Winter tires

itrocks4u · 12-07-2016, 06:14 PM

Hi,

Here in GTA, do you most of you guys run 18" or 19" wheels for your winters on the F8x?

01ON19 · 12-07-2016, 07:26 PM

I'm using the BMW 640M 18" wheels. Work well and nice to have a bit more sidewall on tires in winter versus 19".

mgcyr · 12-07-2016, 07:48 PM

i put 19's on mine. so far so good.

2kaccordocoupe · 12-07-2016, 08:07 PM

19"

itrocks4u · 12-07-2016, 08:48 PM

For 19s, you use the stock wheels?

schnell325 · 12-07-2016, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by itrocks4u

For 19s, you use the stock wheels?

I am. 255/35 square on the staggered setup

FirstF80InSpace · 12-08-2016, 07:07 AM

19's.

Sassicaia · 12-08-2016, 02:30 PM

winter ties staggered on 19" OEM rims.

itrocks4u · 12-08-2016, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassicaia

winter ties staggered on 19" OEM rims.

what tires?

stealth70mde · 12-08-2016, 06:19 PM

18 square on BBS rims and 225/45 Hakkapelita R2

Yes, 225.

Looks awful from the rear but works very well thus far.

larryn · 12-08-2016, 06:29 PM

I have OEM 18" BMW Style 260M with 235/255 staggered Bridgestone Blizzaks.

With the right spacers, doesn't look bad at all.

Sassicaia · 12-08-2016, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by itrocks4u

what tires?

Pirelli Sottozero 3

So far they have been exactly what I wanted. No compromise on dry roads, and good snow performance.

itrocks4u · 12-08-2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stealth70mde

18 square on BBS rims and 225/45 Hakkapelita R2

Yes, 225.

Looks awful from the rear but works very well thus far.

where did you get the R2s from? Hard to find in the GTA.

stealth70mde · 12-08-2016, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by itrocks4u

where did you get the R2s from? Hard to find in the GTA.

I got them from VAG Motorsport in Laval, Quebec.

Great service, fully bilingual and I'm pretty sure they ship cross provinces.

http://www.vagmotorsport.ca/

swifty · 12-09-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassicaia

Pirelli Sottozero 3

So far they have been exactly what I wanted. No compromise on dry roads, and good snow performance.

How are these in the dry and in comparison to Blizzaks? Do they last as long?

coconut780 · 12-09-2016, 11:27 AM

18x8 BBS SR’s in the Machined w/ Matte Granite finish wrapped in 245/40R18 front and 245/45R18 Nokkian Hakka R2 tires. Got 10mm spacers all around as well. Have the wheels but not the car as yet so can't comment on how they are as yet!

Sassicaia · 12-09-2016, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by swifty

How are these in the dry and in comparison to Blizzaks? Do they last as long?

On dry roads they dont feel much different then my summer tires to be honest. They are really great if you want a tire that doesnt feel like a winter tire (which is what I wanted). Tire wear remains to be seen because Ive only had them a couple week.s

swifty · 12-13-2016, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by stealth70mde

18 square on BBS rims and 225/45 Hakkapelita R2

Yes, 225.

Looks awful from the rear but works very well thus far.

Once I see more reviews on these here, I want to try a set of the Nokkian Hakka R2 255/45 all around.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1198440

The OP in the above link didn't seem to like them in the dry and that's my only concern because the main roads seem to get cleared right away, nowadays in the GTA.

Right now running Lm32 blizzaks and should be good for this winter & next.

stealth70mde · 12-13-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by swifty

Once I see more reviews on these here, I want to try a set of the Nokkian Hakka R2 255/45 all around.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1198440

The OP in the above link didn't seem to like them in the dry and that's my only concern because the main roads seem to get cleared right away, nowadays in the GTA.

Right now running Lm32 blizzaks and should be good for this winter & next.

The person that did the review from the link you posted is spot on. The R2s aren't great on the dry and are like marshmallow (much worse) when temperature goes above freezing.

See my first day out impressions in real snow here: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1334044

My goal was to have the best tire in heavy snow conditions. I was willing to deal with the drawbacks when driving on dry pavement.

BMWNTHZST · 12-15-2016, 03:19 PM

255/35/18 square LM 32

wzj519 · 02-08-2017, 03:32 PM

245 45 R18 Bridgestone LM-001 on BBS SR 18''.

tcharged · 11-17-2017, 05:13 PM

Is it worth upgrading to the Sottozero 3 in 19s or sticking with SZ W240s for the 18s? $400 price difference from Simply. Seems to be good reviews on both and the PA4 is sold out...

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itrocks4u Colonel 615 Rep 2,418 Posts Drives: F80, F36, E90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	Winter tires - 18" or 19" Hi, Here in GTA, do you most of you guys run 18" or 19" wheels for your winters on the F8x?
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01ON19 Lieutenant 168 Rep 507 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I'm using the BMW 640M 18" wheels. Work well and nice to have a bit more sidewall on tires in winter versus 19".
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stealth70mde Captain 376 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastern Canada iTrader: (0)	18 square on BBS rims and 225/45 Hakkapelita R2 Yes, 225. Looks awful from the rear but works very well thus far.
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coconut780 Private First Class 76 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2014 F15 xDrive50i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	18x8 BBS SR’s in the Machined w/ Matte Granite finish wrapped in 245/40R18 front and 245/45R18 Nokkian Hakka R2 tires. Got 10mm spacers all around as well. Have the wheels but not the car as yet so can't comment on how they are as yet!
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