205/50 17's for winter and a couple of other questions

chrisb321 · 12-10-2009, 07:20 PM

Hello,

Need to order some winters for our new (used) 135 vert.

Prior to this I have just dealt with all seasons but just driving the car back (we live in Chicago) from the dealer was a nightmare and getting winters on is the right thing to do.

The car current has stock summers on:
215/40 R18 on front
245/35 R18 on the rear

Putting cost aside my options are to get a set of winter wheels and tires or swap the tires each time. I'm leaning towards a set of winter wheels as it just seams easier. Is this the general consensus?

Tirerack recommends either
225/40 R18
205/50 R17

I'm thinking of going with the 17's. Any fitment issues? Smaller is better right or does it just look bad with the 17's?

Probably go with the Blizzak LM-60's.

TPMS, that is just a matter of choice if I want to deal with the low pressure warning on for the whole winter. Any issues running without the sensors?

Last question, yes i've never done this before. Assuming I order the wheels and tires mounted and balanced, I can mount these myself right? No additional set up required such as aligment?

Thanks for answering my noob questions.

mpwrd3 · 12-10-2009, 07:43 PM

I'm running 215/45-17s (I had a set in the garage) on my 135i. Also in Chicago. If I were purchasing new I'd get 225/45-17.

12-10-2009, 07:20 PM	#1
chrisb321 New Member 5 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 135i vert, Saab 93 aero sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	205/50 17's for winter and a couple of other questions Hello, Need to order some winters for our new (used) 135 vert. Prior to this I have just dealt with all seasons but just driving the car back (we live in Chicago) from the dealer was a nightmare and getting winters on is the right thing to do. The car current has stock summers on: 215/40 R18 on front 245/35 R18 on the rear Putting cost aside my options are to get a set of winter wheels and tires or swap the tires each time. I'm leaning towards a set of winter wheels as it just seams easier. Is this the general consensus? Tirerack recommends either 225/40 R18 205/50 R17 I'm thinking of going with the 17's. Any fitment issues? Smaller is better right or does it just look bad with the 17's? Probably go with the Blizzak LM-60's. TPMS, that is just a matter of choice if I want to deal with the low pressure warning on for the whole winter. Any issues running without the sensors? Last question, yes i've never done this before. Assuming I order the wheels and tires mounted and balanced, I can mount these myself right? No additional set up required such as aligment? Thanks for answering my noob questions.
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mpwrd3 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 36 Posts Drives: E36 / E91 / F250 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	I'm running 215/45-17s (I had a set in the garage) on my 135i. Also in Chicago. If I were purchasing new I'd get 225/45-17.
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