[dgm3]

Originally Posted by dgm3

Door sticker shows also 255/35 for the 18" rear winter. Suspect that both 235/40 and 255/35R18 could support chains while anything larger than 235 on the 19" would not.

Comparison of square vs mixed set up on the M2 in this article :
https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/...ischbereifung/

Google translation :
Conclusion
Wide makes fast? Yes of course. With a few exceptions in the test disciplines, the wider rear-wheel tires in mixed tires actually increase traction and driving stability. And that's exactly what matters on the road. But more than larger tire widths decide the tuning and quality of the tire over optimal performance in all road conditions. When it comes to overall performance, Conti leaves nothing to be desired and drives the Hankook (235/255) and Goodyear tires at the same level overall. Hankook (235/235), Dunlop and the dry strong Nexen follow, Nokian pats wet. A no-go, because: Rain means the snow in the winter of Central Europe.

....If anyone masters German thanks for a better translation

[dgm3]

Originally Posted by kart driver

Why putting 235?
245 front + 255 or 265 rear are fine.

I had m3e92 in the past and instead of buying a set of recommened set of winter rims with 235 I went for 245 + 255 on a summer set of rims with no issues.

If you own a car like M2, you are definitely an enthusiast and thus know how to drive a rear driven car in snow conditions.

Think it has to do with chains. If you keep 265 rear size or even 255 there is not enough space to fit chains, hence the 235 recommendation. Not sure though that many people will put chains on an M2... I will if possible (and needed to access ski resorts)

[VIERsr]

Originally Posted by kart driver

Why putting 235?
245 front + 255 or 265 rear are fine.

I had m3e92 in the past and instead of buying a set of recommened set of winter rims with 235 I went for 245 + 255 on a summer set of rims with no issues.

If you own a car like M2, you are definitely an enthusiast and thus know how to drive a rear driven car in snow conditions.

Because here we only can ride with the tire sizes recommended by the manufacturer, if we ride with 245/255 we are outlawed

[bri1042]

Originally Posted by _RS4_

Bmw recommends 235 all-round for winter tires with both 640 (18") or 641 (19") rims
But I don't understand how you can fit a 235 tyre on a 9" rim.

I thought it was strange, too, but I have now seen it with my own eyes and they don't look stretched or oddly fitted in any way. Considering that the 235 Michelin Alpin's are basically impossible to get from Tire Rack and other local sources, when I run down the set that came with the wheels, I think there's a very good chance I'll end up putting 245's on them rather than buy tires from the dealership to replace the odd size. I shouldn't have to worry about that for at least 3 or 4 years, though.

[StLuis51]

Is it possible to run 255 35 19 winter tires all-around on the stock 788M wheels?

[Hulk11]

Originally Posted by fridex

so that will be this in silver?
https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/6...EL----TIRE-SET

I'm wondering how those black M 641 look on Hockenheim Silver. Any photos?

[Quietmind]

[paucM2]

M641 8,5'' squared, tires 235/35-19

[G80BSM]

The 641m wheels actually look much better than the 788m in my opinion.
Does anyone have any pictures of the matte black 641m’s on a black M2C?

[Poochie]

That's great that BMW offer winter wheels specifically for the M2 & M2C..

It's like their way of saying; "Pssss..You don't need an Audi Quattro, we got you covered"

[Mito21]

Originally Posted by paucM2

M641 8,5'' squared, tires 235/35-19

So nice !!

[Mavallone]

Originally Posted by Poochie

That's great that BMW offer winter wheels specifically for the M2 & M2C..

It's like their way of saying; "Pssss..You don't need an Audi Quattro, we got you covered"

I dont seem to be able to find the 641s in silver. Are they still available?

[Vojta89]

Originally Posted by StLuis51

Is it possible to run 255 35 19 winter tires all-around on the stock 788M wheels?

i'm running on them, bit of scratchin in front full lock with 10 mm spacers.