[83883]

Originally Posted by dkreidel

A very nice snow set-up you have there I've had a couple of sets of Scorpion Winters on E70 30 and X5M; they are a very good tire. I have 12mm spacers on my stock 7.5x19 winter wheels, and that seems about right to me. Same size rubber 235/55 - 19... but are Nokians this time.
235/55's are the perfect size winter tire for the G01/G02

You got out for well under $2K, excellent!

Thanks! I am pleased with the deal.
Those Nokians should be great for Montana.

[yop2022]

Hi folks, new owner of a X4M40i 2021 and starting to look for a winter set of wheels/tires/tpms. I’m a novice and I'm so lost with bolt patterns and all that stuff. I’ve read some posts here and I'm wondering if anybody can share rims they bought in Canada and that fits well and didn’t cause any issues in the long run. Thanks very much !

[md_m40i]

Originally Posted by yop2022

Hi folks, new owner of a X4M40i 2021 and starting to look for a winter set of wheels/tires/tpms. I'm a novice and I'm so lost with bolt patterns and all that stuff. I've read some posts here and I'm wondering if anybody can share rims they bought in Canada and that fits well and didn't cause any issues in the long run. Thanks very much !

Hey, I'm in Montreal.

Do yourself a favour and reach out to Wheelwiz. If you can ask for Blake. Superb customer service and knowledge, great prices and will beat other quotes. Couldn't recommend them more.

I went with RTX Munich's in the end. 19"x8.5" with a 32 offset. They're hubcentric so no need for a hub ring. I had two Toyo GSI5 Observe tires from my X5 so got another two. Now have a square set up all round (255/50/19). They're compliant and grip great in the snow. Wheelwiz even sourced the two new ones with a manufactured date within a few weeks of my existing pair! They also supplied TPMS which I think are Max Sensors from memory.

Let me know if you need any other info.

[yop2022]

Originally Posted by md_m40i

Hey, I'm in Montreal.

Do yourself a favour and reach out to Wheelwiz. If you can ask for Blake. Superb customer service and knowledge, great prices and will beat other quotes. Couldn't recommend them more.

I went with RTX Munich's in the end. 19"x8.5" with a 32 offset. They're hubcentric so no need for a hub ring. I had two Toyo GSI5 Observe tires from my X5 so got another two. Now have a square set up all round (255/50/19). They're compliant and grip great in the snow. Wheelwiz even sourced the two new ones with a manufactured date within a few weeks of my existing pair! They also supplied TPMS which I think are Max Sensors from memory.

Let me know if you need any other info.

Awesome thanks! You’ve been driving with these for more than 1 entire winter and no problem? Did you get TPMS captors too? I’m in Montreal as well and I’m looking preferably for a local business much more easier to deal with.

[md_m40i]

Originally Posted by yop2022

Awesome thanks! You’ve been driving with these for more than 1 entire winter and no problem? Did you get TPMS captors too? I’m in Montreal as well and I’m looking preferably for a local business much more easier to deal with.

You're welcome. They're on Côte de Liesse and have many partners who ship to your door.

Yes I got four rims, four TPMS sensors, and the two tires through Blake. I had them on my car all last winter, zero issues. I've actually only done 2,315kms in a year due to working from home, probably did less than 500kms all winter - sacrilegious really! Because of that I'm contemplating selling my car. I'd be happy to sell you my winter set - it's basically new! Tires have max tread on them. Let me know if you're interested.

[yop2022]

Sure yes that could be interesting- did you get the installation done by a bmw dealership or 3rd party?

I’ll check this week for quotes for brand new ones and then we can discuss?!

Do you know if the BMW wheels cap fits on yours btw ?

[md_m40i]

Originally Posted by yop2022

Sure yes that could be interesting- did you get the installation done by a bmw dealership or 3rd party?

I'll check this week for quotes for brand new ones and then we can discuss?!

Do you know if the BMW wheels cap fits on yours btw ?

I go to an independent tire shop. They installed everything. The rims came with center caps and I think they're bigger than the BMW caps that came with my 718s. I just used those but I guess you could find an aftermarket bigger BMW version if you wanted.

Cool - let me know once you've had a look around, am quite certain whatever price we agree on will be superior to buying brand new, and these are basically brand new 👍🏼

[RichC]

First bmw. Any specific setting to use in a 2022 x3 m40i for snow? I read somewhere to turn off DSC. Anyone have any experience they want to share?

I read that the 2022 m40i is even more rear will drive biased than previous years. I grew up on rear wheel drive cars, so not a problem for me. However, my wife doesn't like when the rear end starts to slide a bit before front end kicking in. Had this problem with an older infinity qx50, so she got rid of it.

We have the 19" wheels with all-season tires.

Thanks

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by RichC

First bmw. Any specific setting to use in a 2022 x3 m40i for snow?...

https://www.bmwblog.com/2014/02/16/w...bmw-editorial/

[yop2022]

Originally Posted by md_m40i

I go to an independent tire shop. They installed everything. The rims came with center caps and I think they're bigger than the BMW caps that came with my 718s. I just used those but I guess you could find an aftermarket bigger BMW version if you wanted.

Cool - let me know once you've had a look around, am quite certain whatever price we agree on will be superior to buying brand new, and these are basically brand new 👍🏼

I call wheelwizz and really got a nice deal & I prefer buying new stuff, everything included about 2k! Way better than 4.5k from my dealership lol. Only problem; TPMS. The sales person told me they had other clients who had issues with the sensors so I might have to buy them at 160$/each from my dealership…

And btw; I sold my X3 35i 2019 this spring quickly & didn’t lose much!

[md_m40i]

Originally Posted by yop2022

I call wheelwizz and really got a nice deal & I prefer buying new stuff, everything included about 2k! Way better than 4.5k from my dealership lol. Only problem; TPMS. The sales person told me they had other clients who had issues with the sensors so I might have to buy them at 160$/each from my dealership…

And btw; I sold my X3 35i 2019 this spring quickly & didn’t lose much!

Nice, good work!

Yeah the dealers around here money grab as much as they can. That said all dealers charge premiums for stuff you can get cheaper via third parties.

I got some reasonable quotes to sell but still shy by about $2-3k for what I want and could likely get privately. Still contemplating what I will do in the long run. Enjoy your new wheels - share pics when they're installed!

[SO8]

I've just seen on FB people mentioning the star marker on tyres re BMW approved.

I got a set of winters on BMW 20" wheels ... but no star marker on the tyres ? They are the correct size and def BMW genuine alloys ... but I was unaware of the star marker. Imported from Germany as genuine ... but not from BMW themselves.

Anyone have knowledge of this being an issue? All 4 tyres are the same size, i.e not staggered like summer tyres.

They are non RFT Pirelli Scorpion Winters which are, according to Pirelli, for high end 4x4's.

I used them last winter without any issues, in fact, they are smoother than my standard 'summer' 21 inch RFT's.

[1speedbike]

Originally Posted by SO8

I've just seen on FB people mentioning the star marker on tyres re BMW approved.

I got a set of winters on BMW 20" wheels ... but no star marker on the tyres ? They are the correct size and def BMW genuine alloys ... but I was unaware of the star marker. Imported from Germany as genuine ... but not from BMW themselves.

Anyone have knowledge of this being an issue? All 4 tyres are the same size, i.e not staggered like summer tyres.

They are non RFT Pirelli Scorpion Winters which are, according to Pirelli, for high end 4x4's.

I used them last winter without any issues, in fact, they are smoother than my standard 'summer' 21 inch RFT's.

The star just means its an OEM tire, something that BMW puts on the cars at the factory or the official wheel and tire sets. You can still buy the star tires not-from-BMW. I believe at least on the X3/X4 the "official" winter tire sets use either Blizzak LM001 or Pirelli Sottozero. The scorpions are indeed intended for luxury SUVs etc, but since they're not OEM they don't get a star.

That being said, none of the dealerships I've ever been to have ever given me any grief for not using star tires.

[SO8]

Originally Posted by 1speedbike

The star just means its an OEM tire, something that BMW puts on the cars at the factory or the official wheel and tire sets. You can still buy the star tires not-from-BMW. I believe at least on the X3/X4 the "official" winter tire sets use either Blizzak LM001 or Pirelli Sottozero. The scorpions are indeed intended for luxury SUVs etc, but since they're not OEM they don't get a star.

That being said, none of the dealerships I've ever been to have ever given me any grief for not using star tires.

Thanks. I rang my dealer and he looked on their system + no winter tyres were listed (for 20" wheels) from them that had a star !

Their ones for 20" were Sottozero and were £391 each tyre !! *and didn't have a star ... he said he was sure so long as reputable make i.e. Pirelli, then as none on their system they can't be critical.

Maybe less availability in the UK for winter tyres ?

[just one more beer]

I hate how winter wheel/tire setups are typically compromises, on previous cars they all have been for me. This time I decided to get something slightly nicer, while still a compromise, as I didnt want to spend a fortune on winter wheels, I think the OEM looks of this setup turned out great. To me, it looks like something that could come on an M car.

20x8.5 +28 MSW Type 74
245/45/20 Continental Vikingcontact 7

[lefizzet]

Originally Posted by just one more beer

I hate how winter wheel/tire setups are typically compromises, on previous cars they all have been for me. This time I decided to get something slightly nicer, while still a compromise, as I didnt want to spend a fortune on winter wheels, I think the OEM looks of this setup turned out great. To me, it looks like something that could come on an M car.

20x8.5 +28 MSW Type 74
245/45/20 Continental Vikingcontact 7

Wow looks great! Going to get something similar. You're running a square setup correct?

[just one more beer]

Originally Posted by lefizzet

Wow looks great! Going to get something similar. You're running a square setup correct?

Correct, its square. Should help with tire longevity on this heavy car.

[Alias1431]

Originally Posted by just one more beer

I hate how winter wheel/tire setups are typically compromises, on previous cars they all have been for me. This time I decided to get something slightly nicer, while still a compromise, as I didnt want to spend a fortune on winter wheels, I think the OEM looks of this setup turned out great. To me, it looks like something that could come on an M car.

20x8.5 +28 MSW Type 74
245/45/20 Continental Vikingcontact 7

Looks great. Where did you get the BMW wheel inserts? I have MSW's for my winters but couldn't find any that would fit.

[just one more beer]

Originally Posted by Alias1431

Looks great. Where did you get the BMW wheel inserts? I have MSW's for my winters but couldn't find any that would fit.

I used the center caps from the stock wheels, im not sure about others but this MSW model was made specifically for BMWs so it was a perfect fit

[Alias1431]

Originally Posted by just one more beer

I used the center caps from the stock wheels, im not sure about others but this MSW model was made specifically for BMWs so it was a perfect fit

Ahhh, lucky.

[lefizzet]

Originally Posted by just one more beer

Correct, its square. Should help with tire longevity on this heavy car.

Do you have any pics directly behind/in front of the wheels to show the offset by any chance? I see there's 2 different offset options (+28 and +35), thanks!

[just one more beer]

Originally Posted by lefizzet

Do you have any pics directly behind/in front of the wheels to show the offset by any chance? I see there's 2 different offset options (+28 and +35), thanks!

Sure, I apologize for the filthy car. As stated above, mine are the 20x8.5 +28, the +35 would push the wheels further inboard. I also included diagrams of how this fitment compares to the stock 20's (20x8 +27, 20x9.5 +43). Hope this helps.