Snow Setup on M40i

Pretzel · 09-26-2018, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by pvansh

I checked with my shop (reputable shop in the area) and they said it will fit fine, no issues.

Nice to have verification. They’ll look nice.

I ordered the 17” version of those Pirelli for my 328ix. They received some good reviews.

Pray for Mojo · 09-26-2018, 09:53 AM

They will fit, but they might poke out more than you like visually. I think it will look fine, it's only 1 cm difference..

Scottatah · 09-26-2018, 08:13 PM

Ordered 20” fc04’s from fastwheels in a metallic black.

https://www.canadawheels.ca/fast-whe...ic-black-w2290

Then got a killer deal on some Toyo observe g3 tires in a square 245/45/20 setup. None of it has arrived yet which is fine as it’s a lil early but I’ll be curious to see how the wheels look once on.

All obtained from a local shop.

BMWGuySweden · 09-27-2018, 12:05 AM

starting to look for a winter set up. I would prefer 18" since they will offer better traction and I need it in this country. I heard some 18" fit the m40i sport brakes and some don't. Is there anything in particular I can look for to know if they fit or not?

Pray for Mojo · 09-27-2018, 09:17 AM

I don't think 18 vs 19 is going to affect traction. You would probably need to find an 18 with a tapered barrel to clear the caliper, might be more trouble than it's worth figuring it out. Your weather probably isn't worse than ours and I went 19s.

deladude · 09-27-2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Pray for Mojo

I don't think 18 vs 19 is going to affect traction. You would probably need to find an 18 with a tapered barrel to clear the caliper, might be more trouble than it's worth figuring it out. Your weather probably isn't worse than ours and I went 19s.

The width of the tire is what is important. The less width the more weight per square inch, the more traction you're going to get in deep snow. I'm sticking with the stock 19x7.5 wheels for winter myself and getting taller, wider wheels for summer.

WeldorWob · 09-27-2018, 10:19 PM

Here's my winter setup. Just got them mounted up today. ART 19" winter wheel with a toyo observe 235/50. The price was too good to say no.

Oh I guess I should say "Hi" been lurking a bit but haven't posted until now.
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RFernando · 09-27-2018, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by WeldorWob

Here's my winter setup. Just got them mounted up today. ART 19" winter wheel with a toyo observe 235/50. The price was too good to say no.

Oh I guess I should say "Hi" been lurking a bit but haven't posted until now.
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What wheel width and offset did you go with?

WeldorWob · 09-27-2018, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RFernando

What wheel width and offset did you go with?

8.5" wide +35 offset hubs are 66.5 no centric rings needed

pvansh · 09-28-2018, 07:24 AM

Has anyone gone ahead with 235/55/19 tires? I'm leaning towards Pirelli Ice Zero FR in 235/55/19 and RTX OE Graz Black 19x8.5 wheels.

Any thoughts, particularly on the tire size and how it will look on the vehicle? 55 is a pretty high ratio so I'm afraid it will look like too much tire.

Pray for Mojo · 09-28-2018, 12:40 PM

The picture I posted in this thread is that size.

pvansh · 09-28-2018, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pray for Mojo

The picture I posted in this thread is that size.

Awesome, any chance you have more pics? Potentially one that is a wider shot?

Pray for Mojo · 09-28-2018, 01:31 PM

Wheels aren't on the car yet so I only have the two pics from the test fit. Rear is the stock 21

Rbrown · 09-28-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WeldorWob

8.5" wide +35 offset hubs are 66.5 no centric rings needed

My winter wheels going on tomorrow. 19” wheels, 8” wide and 30 offset.

Will post some pictures....hoping it looks ok!

pvansh · 09-28-2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Pray for Mojo

Wheels aren't on the car yet so I only have the two pics from the test fit. Rear is the stock 21

Tires look a bit chunky, but not terrible. Thanks!

Pray for Mojo · 09-28-2018, 02:02 PM

The sidewall height is the same for 255-50-19, aspect ratio goes up as tire width decreases to maintain the same sidewall height. I wanted some chunkiness to keep the wheels safer, overall the total diameter is within 1-2% of the 21s.

Rbrown · 09-29-2018, 09:59 AM

On a bit early. Winter coming.

arciga18 · 09-29-2018, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Pray for Mojo

The sidewall height is the same for 255-50-19, aspect ratio goes up as tire width decreases to maintain the same sidewall height. I wanted some chunkiness to keep the wheels safer, overall the total diameter is within 1-2% of the 21s.

I want a chunky set of 18s for winter

pvansh · 09-29-2018, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

On a bit early. Winter coming.

What tires and rims are those?

Rbrown · 09-29-2018, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pvansh

What tires and rims are those?

They are Autec wheels. Exact size as BMW OEM at 19”, ET 30, 5 x 112, width 8”. Fits the car with standard bolts and no fitting kit.

Tyres are Bridgestone Blizzack (245/50/19).

Came from UK company mrwinterwheels...

https://www.mrwinterwheels.co.uk/19-...er-wheels.html

arciga18 · 09-29-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

Quote:

Originally Posted by pvansh

What tires and rims are those?

They are Autec wheels. Exact size as BMW OEM at 19", ET 30, 5 x 112, width 8". Fits the car with standard bolts and no fitting kit.

Tyres are Bridgestone Blizzack (245/50/19).

Came from UK company mrwinterwheels...

https://www.mrwinterwheels.co.uk/19-...er-wheels.html

698m wheels are 7.5 , +32 offset

Same goes for 691.

I personally think 7.5 is too narrow

Rbrown · 09-29-2018, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by arciga18

698m wheels are 7.5 , +32 offset

Sorry. Stand corrected.

Still a pretty good fit and no fitting kit required.

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