[AstonKarim]

Originally Posted by 335BBS

I gather those are great. I might try them next.

Yes I would recommend them, I have to adjust my driving habits when I drive other cars, my f30 with these on screams confidence

[mrunner]

I opted for Dunlop M3 SuperSport on a 320i xDrive. This is replacing a RWD. Decision was based on that I still wanted to have run flats, so that is a limiting factor. I went down from 18" to 17" wheels, obtained dirt cheap from kijiji.

I found the thread pattern on these tires to be agressive for snow. This is what I wanted. And I think I was correct. In snow I feel they have outstanding traction. Previous tires on RWD E90 were more geared for ice and cold wet or dry performance. But in deep fresh snow I found them useless.

Down sides to the Dunlop are they may not be best suited for ice, as when I come to a stop I find myself sliding to the stop more often and ABS kicks in more often. If they were just a little better on ice it would be a good trade off for snow traction. Bearing in mind that it has been exceptionally cold this year and intersections stay frozen longer. Alternatively I should have got narrower tires than the standard 225s to maybe remove some of the float feeling.

Overall, i'm pleased/impressed with the xDrive and these tires for snow performance.

[F87_LCI]

Finally found some winter rims that fit!!!





Thoughts? (...and yes I know the car is dirty!)

[AstonKarim]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

Finally found some winter rims that fit!!!





Thoughts? (...and yes I know the car is dirty!)

I love it!! but anything on LSB would look nice

[Audifan]

Originally Posted by tristantumble

got a set of blizzaks ws 70 from simply tires. because of the m breaks, this was the only rim that fit, 18". im happy with how it turned out.

Nice looking wheels, do you know the style number ? Thanks!

[casualDIYer]

Originally Posted by focal

Hi everyone. Taking delivery this week '13 328i sport RWD 6MT.

Settled on the 16" winters. Function over style. Rep wheels and Xi3 Michelins snows. Going to look and handle soft with such a sidewall. Hate delivering cars in the winter. Last new car too

Spring cannot come soon enough


Back to OP question, always run winters!!! performs better when cold. Performs = safer. Especially when the tread starts to wear. First season you will get away with it with xdrive but second winter on is a definite better with snows. If you have to get new tires or winters in the second year, get snows from the beginning.

I run the 16's as well with a 60 profile (Xi3 = best winter tire I've ever used). The 60 gives me a little insurance against surprises. Years ago with my first BMW I scratched a wheel hidden by snow when I had lower profile tires. It's not that I play 'Curb My Wheel' on a daily basis but with so much snow, you can't see anything.

16/60 really looks weird but winter won't last forever. I just hope the dude with bald all-seasons in the rusted out $500 Pontiac Sunfire doesn't rear end me.

Can't wait for summer and 18/45 on PSS

[sledhead1]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

Finally found some winter rims that fit!!!





Thoughts? (...and yes I know the car is dirty!)

SPECS!!! They look awesome!

[F87_LCI]

These are 18" 8.5 Style 269 replicas with ET 35 or 37...can't remember which right now. Tires are 225/45/18. Square set up. To be honest the rears are perfect IMO, but the fronts could use the slightest spacer to push the wheel out just a fraction. Since these are just winters...I'll just leave them be.

[jhynes]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

These are 18" 8.5 Style 269 replicas with ET 35 or 37...can't remember which right now. Tires are 225/45/18. Square set up. To be honest the rears are perfect IMO, but the fronts could use the slightest spacer to push the wheel out just a fraction. Since these are just winters...I'll just leave them be.

These rims are pretty sick. Where did you pick these up?

[F87_LCI]

Originally Posted by jhynes

These rims are pretty sick. Where did you pick these up?

SimplyTire Inc.
14 Toro Road
Toronto, Ontario
M3J-2A7

I dealt with Allen

[jhynes]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

SimplyTire Inc.
14 Toro Road
Toronto, Ontario
M3J-2A7

I dealt with Allen

Cool thanks!!

[W_K_C]

I guess it's about time to resurrect this thread

I'm thinking about getting 18" VMR V710 wheel paired with Bridgestone Blizzak WS-80 for my winter setup. Does anybody have VMR wheels for winter? I'm not sure if 18' V710 will fit over oversized m-sport brake

[joz]

Originally Posted by W_K_C

I guess it's about time to resurrect this thread

I'm thinking about getting 18" VMR V710 wheel paired with Bridgestone Blizzak WS-80 for my winter setup. Does anybody have VMR wheels for winter? I'm not sure if 18' V710 will fit over oversized m-sport brake

Not 100% sure but i think almost all 18's will fit. 17's are a no go.

[335icandy]

So how are the Blizzack WS-70? Its a T speed rated tired... Is the sidewall too soft for a 328d xdrive sportline?

Thinking of going 17".

I wonder if the WS-80's are much better? How about the Xi3? Or Hankook Ipike? Nokians are amazing but loud.

I can't decide.

[F87_LCI]

Originally Posted by joz

Not 100% sure but i think almost all 18's will fit. 17's are a no go.

I had an issue with the first set of 18's that I bought...can't even remember what brand/model they were - MORR replicas. Anyway, they did not fit over the M Sport Calipers. Had to get a different set of 18's, so be sure to check as NOT all 18's fit.

[BimmerMat135]

http://laval.bmw.ca/ca/laval/en/deal...heel_sale.html Correct me if I'm wrong but can the 391 16'' design wheel fit on a 328d without M-brakes?

[W_K_C]

it appeared that both 320i and 328i have same brakes. So the 16" should also fit 328d.
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=865271

[W_K_C]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

I had an issue with the first set of 18's that I bought...can't even remember what brand/model they were - MORR replicas. Anyway, they did not fit over the M Sport Calipers. Had to get a different set of 18's, so be sure to check as NOT all 18's fit.

That's correct! Tried 18" VMR wheels and they don't clear the m-sport brake.

[BimmerMat135]

Originally Posted by W_K_C

it appeared that both 320i and 328i have same brakes. So the 16" should also fit 328d.
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=865271

Thanks for your help!

[crono06]

Originally Posted by 335icandy

So how are the Blizzack WS-70? Its a T speed rated tired... Is the sidewall too soft for a 328d xdrive sportline?

Thinking of going 17".

I wonder if the WS-80's are much better? How about the Xi3? Or Hankook Ipike? Nokians are amazing but loud.

I can't decide.

I have the WS-70's on my 335 and I love them. They are definitely softer than the stock run flats, as my car is quieter on them than with the all season rft's lol.

Performance in snow, ice, and cold was really good last year, but I don't really push it that hard in the winter months.

[BMW Turkey]

Originally Posted by Dan_335i

your in toronto i would just stick with all season cause you have xdrive. my dads been doing fine with his x5 stock all season in the ottawa weather

Having xdrive won't make a lick of difference in being safer.

Get winters.

[yoyobimma]

Anybody know what the smallest size is that I can put on for winter I would want something like 225 45 r 17 or even narrower as its best in snow and ice . Im thinking nokian hakka 7 or 8