What are you guys using for winter wheels?

[tincob]

Thanks for that feedback. Sounds like I will need to factor in a set of winter tires and wheels into the overall cost….

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by tincob

I’m looking to pick up an 128i as my DD next year and I also live in CT (upper Fairfield county). Do you really find the 128i spinning out frequently on A/S tires? Winter tires are admittedly much better choice but I hadn’t felt the need with my other cars for winters outside of a few days - then I just stay home. Doing my homework before purchasing.

Yeah, I don't drive my car in wintery conditions... but I do like to drive it on dry cold days. I still run a set of winters, without question. All seasons are perhaps capable for FWD or AWD cars; I wouldn't chance it in a fairly light, RWD car.

[nevetstoj]

Originally Posted by tincob

I’m looking to pick up an 128i as my DD next year and I also live in CT (upper Fairfield county). Do you really find the 128i spinning out frequently on A/S tires? Winter tires are admittedly much better choice but I hadn’t felt the need with my other cars for winters outside of a few days - then I just stay home. Doing my homework before purchasing.

First having an e46, found myself caught in snow with my all seasons it’s first winter. Pointless, all seasons simply don’t bite as well as dedicated winters.

Learned with the e46 to keep at least 3/4 tank of gas if expecting significant snow. Also, keeping a summer wheel or two in the trunk aids significantly in stability and traction.

However, coming to the 128i with its much more modern dsc system, there no reason not to get where you need to be if you have the appropriate tires. The system on the 128i allows you to learn car control in the snow. Activate dtc (1click on the dtc button) enables what feels like 25 degrees of slip angle. The car with catch you and not allow you to spin out no matter how hard you try. I have had instances of the system preventing me getting up an incline into parking lots with fresh snow (only when snow is up to bumper), no matter the mode simply not enough wheel spin to get up. Although, with the system completely off (holding dtc button) the e diff and moderate throttle has gotten me up some steep inclines.

The dsc system will keep you straight and makes you feel confident.

Knock on wood, never been stuck or stranded.
Be smart, know your limits of traction and use winter tires.
(If you look at my posts from last year, drove through about a foot of snow without much issue in the 128)

[tincob]

I learned my winter driving in my younger days, in Michigan, driving my friends’ 5L Mustangs. They invariably had bags of sand or salt in their rear trunks to aid in traction. I got used to a little wheel spin, loose rear, and maintaining momentum.

It could be fun relearning old skills. In really bad condition, I can always resort to my wife’s SUV.

[swunder]

Bought a cheap set of powder coated 18's (I know 17's make more sense but whatever they were a deal) from a forum member here and mounted Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 which are a more performance oriented winter tire.

They feel great even compared to the summers but I really barely drive the car in the winter so don't have too experienced of an opinion (haven't even put them on the last two seasons).



I'd prob search the forum for a set of 17's and mount what you want unless you love the look of steelies. This guy in the boston area has a full setup for $400 -

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1979181

[Blau]

Now that winter is over I found my winter wheels.

Honda Fit. Those are my winter wheels.

[Houranimd49]

I used the bmw style 68s 17” that came on the e46.