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Originally Posted by Wheelwright
I lean towards 18inch winter rims & tires for my M235i. The reason is because smaller wheels look bad on newer car designs conforming to pedestrian safety regulations (i.e. tall side profile). Besides: nowadays 18inchers aren't that much more expensive than a smaller size. The tread width is the same in both cases: 225mm, the only real downside of 18inchers in winter application is less cushioning (i.e. narrower sidewalls) but that should be taken care by M235i adaptive suspension in comfort mode.
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18" would likely take care of most fitment issues, to clear the brake calipers.
17", if they clear the calipers, might give a better winter ride because of taller wheel sidewall and maybe give a bit more clearance inside the wheel well for ice + snow build up. Any thoughts?
I'm leaning toward the 17" BBS SR + Blizzak setup.