[330XDave]

I know we're not quite at that time of the year yet, but we're not far off either. I'm just trying to weigh up my options in terms of putting winter tyres on my F31 330d xDrive. I've got a couple of options -

Do I do the standard thing and buy a new set of winter wheels and tyres?

Or

As I currently have the standard 18" M Sport wheels, do I put winter tyres on them, then keep my eye out for a set of new summer wheels for next year (possibly 19's)?

On a side note, 225/45/18 tyres are bloody expensive, considerably more than 225/40/18 and only just behind the 255 rears!

What do you guys think?

[robwils]

Originally Posted by 330XDave

I know we're not quite at that time of the year yet, but we're not far off either. I'm just trying to weigh up my options in terms of putting winter tyres on my F31 330d xDrive. I've got a couple of options -

Do I do the standard thing and buy a new set of winter wheels and tyres?

Or

As I currently have the standard 18" M Sport wheels, do I put winter tyres on them, then keep my eye out for a set of new summer wheels for next year (possibly 19's)?

On a side note, 225/45/18 tyres are bloody expensive, considerably more than 225/40/18 and only just behind the 255 rears!

What do you guys think?

Put winter tyres on and buy my delivery mileage 442’s

[Dan930]

What winter tires do u all recommend?

[Rbrown]

Originally Posted by Dan930

What winter tires do u all recommend?

This will start a whole landslide of advice. If you are wanting to move away from run flats...I would recommend the Vredstein Wintrac Extreme.

[Dan930]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

This will start a whole landslide of advice. If you are wanting to move away from run flats...I would recommend the Vredstein Wintrac Extreme.

I’m running ps4 on my 340i at the mo
Will check out the vreds
Cheers

[teaston]

Check out the Winter tyre tests here:

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre-Tests/#winter

I really wouldn't recommend the Vreds from how poorly they do in those tests, best to stick to the premium makes.

[330XDave]

Is it a bad idea to go with 255 width on winter tyres or would I be better buying narrower winter wheels?

Also slightly worried about all this talk about damaging xDrive transfer boxes, anything I need to consider?

[Edinburra]

Try https://www.mrwinterwheels.co.uk before anywhere else.

[stu14t]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

This will start a whole landslide of advice. If you are wanting to move away from run flats...I would recommend the Vredstein Wintrac Extreme.

+1

[teaston]

Originally Posted by 330XDave

Is it a bad idea to go with 255 width on winter tyres or would I be better buying narrower winter wheels?

Also slightly worried about all this talk about damaging xDrive transfer boxes, anything I need to consider?

Go with 245 all-round, they're a cheap tyre size and fit the front and rear wheels perfectly.

[Stainy]

....and if you buy from My Tyres in the next couple of days via eBay; you'll get a 15% discount on already quite competitive prices

/edit - use PREPCAR in code at checkout

[Alscoob]

Originally Posted by teaston

Check out the Winter tyre tests here:

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre-Tests/#winter

I really wouldn't recommend the Vreds from how poorly they do in those tests, best to stick to the premium makes.

Try driving on them, you'll be surprised how good they are

[Alscoob]

Originally Posted by teaston

Go with 245 all-round, they're a cheap tyre size and fit the front and rear wheels perfectly.

agreed can be more cost effective but, they're circa 8mm diameter smaller than standard. If the car is already on ACS springs with a body kit may be problematical on ride height in the snow!

[sahajesh]

I had Hankooks as winters on my previous cars and they served me very well - you don't need to go for the big names like Pirelli.

[Dan930]

So the big question is would I be ok during the winter months for RWD with winters,I’m down south so weather is not extreme as up north

[Rbrown]

Interestingly, nobody has suggested all season tyres?

[RIOBLAST]

Bought the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3. https://www.nokiantyres.com/non-stud...kapeliitta-r3/

Diamond-tough Cryo Crystal 3 grip particles that have the appearance of a multi-edged crystal have been added to the rubber compound in order to improve grip on ice by grabbing onto the driving surface.

[Mr Burt]

Originally Posted by Dan930

So the big question is would I be ok during the winter months for RWD with winters,I’m down south so weather is not extreme as up north

Yes you will be fine. I run 18" winter wheels with Michelin Alpins winter tyres and throughout last winter my 340 never looked like getting stuck, skidding under braking or cornering. Obviously as Long as you don't drive like a dick!

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Alscoob

agreed can be more cost effective but, they're circa 8mm diameter smaller than standard. If the car is already on ACS springs with a body kit may be problematical on ride height in the snow!

Actually 7mm, so the car will only be 3.5mm lower, don’t think that will make a difference!

[Dan930]

Originally Posted by Mr Burt

Yes you will be fine. I run 18" winter wheels with Michelin Alpins winter tyres and throughout last winter my 340 never looked like getting stuck, skidding under braking or cornering. Obviously as Long as you don't drive like a dick!

Cheers mate

[meatballs]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

Interestingly, nobody has suggested all season tyres?

The Michelin Crossclimates get rave reviews?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by meatballs

The Michelin Crossclimates get rave reviews?

Not available in our sizes though.