winter and summer tires

Tareq_328xi · 01-10-2011, 07:38 PM

Hello!

I bought my 328xi (pic below) and the original rims were fitted with winter tires. My question is, when winter is over, should I buy summer tires and fit them on the same rims? Will the rims be damaged if I keep switching tires twice a year?

If that's going to cause harm, should I buy a second set of rims and tires for the summer time? I am thinking of used 19" BBS LM with tires.

Please advise,

BKV122 · 01-10-2011, 07:46 PM

I'd buy a separate set of wheels for summer.

Yes numerous tire and wheel changes will eventually get u a knick in the wheel

PeteW84 · 01-10-2011, 08:13 PM

Two sets of wheels is the way to go...

MusclezMarinara · 01-11-2011, 07:57 AM

Two sets the sidewalls will wear down if you keep mounting and dis mounting tires.

Gary@TireRack · 01-11-2011, 09:52 AM

Cost being no object, of course two separate sets is the way to go.

Tareq_328xi · 01-11-2011, 11:02 AM

BKV122 & Pete84, Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MusclezMarinara

Two sets the sidewalls will wear down if you keep mounting and dis mounting tires.

Even if it is only twice a year?

Tareq_328xi · 01-11-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

Cost being no object, of course two separate sets is the way to go.

Thank you Gary,
Since you're from TireRack, what should I keep in mind when searching for rims with regards to the maximum size that will fit without any tweaks?

hubble bubble · 01-11-2011, 09:49 PM

I'd be more worried about the sidewalls being weakened by being mounted & dismounted twice a year than I would be about the rims getting scratched.

BBS wheels are really nice. But tirerack has a nice selection of less expensive, lighter wheels. Personally, I like OZ Racing. I believe ASA are Korean made under license from BBS. I have sport edition (tire rack's house brand?) 5 spoke wheels for my winters. Never had a problem, fairly light, look great. If you put a BMW center cap on them, no one woudl ever know it is a $500 set of wheels ($500 for f4 wheels, not $500 each)

Tareq_328xi · 01-12-2011, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hubble bubble

I'd be more worried about the sidewalls being weakened by being mounted & dismounted twice a year than I would be about the rims getting scratched.

BBS wheels are really nice. But tirerack has a nice selection of less expensive, lighter wheels. Personally, I like OZ Racing. I believe ASA are Korean made under license from BBS. I have sport edition (tire rack's house brand?) 5 spoke wheels for my winters. Never had a problem, fairly light, look great. If you put a BMW center cap on them, no one woudl ever know it is a $500 set of wheels ($500 for f4 wheels, not $500 each)

Thank you for your suggestions ,,, looks like I will have to get another set for the summer!

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hubble bubble Captain 17 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	I'd be more worried about the sidewalls being weakened by being mounted & dismounted twice a year than I would be about the rims getting scratched. BBS wheels are really nice. But tirerack has a nice selection of less expensive, lighter wheels. Personally, I like OZ Racing. I believe ASA are Korean made under license from BBS. I have sport edition (tire rack's house brand?) 5 spoke wheels for my winters. Never had a problem, fairly light, look great. If you put a BMW center cap on them, no one woudl ever know it is a $500 set of wheels ($500 for f4 wheels, not $500 each)
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