Show off your Winter Tire Packages 2014

joeyg4282 · 11-25-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by S4NoMore

Question - how did you go about getting BMW roundel center caps? Did you find a source for caps or is it a sticker over top of the Rial center?

My tire place provided the roundels with the wheels free of charge.

You can get them pretty much anywhere online.....with wildly differing pricepoints.

http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Genuine-Ce.../dp/B000NK7J6A

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/bmw-center-caps

Here's a video on installing them.

jhynes · 11-25-2014, 09:18 AM

Running 225/45R18 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D on 18X8 5-120 ET35 ENKEI PF01 rims... so far so good (we had a fair bit of snow last week)

TheWhiteStig · 11-26-2014, 08:56 AM

Here's my Sottozero 2 on AXIS Sport XM, still waiting for our 20cm of snow to test it out.

par__m3 · 11-28-2014, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by S4NoMore

Question - how did you go about getting BMW roundel center caps? Did you find a source for caps or is it a sticker over top of the Rial center?

I just popped the caps out of my OEM wheels and popped them in the Rials. Perfect fit!

TheWhiteStig · 11-28-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I just popped the caps out of my OEM wheels and popped them in the Rials. Perfect fit!

That's what I did too, but I had a feeling it'll eventually become loose and fell off if do that every time I swap my wheels.

I'm planning to get another set from getBMWparts.com
https://www.getbmwparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462

CHCCubs · 11-28-2014, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWhiteStig

That's what I did too, but I had a feeling it'll eventually become loose and fell off if do that every time I swap my wheels.

I'm planning to get another set from getBMWparts.com
https://www.getbmwparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462

You might also check your local dealer since I see you're also from Canada. I was going to order a set for my winter wheels last year online but decided to check my local dealer and was surprised to find they were cheaper than ordering online from the U.S. once you factored in shipping and taxes.

TheWhiteStig · 11-30-2014, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CHCCubs

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWhiteStig

That's what I did too, but I had a feeling it'll eventually become loose and fell off if do that every time I swap my wheels.

I'm planning to get another set from getBMWparts.com
https://www.getbmwparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462

You might also check your local dealer since I see you're also from Canada. I was going to order a set for my winter wheels last year online but decided to check my local dealer and was surprised to find they were cheaper than ordering online from the U.S. once you factored in shipping and taxes.

That's good to know! Thanks!

KGIL · 12-03-2014, 05:26 PM

Had to throw my hat in the ring for winter wheels. Went with the 17" setup with the LM-32 Blizzaks, which I'm really loving. They ride great. I'll probably get some flames going with such a small wheel, but I live in Omaha and the streets here can get pretty rough. Enjoy.

Kevin G
'12 335 Sportline

S4NoMore · 12-03-2014, 06:30 PM

Ha I went for the same Rial X10 in black, 17" x 7.5" ET32 as KGIL above. I like the look, they are just over 22 lbs and they're made in Poland (marked Germany on the wheel) rather than China.

I read the latest comparison and chose the Pirelli Sottozero 3 over the Dunlop 4D for best dry/wet road handling rather than the better snow performance of the Blizzak option. With RWD I know I'm not going to be balls to the wall in serious powder, I'll wait for the plows to do their work.

Here is the setup on my (dirty) black F30, haven't yet dressed the tires

S4NoMore · 12-10-2014, 10:12 PM

Another shot, still a little dirty:

And later after a good bath:

I really am liking the look, the tires feel great too.

jmh · 12-14-2014, 01:15 PM

Decided to get a set of VMR v706 in 19" for winter.
Tires are Pirelli Sottozero 3
in 225/40R19 93H Front and 255/35R19 96H Rear

Side Views

Rear Wheel

Front Wheel

MMOTION · 12-18-2014, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jmh

Decided to get a set of VMR v706 in 19" for winter.
Tires are Pirelli Sottozero 3
in 225/40R19 93H Front and 255/35R19 96H Rear

Side Views

Rear Wheel

Front Wheel

Very nice!

Careful of that front lip this winter!

drkeng · 12-18-2014, 03:49 PM

Winter wheels and tires on
guess I have to order some Roundel center caps (will I be able to switch them? I remember the dealer having trouble when the tires were on the car)

Rial R10 18 x 8

225/45R-18 Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat

leaving the dealer

stopped at Whole Foods

after some Tire Black juice

outside after dressing the tires

F30George · 12-23-2014, 09:15 PM

Winter setup

WantAvant · 02-03-2015, 03:58 PM

Does anyone know what wheels are in post 29 and where I could get them? I sent the owner a pm but he hasn't responded. Thanks!

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...=941606&page=2

Blubaron79 · 02-03-2015, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WantAvant

Does anyone know what wheels are in post 29 and where I could get them? I sent the owner a pm but he hasn't responded. Thanks!

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...606&page=2

Reply to post 29. I have no idea which one you're talking about. The picture will repopulate in the reply.

madick1 · 02-04-2015, 02:02 AM

My 328 winter tire setup

pbittner · 02-04-2015, 09:12 AM

Just a tad dirty with new tints on KW Street Comforts.

Blubaron79 · 02-06-2015, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drkeng

Winter wheels and tires on
guess I have to order some Roundel center caps (will I be able to switch them? I remember the dealer having trouble when the tires were on the car)

Rial R10 18 x 8

225/45R-18 Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat

leaving the dealer

stopped at Whole Foods

after some Tire Black juice

outside after dressing the tires

I just ordered the same tires but with an H rating. Is there a difference between the V and H rated minus the speed rating?

smithf80 · 02-06-2015, 10:32 PM

Is it just me or is like almost everyone's winter setup black lol?

S4NoMore · 02-07-2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by smithf32

Is it just me or is like almost everyone's winter setup black lol?

Definitely. But hey, downsizing wheels isn't fun if you don't change it up a bit!

rjc32000 · 02-12-2015, 02:26 AM

18" F10 M5 reps from **********s with Blizzak WS70s. Very, very happy with the Blizzaks.

11-25-2014, 09:18 AM	#68
jhynes Private First Class 10 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2015 335 xDrive M Perf Ed -LSB Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada (Waterloo) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 335 xDrive ... [10.00]	Running 225/45R18 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D on 18X8 5-120 ET35 ENKEI PF01 rims... so far so good (we had a fair bit of snow last week) Attached Images
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11-26-2014, 08:56 AM	#69
TheWhiteStig Tame Racing Driver 4 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 428i Sportline Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Here's my Sottozero 2 on AXIS Sport XM, still waiting for our 20cm of snow to test it out. Attached Images
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12-03-2014, 05:26 PM	#74
KGIL Enlisted Member 5 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2012 335 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0)	17" winter wheels Had to throw my hat in the ring for winter wheels. Went with the 17" setup with the LM-32 Blizzaks, which I'm really loving. They ride great. I'll probably get some flames going with such a small wheel, but I live in Omaha and the streets here can get pretty rough. Enjoy. Kevin G '12 335 Sportline Attached Images __________________ Kevin G '12 335 Melbourne Red Sport Line
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12-03-2014, 06:30 PM	#75
S4NoMore Major 253 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 16 340i, 15 X3d, 91 318i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly suburbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00] 2015 BMW X3 28d [0.00] 1991 BMW 318i [8.66]	Ha I went for the same Rial X10 in black, 17" x 7.5" ET32 as KGIL above. I like the look, they are just over 22 lbs and they're made in Poland (marked Germany on the wheel) rather than China. I read the latest comparison and chose the Pirelli Sottozero 3 over the Dunlop 4D for best dry/wet road handling rather than the better snow performance of the Blizzak option. With RWD I know I'm not going to be balls to the wall in serious powder, I'll wait for the plows to do their work. Here is the setup on my (dirty) black F30, haven't yet dressed the tires Last edited by S4NoMore; 12-04-2014 at 09:29 PM..
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S4NoMore Major 253 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 16 340i, 15 X3d, 91 318i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly suburbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00] 2015 BMW X3 28d [0.00] 1991 BMW 318i [8.66]	Another shot, still a little dirty: And later after a good bath: I really am liking the look, the tires feel great too. Last edited by S4NoMore; 12-10-2014 at 10:20 PM..
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12-14-2014, 01:15 PM	#77
jmh Internet Crash Test Dummy 331 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: F97 X3MC / F80 M3 / F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a rock in NH and BOS iTrader: (5)	Decided to get a set of VMR v706 in 19" for winter. Tires are Pirelli Sottozero 3 in 225/40R19 93H Front and 255/35R19 96H Rear Side Views Rear Wheel Front Wheel __________________ 21 F97 X3MC Toronto Red/Black and more \| 18 F80 M3 Tanzanite Blue/Amaro/CCB and more 15 F10 M5 Individual / Brilliant White / Extended/Full Cohiba Brown (Exec/Driver/B&O/20") / A few Euro add-ons / Stealth K40 / Upgraded B&O / ///M Performance Carbon Interior Trim / IND / Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust / HRE S107
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12-18-2014, 03:49 PM	#79
drkeng Major 156 Rep 1,014 Posts Drives: '18 M4 'vert Tanz Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northbrook, IL iTrader: (0)	Winter wheels and tires on guess I have to order some Roundel center caps (will I be able to switch them? I remember the dealer having trouble when the tires were on the car) Rial R10 18 x 8 225/45R-18 Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II Run Flat leaving the dealer stopped at Whole Foods after some Tire Black juice outside after dressing the tires __________________ ///M4 'vert Last edited by drkeng; 12-20-2014 at 11:14 AM..
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12-23-2014, 09:15 PM	#80
F30George Private First Class 98 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2013 M335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: boston iTrader: (0)	Winter setup Attached Images
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02-03-2015, 03:58 PM	#81
WantAvant Private 3 Rep 95 Posts Drives: On order...'15 F31 Msport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sioux City, Iowa iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know what wheels are in post 29 and where I could get them? I sent the owner a pm but he hasn't responded. Thanks! http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...=941606&page=2
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02-04-2015, 02:02 AM	#83
madick1 Private 21 Rep 98 Posts Drives: BMW E92 335i Individual Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gothenburg iTrader: (0)	My 328 winter tire setup Attached Images
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02-04-2015, 09:12 AM	#84
pbittner Enlisted Member 4 Rep 32 Posts Drives: '20 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Just a tad dirty with new tints on KW Street Comforts. Attached Images
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02-06-2015, 10:32 PM	#86
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02-12-2015, 02:26 AM	#88
rjc32000 Lieutenant 153 Rep 487 Posts Drives: 2014 335Xi M Sport 6MT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alaska iTrader: (0)	18" F10 M5 reps from **********s with Blizzak WS70s. Very, very happy with the Blizzaks. Attached Images
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