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Hey guys, so Ive been researching a nice set of winter tires to order soon...Found these,
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....cleSearch=true
Was running 215/40/R18 during the summer...Just want to make sure this will fit fine. Thanks guys.
I have an '08 135i , sport suspension.

[VMRWheels]

With stock wheels and only sport suspension, I think you should be okay.. any lower and I believe you might run into rubbing. As I learned yesterday, Blizzaks run PRETTY large.

Keep in mind, 225/45/18 is 4.8% off your OE 215/40/18. So may see this difference in the speedo. Most manufacturers would suggest keeping the difference <3.0%

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

With stock wheels and only sport suspension, I think you should be okay.. any lower and I believe you might run into rubbing. As I learned yesterday, Blizzaks run PRETTY large.

Keep in mind, 225/45/18 is 4.8% off your OE 215/40/18. So may see this difference in the speedo. Most manufacturers would suggest keeping the difference <3.0%

OK i appreciate the help...Going to run to the tire store and see if they have a nice winter tire in 215/40/18 then...Any suggestions on tires?

[128Convertibleguy]

Originally Posted by Segments

OK i appreciate the help...Going to run to the tire store and see if they have a nice winter tire in 215/40/18 then...Any suggestions on tires?

Yeah. Get some 17 inch wheels that will fit and narrower/taller winter tires. That's quite possibly more important than exactly what winter tire you get.

Lots of good info here:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1037425

It says Tirerack has only one winter tire in 215/40-18. Not surprising, it's a bit wide for winter, with short stiff sidewalls.

This thread is decent, also.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1035426

Some people suggest 205/50-17.

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by Segments

OK i appreciate the help...Going to run to the tire store and see if they have a nice winter tire in 215/40/18 then...Any suggestions on tires?

Have you looked into 225/40/18? That's only 1.3% off from stock

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...40&diameter=18

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Originally Posted by 128Convertibleguy

Yeah. Get some 17 inch wheels that will fit and narrower/taller winter tires. That's quite possibly more important than exactly what winter tire you get.

Lots of good info here:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1037425

It says Tirerack has only one winter tire in 215/40-18. Not surprising, it's a bit wide for winter, with short stiff sidewalls.

This thread is decent, also.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1035426

Some people suggest 205/50-17.

Was hoping to rock the OEM rims for winter, then buying a new set for summer...Pretty ironic that VMR decided to reply, might be looking into a set once we hit spring