330I Winter Set Up with Blizzak's and196's

Casey 5 · 11-16-2005, 07:42 PM

I just ordered a set of 4 Blizzak LM-25 size 225/40 VR 18's from Tire Rack and 4 of the radial spoke 196's 225/40's (all around) from BMW Wheels. I had to get all 4 of the 196's in size 225/40 as the Blizzaks do not come in 255/35 for the back.

I was going to put the Blizzak's on a second set of 162's but decided that I would go with the 196's for the winter set up--a little variety. I know the radial spoke 196's will be tough to keep clean--but its winter and I will just have to deal with the brake dust.

Anyone had experience with the Blizzak 18's or the 196 rims??

Any photos--the 196's looked pretty cool.

tima · 11-16-2005, 09:52 PM

The Blizzaks wear kinda quick when driven mostly in the dry and they will definitely do the job in snow.

I think the 196 is a real looker. Here is pic from the forum: type 196

Casey 5 · 11-17-2005, 03:36 PM

Looks good! Thanks for the picture--my 330i is TiAg--just like the one in the picture!

I went with the Blizzak because they are also the best on ice--we get a lot of ice in NC.

While nothing is "great" on ice the blizzak gives you a fighting chance.

11-16-2005, 07:42 PM	#1
Casey 5 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 256 Posts Drives: E90 335i,SPG,ZSP,ZPP,Step Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chapel Hill, NC iTrader: (0)	330I Winter Set Up with Blizzak's and196's I just ordered a set of 4 Blizzak LM-25 size 225/40 VR 18's from Tire Rack and 4 of the radial spoke 196's 225/40's (all around) from BMW Wheels. I had to get all 4 of the 196's in size 225/40 as the Blizzaks do not come in 255/35 for the back. I was going to put the Blizzak's on a second set of 162's but decided that I would go with the 196's for the winter set up--a little variety. I know the radial spoke 196's will be tough to keep clean--but its winter and I will just have to deal with the brake dust. Anyone had experience with the Blizzak 18's or the 196 rims?? Any photos--the 196's looked pretty cool.
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11-16-2005, 09:52 PM	#2
tima Custom User Title 17 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 330i ZSP/TiAg/Blk Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	The Blizzaks wear kinda quick when driven mostly in the dry and they will definitely do the job in snow. I think the 196 is a real looker. Here is pic from the forum: type 196 __________________ tima get off the phone and drive
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Casey 5 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 256 Posts Drives: E90 335i,SPG,ZSP,ZPP,Step Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chapel Hill, NC iTrader: (0)	Looks good! Thanks for the picture--my 330i is TiAg--just like the one in the picture! I went with the Blizzak because they are also the best on ice--we get a lot of ice in NC. While nothing is "great" on ice the blizzak gives you a fighting chance.
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