Which Wheels for my Winter Set

mithiral67 · 09-24-2008, 07:07 PM

Which set do you think looks best on a Space Grey e92

EDIT: Per some comments below, I have decided to switch my options. Based on looks and how you think the finish will hold up to Chicago Salt

18" Breyton Race GTS Matte Grey

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=Breyton+race

Or

18" CSL Replicas

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=csl+gunmetal

kiddo · 09-24-2008, 07:21 PM

Why do you want to spend over 2k for winter?

mithiral67 · 09-24-2008, 08:09 PM

cause they will be on my car for about 40% of the year. Think of it this way, i will burn through my summer tires in what 30k miles. Winter tires in the same amount of time. So the tire cost is motto. Leaving only the rims. 1.2-1.8k totaly worth it instead of dropping some ugho winter rims.

Now Pick One Fucker!!!

Digital.James · 09-24-2008, 08:19 PM

I would suggest 18 inch CSLs. There arent too many snow tire choices in 19s

BMdblU · 09-24-2008, 09:56 PM

19" in the winter? Good luck getting around cause you're gonna need it. Lemme guess, you're going staggered too?

RedlineMotorworks · 09-24-2008, 10:32 PM

I would recommend going with 18s as well...

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mithiral67 · 09-24-2008, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMdblU

19" in the winter? Good luck getting around cause you're gonna need it. Lemme guess, you're going staggered too?

Actually no on the staggered. Read my post.

Why again will 19" not work in winter?

I live in the chicago burbs and drive on either 4-6 lane side streets or highways. There is snow on the ground for an extended period of time (more then a couple hours) on rare occasions. That and my job allows me to work from home whenever I want, so I can avoid really bad days. I also have access to drive two other cars.

So again, why do I need luck getting around on 19"s in the winter?

slupie · 09-24-2008, 11:41 PM

Just my .02. Because you will bend the crap out of them. Save a lot of money on rims and tires and buy 16 inch for winter. The advantages of 16" rims are that you have more sidewall to absorb impacts. I rum 18' for the summer and 16" style 156 in the winter and believe me snow is not your enemy it is the slush and ice that gets you stuck. You can pickup a set of OEM 16" rims for $500-600 and another $500 for good winter tires and you are set.

CirrusSR22 · 09-24-2008, 11:57 PM

^ I don't think 16" will fit the 335i.

But anyway, I'd go for 18" as well, just for tire selection.

E91_E88_E21 · 09-25-2008, 02:16 AM

i go with 18s csl 225/40 R18 all around

E30M3Driver · 09-27-2008, 05:07 PM

I would do 18's. You'll have more rubber to absorb pothole impacts which is much more of an issue in winter. You'll also get a better ride.

I wouldn't do CK's or CSL's because of how the spokes meet the rims. their design create crevices where dirt and grime build up. A full lip will let the water and dirt flow out and distribute evenly and are easier to clean.

I also don't think the finish of certain brands of CSL style wheels are up to the harshness of the winter environment and they will look like crap real quick.

I went with 18" Beyern Mesh.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...er+wheels+ugly

SV Concepts III · 09-28-2008, 01:25 PM

I would get the M3 replicas, no reason to get a set of BBS for winter IMO.

iheartsole · 09-28-2008, 01:35 PM

bbs

Saintor · 09-28-2008, 02:49 PM

For winter you need most sidewall height possible. Potholes are less visible. 17" is just fine.

I have 18" for summer and 17" for winter.

mithiral67 · 09-28-2008, 08:46 PM

Per some comments above, I have decided to switch my options. Based on looks and how you think the finish will hold up to Chicago Salt

18" Breyton Race GTS Matte Grey

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=Breyton+race

Or

18" CSL Replicas

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=csl+gunmetal

E30M3Driver · 09-30-2008, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mithiral67

Per some comments above, I have decided to switch my options. Based on looks and how you think the finish will hold up to Chicago Salt

18" Breyton Race GTS Matte Grey

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=Breyton+race

Or

18" CSL Replicas

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=csl+gunmetal

I'd do the Breytons.

Chitown-Irish · 09-30-2008, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saintor

For winter you need most sidewall height possible. Potholes are less visible. 17" is just fine.

I have 18" for summer and 17" for winter.

+1.

If you go with the 19" just stay out of the City of Chicago and especially Lake Shore Drive otherwise carry a spare and a jack. Those potholes during the winter are more like bomb craters.

If you insist on going with the 19" I would pick the CSL's but you might want to read the thread about CSL finish before deciding http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111309 and the thread about 19" winter tires http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174560

Gary@TireRack · 09-30-2008, 11:38 AM

I also agree. We carry the German made 17X8 Rial Salerno wheel that would work great in snow with a 225/45R17 tire size. These wheels accept BMW center caps as well that we offer for $6 each. This would seem to be an option worth considering for your area.

Winter
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp

mithiral67 · 09-30-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

I also agree. We carry the German made 17X8 Rial Salerno wheel that would work great in snow with a 225/45R17 tire size. These wheels accept BMW center caps as well that we offer for $6 each. This would seem to be an option worth considering for your area.

Winter
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp

Already have a 17in winter set and hate how small the wheel looks. Thanks though.

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kiddo Captain 55 Rep 966 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (8)	Why do you want to spend over 2k for winter?
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mithiral67 That guy 117 Rep 5,740 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 Porsche Cayman ... [0.00]	cause they will be on my car for about 40% of the year. Think of it this way, i will burn through my summer tires in what 30k miles. Winter tires in the same amount of time. So the tire cost is motto. Leaving only the rims. 1.2-1.8k totaly worth it instead of dropping some ugho winter rims. Now Pick One Fucker!!!
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Digital.James Colonel 119 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: GT4, Raptor.2, Tuono 1100F Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (7)	I would suggest 18 inch CSLs. There arent too many snow tire choices in 19s
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BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	19" in the winter? Good luck getting around cause you're gonna need it. Lemme guess, you're going staggered too?
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RedlineMotorworks Banned 189 Rep 2,502 Posts Drives: 6.2L F-150 Raptor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Redline Motorworks iTrader: (19)	I would recommend going with 18s as well... If you're interested in a quote, be sure to contact us.
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slupie Lieutenant 101 Rep 474 Posts Drives: 07 328iT, Montego Blau Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bartlett, IL iTrader: (2)	Just my .02. Because you will bend the crap out of them. Save a lot of money on rims and tires and buy 16 inch for winter. The advantages of 16" rims are that you have more sidewall to absorb impacts. I rum 18' for the summer and 16" style 156 in the winter and believe me snow is not your enemy it is the slush and ice that gets you stuck. You can pickup a set of OEM 16" rims for $500-600 and another $500 for good winter tires and you are set.
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CirrusSR22 Major 342 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	^ I don't think 16" will fit the 335i. But anyway, I'd go for 18" as well, just for tire selection.
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E91_E88_E21 Major 41 Rep 1,300 Posts Drives: E91 m-sport, E88 m-sport Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	i go with 18s csl 225/40 R18 all around __________________ Freude ist BMW E91 SG LCI m-sport,E88 AW m-sport
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E30M3Driver Captain 37 Rep 794 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C, 97 M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Here, there iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.00] 1989 BMW M3 [8.20]	I would do 18's. You'll have more rubber to absorb pothole impacts which is much more of an issue in winter. You'll also get a better ride. I wouldn't do CK's or CSL's because of how the spokes meet the rims. their design create crevices where dirt and grime build up. A full lip will let the water and dirt flow out and distribute evenly and are easier to clean. I also don't think the finish of certain brands of CSL style wheels are up to the harshness of the winter environment and they will look like crap real quick. I went with 18" Beyern Mesh. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...er+wheels+ugly __________________ Performance Center Delivery, June 21, 2013: 2013 E92 335is \| Le Mans Blue \| Gray Leather with Black \| 6MT \| 19" Style 313's \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| BMW Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler \|
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I would get the M3 replicas, no reason to get a set of BBS for winter IMO.
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Saintor Banned 79 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	For winter you need most sidewall height possible. Potholes are less visible. 17" is just fine. I have 18" for summer and 17" for winter.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	I also agree. We carry the German made 17X8 Rial Salerno wheel that would work great in snow with a 225/45R17 tire size. These wheels accept BMW center caps as well that we offer for $6 each. This would seem to be an option worth considering for your area. Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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