PM

I'll be putting snow tires on the stock wheels and getting some after market wheels for summer use.

BrokenVert · 07-17-2009, 05:46 PM

Im running stock rims in the winter. I'm saving my money for nice flashsy rims in the summer. Looking for 313s come next summer when I have some cash on hand.

Had no issues on my 18" winter performance rfts. (I only choose rfts because I didn't want to cahnge a tire on a 10 degree day)

4wheelcycle · 07-17-2009, 06:39 PM

I considered using the stock 18" wheels for winter and getting "neater" OZ or Breyton wheels for summer, but I ultimately decided to go with 17" wheels for winter to give me a little more tire protection over winter potholes and frost heaves. I ended up with Sport Edition KM 11s and Blizzak WS 60s.

RPM90 · 07-17-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by supraking

As the question says, do you guys run separate wheels/tires in the winter, or do you stick with the stock rims?

I can't answer either as I use stock wheels with high performance non RFT
all seasons year round.

amiller212 · 07-17-2009, 09:31 PM

RPM, can't you just vote "No I don't use winter tires"?

supraking · 07-18-2009, 12:32 AM

Sorry, should have thought about all-season people and less common setups. This is really for the general masses

, but yeah, choose "I don't run tires" if you use all-seasons year round.

I think I'm going to use my 264's (18") come winter, as I don't expect to be doing that much driving in really harsh conditions (we have other cars in my family, and I work from home most of the time). I would love to buy the 269's for summer, I'm debating if I should do it this year or wait til next (I'll probably wait).

cagekicker · 07-18-2009, 12:39 AM

not me!

Lionel Hutz · 07-18-2009, 09:45 AM

Factor in the availability and cost of snow tires in 18s. Your options are much better on 17, especially for aggressive snows.

RPM90 · 07-19-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by amiller212

RPM, can't you just vote "No I don't use winter tires"?

I could, but it seems that would imply that I'm just running my sprt pkg summer tires.

It doesn't matter though. Most people don't run high performance all seasons around here from what I've seen.
I think they're missing out on some excellent performance for 90% of the winter when the roads are clear and the temps are cold, which makes for great power, especially in a turbo.

I just don't need winter tires around here. If you know how to drive a RWD car, you're fine with AS tires on those bad weather/road days.

Ah, I see OP says to answer "no". I will.

supraking · 07-19-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RPM90

Most people don't run high performance all seasons around here from what I've seen.
I think they're missing out on some excellent performance for 90% of the winter when the roads are clear and the temps are cold, which makes for great power, especially in a turbo.

It's illegal NOT to run dedicated winter tires here in Quebec. So some people can't run all-seasons year round

ad78 · 07-20-2009, 09:27 AM

No, my 1er will stay on stock wheels. Can't wait to see my new X5 in action this coming winter

atal · 07-25-2009, 06:51 AM

Well in my case I'm using the factory wheels with good year winter tires. I think is the perfect set up if you want after market summer wheels.

IDBMW · 07-25-2009, 07:36 AM

I don’t use winter tires on my 135i. I have a 2006 Tacoma 4x4 with Stability control and separate wheels/tires for summer and winter. I ski 3 – 4 days a week in the winter and hardly ever miss a powder day so I need a vehicle that can plow through snow to be one of the first on the mountain. Even with snow tires on the 135i it would not work so it stays home on winter days. I still drive the 135i in the winter on nice days but if the temperature is below 40 deg. F the stock runflat tires get really slippery on dry pavement.

m4tthew · 07-28-2009, 03:50 PM

What's winter?

desmat · 07-29-2009, 08:49 AM

Hum... I would say it looks like this

supraking · 08-03-2009, 02:05 PM

Lol... wish I had a garage. When I buy a house that's going into my buying requirements..

View Poll Results: Do you run separate wheels/tires in the winter?
No, I don't use winter tires.	10	14.08%
No, I use my stock rims with winter tires.	5	7.04%
Yes, and my winter rims are the same size as my summer rims.	14	19.72%
Yes, and my winter rims are smaller than my summer rims.	42	59.15%
Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll

07-16-2009, 01:20 PM	#1
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07-16-2009, 02:02 PM	#2
CoolToolGuy 1er Happy Camper! 27 Rep 474 Posts Drives: '09 135i,'07 X3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland USA iTrader: (0)	I couldn't answer the poll unless I could punch 2 buttons - I have a set of 4 Style 182 wheels in 7.5 x 18 (2 same size, 2 smaller.) I chose that combination because there wasn't a set of stock size staggered winter tires available at the time. I went with the same size all around, and they worked out well for me - even if the rears didn't quite fill up the wheel well. Have Fun, Rick __________________ 2009 135i (E82) Space Gray; Gray Leather; Steptronic w/paddles; Premium; Sport; CA - Dinan: Stage 2 ECU; Cold Air Intake; Oil Cooler; Susp. bushings; Strut Brace. - BMWPerf: Suspension; rotors front & rear; exhaust; grilles; sideskirts; trunk spoiler. BMW 261M wheels w/Sumitomo HTR ZIII. - Quaife: LSD. - Custom Graphics. 2007 X3 - 2002 Pontiac Montana
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ruffstik Pirate 56 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2025 M2 G87 - on the list Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [9.50]	I roll on 17s in the winter....think they were called the Sport Edition KM-11's
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supraking Captain 49 Rep 759 Posts Drives: 128i Coupe 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i Coupe [0.00]	Interesting results. I think I need to now consider a new set of wheels for the winter, 17's I guess. Or maybe I can just use my stock 18's in the winter and buy a new set of summer rims that I've wanted.
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axoid Private First Class 13 Rep 194 Posts Drives: '09 128i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbus, Oh iTrader: (0)	I'll be putting snow tires on the stock wheels and getting some after market wheels for summer use. __________________ Bill [92 Camaro RS (Autocross ESP / Trackrat) \| 09 BMW 128i Sport Package]
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Im running stock rims in the winter. I'm saving my money for nice flashsy rims in the summer. Looking for 313s come next summer when I have some cash on hand. Had no issues on my 18" winter performance rfts. (I only choose rfts because I didn't want to cahnge a tire on a 10 degree day) __________________ Last edited by BrokenVert; 07-18-2009 at 12:18 AM..
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07-17-2009, 06:39 PM	#7
4wheelcycle Private 13 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2018 X2 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	I considered using the stock 18" wheels for winter and getting "neater" OZ or Breyton wheels for summer, but I ultimately decided to go with 17" wheels for winter to give me a little more tire protection over winter potholes and frost heaves. I ended up with Sport Edition KM 11s and Blizzak WS 60s.
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07-17-2009, 09:31 PM	#9
amiller212 Private First Class 1 Rep 118 Posts Drives: Le Mans Blue 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0)	RPM, can't you just vote "No I don't use winter tires"?
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07-18-2009, 12:32 AM	#10
supraking Captain 49 Rep 759 Posts Drives: 128i Coupe 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i Coupe [0.00]	Sorry, should have thought about all-season people and less common setups. This is really for the general masses , but yeah, choose "I don't run tires" if you use all-seasons year round. I think I'm going to use my 264's (18") come winter, as I don't expect to be doing that much driving in really harsh conditions (we have other cars in my family, and I work from home most of the time). I would love to buy the 269's for summer, I'm debating if I should do it this year or wait til next (I'll probably wait).
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07-18-2009, 12:39 AM	#11
cagekicker Major 16 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami (vice city) fl. iTrader: (0)	not me! __________________ 6MT/ Sport Package/ N54/ Asa wheels/ Eibach pro kit springs/ Active autowerke Exhaust/ 35% tint
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07-18-2009, 09:45 AM	#12
Lionel Hutz Lieutenant 228 Rep 509 Posts Drives: '24 X5 50e Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Factor in the availability and cost of snow tires in 18s. Your options are much better on 17, especially for aggressive snows.
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07-20-2009, 09:27 AM	#15
ad78 Yr1OfD1 106 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2015 F34 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	No, my 1er will stay on stock wheels. Can't wait to see my new X5 in action this coming winter
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07-25-2009, 06:51 AM	#16
atal atal 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 135i terracota int sp/pr pack Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	winter tires Well in my case I'm using the factory wheels with good year winter tires. I think is the perfect set up if you want after market summer wheels.
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07-25-2009, 07:36 AM	#17
IDBMW Captain 41 Rep 825 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	I don’t use winter tires on my 135i. I have a 2006 Tacoma 4x4 with Stability control and separate wheels/tires for summer and winter. I ski 3 – 4 days a week in the winter and hardly ever miss a powder day so I need a vehicle that can plow through snow to be one of the first on the mountain. Even with snow tires on the 135i it would not work so it stays home on winter days. I still drive the 135i in the winter on nice days but if the temperature is below 40 deg. F the stock runflat tires get really slippery on dry pavement. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i - Black Sapphire Metallic - Mocha Lather - 21" 718M wheels - Every option except Sun Shade
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07-28-2009, 03:50 PM	#18
m4tthew New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: On the Hunt Join Date: May 2009 Location: In the lead iTrader: (0)	What's winter?
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07-29-2009, 08:49 AM	#19
desmat First Lieutenant 37 Rep 311 Posts Drives: F31 M Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 F31 M Sport [0.00]	Hum... I would say it looks like this
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supraking Captain 49 Rep 759 Posts Drives: 128i Coupe 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i Coupe [0.00]	Lol... wish I had a garage. When I buy a house that's going into my buying requirements..
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