Install coilovers now? or wait till Spring?

mikelarnaldo · 10-19-2013, 04:09 PM

Hey guys,

I just recently bought 19" Miro 111 rims and KW V1 coilovers for my 2009 328xi sedan. I was just wondering if I should drive with a stock suspension and rim/tires through winter and install the KW V1s and Miro 111 in spring.

If i install the Miro 111s, I'm forced to buy winter tires for it. But I don't have the budget at the moment.

And if I install the KW V1s now, I'm not sure if thats a good idea before winter season.

What are your thoughts?

Viktimize · 10-19-2013, 04:13 PM

You hardly even get snow in Vancouver, so I wouldn't worry too much about doing the suspension. But I still wouldn't drive on 19" summer tires for winter. Have you tried looking for some used winter tires for your stock rims on kijiji or something? I just sold a set of stock run flat all seasons for 350$ yesterday, those probably would've worked for you for winter.

mikelarnaldo · 10-19-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Viktimize

You hardly even get snow in Vancouver, so I wouldn't worry too much about doing the suspension. But I still wouldn't drive on 19" summer tires for winter. Have you tried looking for some used winter tires for your stock rims on kijiji or something? I just sold a set of stock run flat all seasons for 350$ yesterday, those probably would've worked for you for winter.

Thats true I guess. But Vancouver weather is very unpredictable.

I do have all-season tires running on stock rims right now. So I guess that'll do for winter.

Any height recommendation if i install the coilovers now?

itrocks4u · 10-21-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mikelarnaldo

Hey guys,

I just recently bought 19" Miro 111 rims and KW V1 coilovers for my 2009 328xi sedan. I was just wondering if I should drive with a stock suspension and rim/tires through winter and install the KW V1s and Miro 111 in spring.

If i install the Miro 111s, I'm forced to buy winter tires for it. But I don't have the budget at the moment.

And if I install the KW V1s now, I'm not sure if thats a good idea before winter season.

What are your thoughts?

Wait till winter is over. So install around March/April.

There are a lot of posts (see suspension forum) regarding Kw V1 install. I think in the end, go for the height that best suits you. Everyone will give you a different answer. I was told a 'mild' one inch drop all around is sufficient and you won't have to increase the height for the winters. YMMV

Viktimize · 10-21-2013, 07:54 PM

My E46 runs on H&R sport cup kit, I can't even get a normal sized jack under the jack pads. It manages just fine in winter, and I'm talking about a real Alberta winter too. If you're ever worried about getting through snow, then proper winter tires will make multitudes more difference than changing the ride height.

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mikelarnaldo Private 12 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328xi Sedan Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (1)	Install coilovers now? or wait till Spring? Hey guys, I just recently bought 19" Miro 111 rims and KW V1 coilovers for my 2009 328xi sedan. I was just wondering if I should drive with a stock suspension and rim/tires through winter and install the KW V1s and Miro 111 in spring. If i install the Miro 111s, I'm forced to buy winter tires for it. But I don't have the budget at the moment. And if I install the KW V1s now, I'm not sure if thats a good idea before winter season. What are your thoughts?
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Viktimize First Lieutenant 10 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2002 325i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	You hardly even get snow in Vancouver, so I wouldn't worry too much about doing the suspension. But I still wouldn't drive on 19" summer tires for winter. Have you tried looking for some used winter tires for your stock rims on kijiji or something? I just sold a set of stock run flat all seasons for 350$ yesterday, those probably would've worked for you for winter.
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Viktimize First Lieutenant 10 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2002 325i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	My E46 runs on H&R sport cup kit, I can't even get a normal sized jack under the jack pads. It manages just fine in winter, and I'm talking about a real Alberta winter too. If you're ever worried about getting through snow, then proper winter tires will make multitudes more difference than changing the ride height.
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