11-03-2016, 12:54 PM | #23 | |
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Also the ideal rim width for a 255 tire is not 8.5 or as you call standard (sure BMW sells it that way). Its 9 inch. How can 225 be standard for 8 and 255 for 8.5? What is the standard rim width for 235 or 245 width tires then? There is a slight bulge on 8.5 with 255, I know because I run 255 square on 18x8.5. I wanted 9s but couldnt find rims with the right offset and I hate the thought of spacers. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=199 Measured rim width for xice 225/45/18 is 7.5 inch and it is 8inch for 235/45/18 and I wouldnt call the appearance bulging. It is bulging if you mount 235/45/18 on the narrowest allowable width for the tire: 7.5inch http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....odel=X-Ice+Xi3 With winter setups its better to not go stretched to avoid pothole/curb damage and better to go with conservative offset/narrower rims so wheels are nicely tucked in and dont sling salt,slush and whatnot all over the doors,rear quarterpanel/bumper. |
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11-03-2016, 04:32 PM | #24 |
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If you don't have the upgraded brakes, I would run 17x7.5 wheels all around with 225/50x17 tires. If you really want to run 18" or have the larger brakes and need to, run 18X8 with 225/45x18.
The whole point of running snow tires is to get the best snow and ice traction. I don't see a point in sacrificing snow and ice performance to run something that looks better. Besides, they don't need to be on the car that long anyway and the car is always dirty in the winter, so it never looks good until the salt is gone. Makes me appreciate my summer set even more when they go back on.
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11-03-2016, 10:43 PM | #27 |
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Hey, you were the one (in post 23) to shift to BMW tire wheel combinations, which are de-facto summer tires. I was just giving an example from that set that counters you "ideal" claim.
A tiresome OT adventure. I really gave the OP my advice on sizing winter tires way back at the beginning; nothing in this side discussion changes the correct advice I gave there. |
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11-04-2016, 12:58 PM | #28 | |
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I agree. I always go OEM size with winters as roads are rarely covered in deep snow and I'm on cold clear roads mostly so narrower tire will be worse. |
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11-04-2016, 12:59 PM | #29 | |
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