F80 M3 Winter Reccomendations

WhiteKnightX · 12-16-2018, 01:36 PM

Hello everyone, long term lurker first time posting.

I have a set of winter wheels from my old E90 M3 wondering if it will fit my current F80? Just curious, if it dosen't fit what would you recommend?

Blizzak - LM32
235/40R18 x 8.5 all around

instarand · 12-16-2018, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteKnightX

Hello everyone, long term lurker first time posting.

I have a set of winter wheels from my old E90 M3 wondering if it will fit my current F80? Just curious, if it dosen't fit what would you recommend?

Blizzak - LM32
235/40R18 x 8.5 all around

Call tire rack. They are awesome.

itrocks4u · 12-16-2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteKnightX

Hello everyone, long term lurker first time posting.

I have a set of winter wheels from my old E90 M3 wondering if it will fit my current F80? Just curious, if it dosen't fit what would you recommend?

Blizzak - LM32
235/40R18 x 8.5 all around

Recommended is always 18" square set up.

Honestly brands Michelin, Bridgestone and Pirelli are all more or less at par. Nokian Hakka tends to be true winter brand but would deteriorate quicker when it's not snowing. So really just whatever good deal you can find, go for it.

For reference I run 19" on Vorsteiner VFF103 and staggered. In heavy snow, I'm the jerk who cannot go up the hill. In all other cases I love the look lol.

2kaccordocoupe · 12-16-2018, 03:23 PM

What offset are your e90 wheels?

As far as tire size goes 235 is narrow, you want at least a 255 contact patch.

PsychCA · 12-16-2018, 03:39 PM

First off, almost sure 18" will not fit clear your F80 brakes.

2kaccordocoupe · 12-16-2018, 05:19 PM

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First off, almost sure 18" will not fit clear your F80 brakes.

Yes 18" will fit depending on the style. For example the style 640M is a 18" wheel and very popular for winter.

Again it comes down to the design of the wheel. Not at 18" wheels will fit.

canukgtp · 12-17-2018, 06:23 AM

I'll second the comment that 235 seems pretty narrow...the winter set the dealer offered me was 255 square, so you might be able to use the 18" wheel but need new rubber.

schnell325 · 12-17-2018, 09:24 AM

Definitely need 255’s.

alscks0414 · 12-17-2018, 11:56 AM

If you live in area where you see pile of snow around winter season like AB/NB/NS, Nokian Hakka will be great with smaller size like 245/40/18 square setup.

If you live in area where snow will be removed constantly and quick like in GTA, but in cold climate, Michelin PA4 will be great choice with wider tires. Square or staggered should not be big matter but keep at least wider as 255 at the rear.

Habber · 12-17-2018, 03:29 PM

Running Nokian Hakka with square 19's in Montreal.

Hills are challenging but so is marriage. I get through the season pretty unscathed (for both).

Maitre_Absolut · 12-18-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by itrocks4u

For reference I run 19" on Vorsteiner VFF103 and staggered. In heavy snow, I'm the jerk who cannot go up the hill. In all other cases I love the look lol.

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Originally Posted by Habber

Hills are challenging but so is marriage. I get through the season pretty unscathed (for both).

you guys have me worried with hills. I have to drive up a pretty steep hill to get to my boys school everyday. thankfully no snow yet but not looking forward to the first snowfall going up with cars behind me

FreeDarko · 12-18-2018, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Maitre_Absolut

you guys have me worried with hills. I have to drive up a pretty steep hill to get to my boys school everyday. thankfully no snow yet but not looking forward to the first snowfall going up with cars behind me

On blizzaks and no issue going up hill.

Habber · 12-18-2018, 09:17 PM

Forward momentum is your friend.

01ON19 · 12-18-2018, 10:51 PM

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Forward momentum is your friend.

Agreed. I've only had a challenge when a car stops on a hill in front of me.

Maitre_Absolut · 12-19-2018, 10:44 AM

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Forward momentum is your friend.

So I should wait for the hill to clear and use a LC start to get going?

I'm on PA4, 255/275

Parabolica · 12-19-2018, 12:41 PM

I have 18" Pirelli Sottozero and they work awesome in the snow. No issues at all. I have 255's up front and 285's in the rear.

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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1274 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	What offset are your e90 wheels? As far as tire size goes 235 is narrow, you want at least a 255 contact patch.
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canukgtp First Lieutenant 107 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New-Brunswick iTrader: (0)	I'll second the comment that 235 seems pretty narrow...the winter set the dealer offered me was 255 square, so you might be able to use the 18" wheel but need new rubber. __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT (current) 2014 F31 328i Touring (sold) 2008 E92 M3 6MT (sold) 2011 E90 335xi (lease up)
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 891 Rep 5,393 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	Definitely need 255’s. __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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alscks0414 Major 690 Rep 1,339 Posts Drives: MY18 X3 M40i, MY18 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	If you live in area where you see pile of snow around winter season like AB/NB/NS, Nokian Hakka will be great with smaller size like 245/40/18 square setup. If you live in area where snow will be removed constantly and quick like in GTA, but in cold climate, Michelin PA4 will be great choice with wider tires. Square or staggered should not be big matter but keep at least wider as 255 at the rear.
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Habber Colonel 3518 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: BMW M3 2024 Brooklyn Grey SOLD Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List [9.83]	Running Nokian Hakka with square 19's in Montreal. Hills are challenging but so is marriage. I get through the season pretty unscathed (for both).
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Parabolica Major 581 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: '18 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I have 18" Pirelli Sottozero and they work awesome in the snow. No issues at all. I have 255's up front and 285's in the rear.
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