Winter Wheel Setup?

D's Bimmer · 10-26-2017, 08:12 PM

I am beginning to look for a new winter tire setup.

Looking for recommended black “salt resistant” high quality winter 18” rims?

What would be the best width and offset for a near flush stance?

I have the blue m Performance brakes and x Drive.

Much Appreciated!

alohasurftoad · 10-26-2017, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by D's Bimmer

I am beginning to look for a new winter tire setup.
Looking for recommended black “salt resistant” high quality winter 18” rims?
What would be the best width and offset for a near flush stance?
I have the blue m Performance brakes and x Drive.
Much Appreciated!

what is your budget like? where will you be buying/ordering from? and what type of face style do you generally like?
size wise, keep it simple 18x8 or 8.5,+35ish on 225 or 235/45/18 size tires.
i haven't heard any company talk about their finishes being salt resistant. powdercoat is fairly durable but with salt i'd recommend a paint coating and cleaning them regularly(i know this is not easy to do when it's freezing out).
a simpler face design would be easier to clean, obviously

lens · 10-26-2017, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D's Bimmer

I am beginning to look for a new winter tire setup.

Looking for recommended black “salt resistant” high quality winter 18” rims?

What would be the best width and offset for a near flush stance?

I have the blue m Performance brakes and x Drive.

Much Appreciated!

I use 18x9 ET30 with 245/40/18 fast fc04

Very tiny poke front but flush rear.

kokoli84 · 10-27-2017, 12:14 AM

I chose 225/45 18x8 ET35 square, narrow tire better for snow.

1QuikWS6 · 10-27-2017, 05:02 AM

I just use the stock 400M 18" wheels that came with my car for winter setup

Purchased 19" 437M wheels for my summer setup

7iM3less · 10-27-2017, 09:20 AM

403's for summer, 400's for winter here.

MaximusJ · 10-27-2017, 10:04 AM

I was looking for a winter setup for the 340 and decided to go with those in 18X8 / 35 with Nokian R2 225/45R18 shoes. They are winter approved and warranty is 2 years so no worries here. Fitment should be close to flush; but will need to confirm in a month or so when I put them on.

Not mounted yet so dont have a picture on the car for now, but it should look something similar to this : (328d shown)

rogersmj · 10-29-2017, 07:30 PM

I just got these on yesterday, Sport Edition P3 18x8. Not black but I prefer the gunmetal look.

View post on imgur.com

thisismikeyb · 10-30-2017, 06:50 AM

I've been using Apex EC-7 18x8.5et35 w/Pilot Alpin PA4 245/45 with Dinan Springs, I have had no issue with rubbing, and was easily able to handle 3-5" of snow/slush last winter on my commute from Maryland to Connecticut for my grandmothers birthday. Additionally wet and dry traction has been great with these tires.

reyoasian · 11-15-2017, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chaungo

I use 18x9 ET30 with 245/40/18 fast fc04

Very tiny poke front but flush rear.

Hi there, do you have M Performance (blue) brakes?

How's the clearance on the 18x9 +30?

Thank you

Canadian eh! · 11-15-2017, 07:57 PM

Rial x10 18x8 wheels in 30 mm offset, Pirelli sottozero 3 MOE run-flats 225/45-18 all around.

Should clear the big blues, but unfortunately still waiting for the car

lens · 11-16-2017, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by reyoasian

Hi there, do you have M Performance (blue) brakes?

How's the clearance on the 18x9 +30?

Thank you

Plenty of clearance, you need a minimum of 35 offset with 18s and 30 is way more than enough.

Danyashaka · 11-30-2019, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rogersmj

I just got these on yesterday, Sport Edition P3 18x8. Not black but I prefer the gunmetal look.

View post on imgur.com

I doubt you'll see this but it's worth a shot. I just got these wheels and I'm wondering if you used the OEM center caps or ordered stickers.

Canadared · 11-30-2019, 07:12 PM

Here's my setup, 400M 18x8 +34, 225/45/18 Winter sottozero 3's.

Desertnate · 12-02-2019, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian eh!

Rial x10 18x8 wheels in 30 mm offset, Pirelli sottozero 3 MOE run-flats 225/45-18 all around.

Should clear the big blues, but unfortunately still waiting for the car

I'm running a very similar set up on my 435. The only difference is have the non-run flat version of the tire.

I can confirm they will fit over the blue brakes with no issues at all.

Machinebuilder · 12-02-2019, 10:13 AM

Here are Rial 10's 17" wheels with Continental Viking 7 235/50-17 tires. They are nice and beefy. I got the size up from 225/50-17 which is the stock size to 235/50-17. I wanted to eliminate cracked rims which I have experienced with 45 and 40 series sidewalls. I travel tough roads in winter and thin sidewalls are just not worth the risk to me.

Desertnate · 12-02-2019, 10:23 AM

Do you like the tires? They were available in the 18" size I needed, but being new I didn't want to take the risk. I seldom see snow, but ice, sleet, rain, and sub-freezing are not uncommon.

Machinebuilder · 12-02-2019, 11:04 AM

I love these Continental Viking 7 tires. https://www.continental-tires.com/ca...ikingcontact-7
They are quiet, run smooth and comfortable. I am comparing them to Michelin Ice X tires that were the previous benchmark. Time will tell on ice and snow but these might be a smidge better as they are newer. Incremental improvement with each new model is what you are seeing with all car tires now.

Batang.Gapo · 12-08-2019, 09:56 PM

405 Matte Black / Sottozero 240 Serie II 225/45/18 tire size.

10-26-2017, 08:12 PM	#1
D's Bimmer Major 235 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: 2016 340 Xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Winter Wheel Setup? I am beginning to look for a new winter tire setup. Looking for recommended black “salt resistant” high quality winter 18” rims? What would be the best width and offset for a near flush stance? I have the blue m Performance brakes and x Drive. Much Appreciated! __________________ 2016 340Xi M-Sport Sedan \| BMW M Performance Exhaust l APEX SM-10 Wheels
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kokoli84 Private 28 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 440i F32 Coupe 6MT Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW 440i [0.00]	I chose 225/45 18x8 ET35 square, narrow tire better for snow.
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MaximusJ Colonel 303 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 340Xi MG 2017 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (21) Garage List 2017 BMW 340XI (F30) [9.00] 2006 BMW 325I (E90) [7.44]	I was looking for a winter setup for the 340 and decided to go with those in 18X8 / 35 with Nokian R2 225/45R18 shoes. They are winter approved and warranty is 2 years so no worries here. Fitment should be close to flush; but will need to confirm in a month or so when I put them on. Not mounted yet so dont have a picture on the car for now, but it should look something similar to this : (328d shown) __________________ Mineral Grey '17 F30 340XI [Garage] // [Build Journal] Jet Black '06 E90 325I [Garage]
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10-29-2017, 07:30 PM	#8
rogersmj Private First Class 55 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	I just got these on yesterday, Sport Edition P3 18x8. Not black but I prefer the gunmetal look. View post on imgur.com Last edited by rogersmj; 10-29-2017 at 08:38 PM..
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thisismikeyb Private First Class 115 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2014 328i xDrive M-Sport EBII Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Anchorage iTrader: (1)	I've been using Apex EC-7 18x8.5et35 w/Pilot Alpin PA4 245/45 with Dinan Springs, I have had no issue with rubbing, and was easily able to handle 3-5" of snow/slush last winter on my commute from Maryland to Connecticut for my grandmothers birthday. Additionally wet and dry traction has been great with these tires. __________________ 2014 328i xDrive M-Sport EBII--M-Performance BBK/LSD/Aero--AA Signature Exhaust--Bilstein B6 DampTronic + Eibach Springs + H&R Swaybars + Millway Street Camber Plates + M3 Bump Stops + Dinan Shockware--Apex ARC-8 18x9.5et35+12mm Front Spacers w/Kumho Ecsta V730 275/35--FL-5/EC-7 18x8.5et35 w/Pilot Alpin PA4/Hakkapeliitta 10 Studded 245/45--BavSound Stage 1+Ghost Subs
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11-15-2017, 07:57 PM	#11
Canadian eh! Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 440xi Gran Coupe!!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kind of obvious! iTrader: (0)	Rial x10 18x8 wheels in 30 mm offset, Pirelli sottozero 3 MOE run-flats 225/45-18 all around. Should clear the big blues, but unfortunately still waiting for the car
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Canadared Private 54 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335i F30 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Here's my setup, 400M 18x8 +34, 225/45/18 Winter sottozero 3's.
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Machinebuilder Second Lieutenant 279 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 640 IX GT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northeast USA iTrader: (0)	Here are Rial 10's 17" wheels with Continental Viking 7 235/50-17 tires. They are nice and beefy. I got the size up from 225/50-17 which is the stock size to 235/50-17. I wanted to eliminate cracked rims which I have experienced with 45 and 40 series sidewalls. I travel tough roads in winter and thin sidewalls are just not worth the risk to me. Attached Images Last edited by Machinebuilder; 12-06-2019 at 10:53 AM.. Reason: add photo
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Desertnate Captain 391 Rep 849 Posts Drives: BMW 435i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Swansea, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 435i [0.00]	Do you like the tires? They were available in the 18" size I needed, but being new I didn't want to take the risk. I seldom see snow, but ice, sleet, rain, and sub-freezing are not uncommon.
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Machinebuilder Second Lieutenant 279 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 640 IX GT Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northeast USA iTrader: (0)	I love these Continental Viking 7 tires. https://www.continental-tires.com/ca...ikingcontact-7 They are quiet, run smooth and comfortable. I am comparing them to Michelin Ice X tires that were the previous benchmark. Time will tell on ice and snow but these might be a smidge better as they are newer. Incremental improvement with each new model is what you are seeing with all car tires now.
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Batang.Gapo Private First Class 35 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2018 330i M Sport Edition II Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: GTA, Ontario iTrader: (0)	405 Matte Black / Sottozero 240 Serie II 225/45/18 tire size. Attached Images
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