What are you guys/gals using for winter wheels/tires?

amancuso · 09-24-2018, 08:29 PM

Even though my M2 will not be a winter car, I want to ability to take it out when the temps are below 45º safely. I built an 18" winter wheel/tire package on tire rack for $1500.00 which I think isn't too bad. Are there any other options? What other 18" wheels will fit and what offsets would I need if I went looking for other used BMW wheels?

TIA.

detroitm2 · 09-24-2018, 08:56 PM

I have the same question

the recommended 18" option from tire rack seems pretty good.

Canuckistan · 09-25-2018, 09:07 AM

I really don't like the OEM 640M wheels that BMW offers. They have a painted silver finish that looks really cheap IMHO. The OEM set up also comes with Michelin Alpin tires, which are useless in more than a sprinkling of snow. I'm going with a square 18" set up using a BBS F1 knockoff and Continental WinterContact Si tires (have heard excellent things about them from my trusted tire guy).

mr_lab_rat · 09-25-2018, 10:13 AM

These are inexpensive and very light (flow form) - https://www.1010tires.com/Wheels/720...d/Matte+Black/

18x9 ET30 square is pretty much OEM fit and 245/40/18 choices are pretty wide. I went with Blizzak WS80 as they seem to be a good fit for the slushy snow we get here.

AndrewC1989 · 09-25-2018, 10:30 AM

Not sure about wheels and offsets but I know a lot of Canadian guys are running Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+

mr_lab_rat · 09-25-2018, 11:38 AM

I really don't see a point of running all season tires on the M2. If you run the AS all year you are making terrible compromise in all conditions. If you have a dedicated winter set why not go for actual winter tires?

Canuckistan · 09-25-2018, 11:44 AM

I can see using the AS somewhere like Vancouver where snow is very rare, although a lot of summer performance gets sacrificed. Here in Toronto after a decent snowfall even the Alpins don't give me enough traction on a torquey RWD car like the M2.

heavyD^2 · 09-25-2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuckistan

I really don't like the OEM 640M wheels that BMW offers. They have a painted silver finish that looks really cheap IMHO. The OEM set up also comes with Michelin Alpin tires, which are useless in more than a sprinkling of snow. I'm going with a square 18" set up using a BBS F1 knockoff and Continental WinterContact Si tires (have heard excellent things about them from my trusted tire guy).

I love the Pilot Alpin PA4. Not useless at all for me in Calgary after a record snow winter last year.

Kid Eh · 09-25-2018, 02:28 PM

Style 270M wheels off an M3 fit perfect. Mine are fitted with Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4's.

Canuckistan · 09-25-2018, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD^2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canuckistan

I really don't like the OEM 640M wheels that BMW offers. They have a painted silver finish that looks really cheap IMHO. The OEM set up also comes with Michelin Alpin tires, which are useless in more than a sprinkling of snow. I'm going with a square 18" set up using a BBS F1 knockoff and Continental WinterContact Si tires (have heard excellent things about them from my trusted tire guy).

I love the Pilot Alpin PA4. Not useless at all for me in Calgary after a record snow winter last year.

Hey, if Alpins work for your needs that's all that matters. I just prefer something more snow/ice oriented.

BATM2N · 09-25-2018, 06:00 PM

Hey guys do you know if these wheels will fit?
I'm trying to have square setup with Michelin Pilot PA4 245/40/18

https://www.canadawheels.ca/art-repl...vehicle=174266

https://www.canadawheels.ca/replika-...ss-black-w2542

mr_lab_rat · 09-25-2018, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BATM2N

Hey guys do you know if these wheels will fit?
I'm trying to have square setup with Michelin Pilot PA4 245/40/18

https://www.canadawheels.ca/art-repl...vehicle=174266

https://www.canadawheels.ca/replika-...ss-black-w2542

Yes, both will fit ok but as most replicas they are quite heavy.

BATM2N · 09-25-2018, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_lab_rat

Quote:

Originally Posted by BATM2N

Hey guys do you know if these wheels will fit?
I'm trying to have square setup with Michelin Pilot PA4 245/40/18

https://www.canadawheels.ca/art-repl...vehicle=174266

https://www.canadawheels.ca/replika-...ss-black-w2542

Yes, both will fit ok but as most replicas they are quite heavy.

Cool thanks but I am concerned with front clearance since OEM has ET29 offset vs Replica ET35

mr_lab_rat · 09-25-2018, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BATM2N

Cool thanks but I am concerned with front clearance since OEM has ET29 offset vs Replica ET35

The new wheels are 8.5 so about 6mm narrower on the inside so that will make the inside fit pretty much the same as stock. On the outside it will be deeper into the fender so it won't look as good.

Look at my earlier post in this thread where I linked the 720form wheels. They are about $300 more but 9" ET30.

Zabi · 09-26-2018, 08:15 PM

Tirerack: TRMotorsport C4 18x8.5 et30
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 235/40R-18
Front and rear

CJW2OO4 · 09-27-2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zabi

Tirerack: TRMotorsport C4 18x8.5 et30
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 235/40R-18

Car looks great with that winter set up. can you please confirm that its 18x8.5 all around?

Zabi · 09-27-2018, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CJW2OO4

Car looks great with that winter set up. can you please confirm that its 18x8.5 all around?

Yes, I'm running square setup, same front and rear. Winter setup is nice to rotate front to back seasonally. For some unknown reason the rears somehow wear more???

CanadianDriver · 09-27-2018, 08:16 PM

19x8.5 ET35 437M replica with 225/40/19 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 square setup

Bee Pee · 10-02-2018, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Canuckistan

I really don't like the OEM 640M wheels that BMW offers. They have a painted silver finish that looks really cheap IMHO. The OEM set up also comes with Michelin Alpin tires, which are useless in more than a sprinkling of snow. I'm going with a square 18" set up using a BBS F1 knockoff and Continental WinterContact Si tires (have heard excellent things about them from my trusted tire guy).

640m refurbed in orbit grey with 235/40/18 Mich PA4 all round

M Fifty · 10-02-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

640m refurbed in orbit grey with 235/40/18 Mich PA4 all round

Remind me: When did it last snow in SW London?

Obvs. The amount of salt that gets thrown on the roads will dissolve wheels that aren't powder coated, but...

grl.racr · 10-02-2018, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kid Eh

Style 270M wheels off an M3 fit perfect. Mine are fitted with Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4's.

I’m looking for same wheel, they look great . Are they 18x8 et20?

Kid Eh · 10-02-2018, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mrs.boost

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kid Eh

Style 270M wheels off an M3 fit perfect. Mine are fitted with Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4's.

I’m looking for same wheel, they look great . Are they 18x8 et20?

Correct.

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Canuckistan Veni, vidi, vici. 36 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2018 F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (1)	I really don't like the OEM 640M wheels that BMW offers. They have a painted silver finish that looks really cheap IMHO. The OEM set up also comes with Michelin Alpin tires, which are useless in more than a sprinkling of snow. I'm going with a square 18" set up using a BBS F1 knockoff and Continental WinterContact Si tires (have heard excellent things about them from my trusted tire guy). __________________ 2018 F87 M2, LBB, DCT, MPE Past: 2008 E90 M3/2008 335xi Sedan/2004 X5 4.4/2001 X5 4.4/2001 M5/2000 540i/1999 328Ci/1981 528i
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mr_lab_rat Major 565 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, 2018 X1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	These are inexpensive and very light (flow form) - https://www.1010tires.com/Wheels/720...d/Matte+Black/ 18x9 ET30 square is pretty much OEM fit and 245/40/18 choices are pretty wide. I went with Blizzak WS80 as they seem to be a good fit for the slushy snow we get here.
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Canuckistan Veni, vidi, vici. 36 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2018 F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (1)	I can see using the AS somewhere like Vancouver where snow is very rare, although a lot of summer performance gets sacrificed. Here in Toronto after a decent snowfall even the Alpins don't give me enough traction on a torquey RWD car like the M2. __________________ 2018 F87 M2, LBB, DCT, MPE Past: 2008 E90 M3/2008 335xi Sedan/2004 X5 4.4/2001 X5 4.4/2001 M5/2000 540i/1999 328Ci/1981 528i
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