10-23-2013, 05:44 PM | #1 |
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Winter Tires for 441M Wheels
Can I run a square setup for the 441 M wheels?
18" M Double-spoke style 441 M 8JX18 ET:34 8.5JX18 ET:47 TireRack recommends 225-45-18 but then offers an alternative of 225-45-18 for the front and 245-45-18 for the rear. |
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10-24-2013, 08:47 AM | #4 |
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I put Continental TS830P 225/45/R18 RFTs on my 400m (same size/offset as yours). There are only two approved BMW winter tyres in those sizes - the other being a Pirelli SottoZero II. Pics are here: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=224 http://www.f30post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=231 |
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225/45-18 looks a bit stretched on 8" wheels, will be even worse on 8.5". Since you have X Drive, you should not choose 225/45 front and 245/45 rear, since it could cause damage to the all wheel drive system. For a great look there are two options, either OEM staggered setup with 225/45-18 front and 255/40-18 rear or a square setup with a slightly wider tire, 235/45-18 or 245/40-18. However wider tires will not give you the best performance if you drive in a lot of snow during the winter. |
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10-25-2013, 01:00 PM | #8 |
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Yes, no problem. Go with 225/45/18.
I had 225/45/17 winters on 17x8 and 17x8.5 on my e90, and now I have 245/40/19 on 19x8.5 and 19x9 for my F10.
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Anyone know if these 441M can fit a square setup of 225/40/18 as I already have a set of this size tires I want to use these winter tires and then get a new set for summer Thanks Last edited by ska///235i; 03-16-2015 at 10:30 PM.. |
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Alternate Square Setup
I have the same wheels, but went with 245/40-18 Michelin Alpin PA4. You will need 10-12mm spacers to run the rear wheels in front.
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