10-13-2017, 12:55 PM | #1 |
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Narrowest Winter Wheels
Hello All- I am expecting delivery of my M2 in two weeks and living in the Chicagoland area, I am already thinking of what to get for snow tires. I had an E46 325 prior and ran square 205 width tires on it in the winter. That width was awesome in deep snow and ice. I see Tire Rack and Apex are pitching 245 square ste ups. Anyone have experience going any narrower than 245? I'm thinking 225 square would be great for the winter. And, I don't mind giving up the dry traction.
Thanks. Erich P.S. This is my first post after lurking for many years.
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Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to see if tire rack has a 225 setup.
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I was gonna shoot for 225/45 on an 18x8.
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Used a tire size calculator and it seems that with the 225, it stays under the 3% difference rule. Michelin X-ice seems to come in the right sizes.
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Yeah, I've already been through a calculator with it. Many good snows available in this size; I'm planning on Nokian Hakka R2.
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