What is your winter setup? powdercoating stock wheels/what tires? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

jpsimon · 09-29-2008, 04:07 PM

I had Michelin Pilot Alpin Sport's on my WRX and thought they were great, so i see no reason to switch it up and get anything else. I'm going to order these for the ole' 335xi and have my stock wheels powdercoated black. These wheels will be my official winter wheels as of this winter:

what are you guys doing?

Winston Wolf · 09-29-2008, 05:00 PM

The only winter tires that come in the staggared stock sizes that are runflat are the Pirelli Sottozero's.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....+240+Sottozero

So that is what I am running this year. Stock 189 18" rims. They aren't cheap, but I like the runflat security.

The Wolf

Humtek · 09-29-2008, 05:14 PM

Well I have the stock 162's so I have to find something in an 18 inch. I was looking at the blizzak's, but I'm unsure still. I'm not sure if I want to powercoat the stock 162's just yet. Maybe after a few more harsh winters they'll need to be refinished.

AWD Addict · 11-01-2008, 11:24 AM

I run my 189 star spokes for the winter with 225 40 R18 Nokian Rsi rubber.

que2k · 11-02-2008, 02:18 AM

Just picked up my winter package today:

17" M6 replicas with 225/45/17 Continental Wintercontact TS790

chinoxs203 · 11-02-2008, 09:38 AM

189s with 235/40 dunlop wintersport 3d

Kev · 11-02-2008, 11:26 AM

19" TE37

with Vredestein WinTRAC Extreme

srt8/bmw · 11-02-2008, 08:34 PM

I have been running the good year Eagle F1 All Seasons on 19' Enkei Racing wheels-for speed during summer. Going back to stock wheels /Bridgestones for winter--they seemed just fine last winter.

dedutch · 11-04-2008, 04:56 PM

Just ordered a set of ContiWinterContact TS 810 Sport's to install on my stock 189s.
Went with the stock tyre size so:
Front 225/40-18
Rear 255/35-18

We don't get too much snow here in Vancouver so I went with more of a "performance" winter tyre to handle the dry and wet. I'm sure x-drive with these tyres will be more than enough to get my up to the lifts on the weekends. I hope.

GregL · 11-09-2008, 10:49 PM

For the past two winters and now going into the third, I've been using a set of Dunlop Winter Sport M3 runflats in 225/45/17 on 17x8" E39 M5 reps.

Mooreski · 11-10-2008, 11:01 AM

I went with dedicated Sport Edition A7's and Conti TS810's for my setup. 225/45-17. Thinking I'll sell my stock rims soon and have some 19's for summer!

UdubBadger · 11-10-2008, 11:35 AM

225/45/17 goodyear ultra grips over painted black 161's

09-29-2008, 04:07 PM	#1
jpsimon Team Zissou Drives: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT Posts: 6,334 iTrader: (2)	What is your winter setup? powdercoating stock wheels/what tires? I had Michelin Pilot Alpin Sport's on my WRX and thought they were great, so i see no reason to switch it up and get anything else. I'm going to order these for the ole' 335xi and have my stock wheels powdercoated black. These wheels will be my official winter wheels as of this winter: what are you guys doing? __________________ PROcede V4, TiAL Sport Turbos, AE Performance Exhaust, UR Downpipes, AMS FMIC, DCI, modified CDV, Forge DVs, KWv3, LUX e92, rix vent gauge, forgestar f14, thule flat top 6 ski rack, etc etc etc... KEEP FIGHTING NICK!!!!!

09-29-2008, 05:00 PM	#2
Winston Wolf Tax Paying, Gun Toting American Veteran Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 244 iTrader: (0)	The only winter tires that come in the staggared stock sizes that are runflat are the Pirelli Sottozero's. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....+240+Sottozero So that is what I am running this year. Stock 189 18" rims. They aren't cheap, but I like the runflat security. The Wolf __________________ I'm Winston Wolf, I solve problems...

09-29-2008, 05:14 PM	#3
Humtek Vishnu Powered Drives: TiAg 335xi e90 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Proceding Posts: 2,345 iTrader: (6)	Well I have the stock 162's so I have to find something in an 18 inch. I was looking at the blizzak's, but I'm unsure still. I'm not sure if I want to powercoat the stock 162's just yet. Maybe after a few more harsh winters they'll need to be refinished. __________________ 2008 335xi Sedan \| Titanium Silver \| Black Dakota CANBus PROcede V3.3 \| Vishnu Exhaust \| BMS DCI \| AR Catless DPs \| Helix FMIC \| Stett Charge w/ Tial BOV \| MORR VS8s \| KWv3

11-02-2008, 02:18 AM	#5
que2k Private First Class Drives: 335xi Sedan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 191 iTrader: (0)	Just picked up my winter package today: 17" M6 replicas with 225/45/17 Continental Wintercontact TS790 __________________ "Her name is Naomi, that's I moan backwards"

11-02-2008, 09:38 AM	#6
chinoxs203 Major Drives: 08 E92 335xi AW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,219 iTrader: (4)	189s with 235/40 dunlop wintersport 3d __________________ FOR SALE: Audiobahn 4x75w amp // e92 Hartge Splitters AW/CF - NEW // Feeler exhaust,tips,midpipes

11-01-2008, 11:24 AM	#4
AWD Addict Chief Executive Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 1,360 iTrader: (0) View AWD Addict's Garage	I run my 189 star spokes for the winter with 225 40 R18 Nokian Rsi rubber.

11-02-2008, 11:26 AM	#7
Kev Friendly UW Medicine Intern Drives: Interlagos Blue M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,066 iTrader: (23) View Kev's Garage	19" TE37 with Vredestein WinTRAC Extreme __________________ kev < E92 Interlagos Blue M3 > Last edited by Kev; 11-04-2008 at 05:10 PM.

11-02-2008, 08:34 PM	#8
srt8/bmw Private First Class Drives: 08 335xi coupe-Space Gray Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	I have been running the good year Eagle F1 All Seasons on 19' Enkei Racing wheels-for speed during summer. Going back to stock wheels /Bridgestones for winter--they seemed just fine last winter. __________________ 335xi-JB3, UR DPs, code-3 fmic, BMS filter,borla catback,11.96@116my other rides: [ 2009 CTS-V Born October/08 12.1@119-stock 2006 300C (mods galore-cam/heads/headers) 2007 charger srt8 (yes, it is purple-one of 300 produced)

11-04-2008, 04:56 PM	#9
dedutch Private First Class Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 125 iTrader: (0) View dedutch's Garage	Just ordered a set of ContiWinterContact TS 810 Sport's to install on my stock 189s. Went with the stock tyre size so: Front 225/40-18 Rear 255/35-18 We don't get too much snow here in Vancouver so I went with more of a "performance" winter tyre to handle the dry and wet. I'm sure x-drive with these tyres will be more than enough to get my up to the lifts on the weekends. I hope. __________________ 2008 E92 335xi // Monaco // Saddle // Al Trim // 6spd // Navi // Premium // Sound // Sports // Comfort

11-09-2008, 10:49 PM	#10
GregL Brigadier General Drives: 2010 C350 4Matic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA Posts: 3,616 iTrader: (3)	For the past two winters and now going into the third, I've been using a set of Dunlop Winter Sport M3 runflats in 225/45/17 on 17x8" E39 M5 reps. __________________ 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone Mods for sale: Hella Whitelines, OEM foldable front sunshade with sleeve (Local sales only please)

11-10-2008, 11:01 AM	#11
Mooreski Lieutenant Drives: AW '08 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 416 iTrader: (0)	I went with dedicated Sport Edition A7's and Conti TS810's for my setup. 225/45-17. Thinking I'll sell my stock rims soon and have some 19's for summer!

11-10-2008, 11:35 AM	#12
UdubBadger Lieutenant General Drives: 08 328xi (E90) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: From Chicago living in Madison, WI Posts: 11,351 iTrader: (12) View UdubBadger's Garage	225/45/17 goodyear ultra grips over painted black 161's