[cobranick03]

VMR 703's w/ Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2's

[.BMW.]

Nice shot cobranick03!

And great winter tires, I use R2's on both our cars.

[mtechnik3]

18x8 Sport Edition KM11 with 225/45-18 Falken Eurowinter HS449. Lowered on H&R Sport springs. I like the setup with the BMW Performance LSD.

[xi330]

Originally Posted by TheObviousChild

Just placed my order on TireRack.

18x8 Enkei Tuning Raijin Black Painted

225/45R18 Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3

The Michelin's had better scores than the Blizzaks for dry driving conditions while still performing very well in light and deep snow. Here in Denver, it often snows hard, but by the time you're heading home from work, the roads are clear and dry.

With TPMS sensors and valve stems, it came to around $2,000.

Now does anyone have a good recommendation for BMW Center Caps that will fit these wheels?

What color is your car?

[xi330]

Originally Posted by 2blu

335i X-drive, M-sport, gray brakes, 17" winter wheels.

Is it a "rule" that the gray brakes equal smaller brakes that can accommodate 17" wheels?

[Araemo]

Originally Posted by xi330

Is it a "rule" that the gray brakes equal smaller brakes that can accommodate 17" wheels?

Nope. See:
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-b...ke-Differences

There are grey/unpainted brembos of the same size as the blue/red/white brembos, but they're rare.

[STR8-6IX]

try to avoid anything low profile for winter tires. 50+ sidewall is best.

[hollandog]

Originally Posted by 6IX-F10-N52

try to avoid anything low profile for winter tires. 50+ sidewall is best.

Not really possible with M sport brakes.

[Araemo]

Originally Posted by hollandog

Not really possible with M sport brakes.

Yep, can't go below 18" wheels over those brakes, and the 'correct' size on F30 if you get 18x8 is 225/45R18.

[STR8-6IX]

Originally Posted by hollandog

Not really possible with M sport brakes.

right.. forgot about that.

would 17's fit? or is 18 basically the smallest size that will fit with M brakes?

would 18/50 tires look silly on an f30?

[Araemo]

Originally Posted by 6IX-F10-N52

right.. forgot about that.

would 17's fit? or is 18 basically the smallest size that will fit with M brakes?

would 18/50 tires look silly on an f30?

It's not about looking silly, but if you have a taller sidewall than 225/45 on 18s, you're going to #1: have an incorrect speedometer reading, and #2: possibly have clearance issues with the fender. (Unsure an extra 11mm would do that, but I wouldn't want to deal with #1), and #3: you'd be raising the car an extra 11mm (for 225/50, compared to 225/45)

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by cobranick03

VMR 703's w/ Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2's

I'm really diggin this picture! She looks beautiful in the snow!

[three40_6ix]

Currently running my OEM 18's for my 340 with Bridgestone WS80's (225/45/18)

[thisismikeyb]

Apex EC-7 18x8.5et35 w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 245/45. Pictures are from the 17th of December, driving from Maryland to Connecticut.

[Theoldfm]

Here’s mine - snow tyres on and running 18” rather than my usual 19” summer wheels.

[Desertnate]

Not the best picture of the wheels, but 18x8 ET30 Rial X10's. Tires are Pirelli Sottozero 3's in 225/45/18.

[Cabra]

I have a 2016 F31 with track handling package (m performance brakes) and want to run 17” winter wheels

What specific wheel specs (offset, etc) do I need ?
I’ve been shopping around but worried the wrong size won’t fit over the brakes

[chowser51]

[Cabra]

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

18" is the minimum diameter required for barrels to clear m-sport/performance brakes.

OEM or aftermarket square setup, 8"-8.5", ET35ish with 225/45/18 or 235/45/18 works all day(and night).
.

Thanks !
What about 245/45-18 square setup from a 535i

[Desertnate]

As an FYI. My F32, a couple posts up is also equipped with the track handling package and after market 18" wheels.

Snow performance is better with more narrow tires. What size wheels are coming from the 535? Bolt patterns on the wheels and offsets of the wheels would also need to be considered.

[Cabra]

Originally Posted by Desertnate

As an FYI. My F32, a couple posts up is also equipped with the track handling package and after market 18" wheels.

Snow performance is better with more narrow tires. What size wheels are coming from the 535? Bolt patterns on the wheels and offsets of the wheels would also need to be considered.

18x8 30mm offset

BMW Style 281 from a 2014 535i

[Cabra]

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

at +44, the upper inner tire shoulder of a 245/45/18(26.7") diameter front tire will mostly likely touch the spring perch. i am not 100% certainty, so try it out and let us know...

Actually they are 18x8 30mm offset