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04-20-2008, 01:47 AM | #1 |
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Cheap winter rims?
I'm thinking about getting a set of winter tires mounted on a set of inexpensive rims so that I can easily swap out the tires for winter driving. However I don't want the rims to be so cheap looking that my car looks like sh*t for 4 months out of the year. Does anyone have any suggestions for a set of inexpensive rims that will still look nice on the 135i in the winter? (I don't mind stepping down a size if needed)
Edit: Shit I meant to post this in the "General" forum. Moderator feel free to move. Dan |
04-20-2008, 02:34 AM | #2 |
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Have you tried tirerack.com???
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04-20-2008, 06:06 AM | #3 |
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Yeh, start checking the Tire Rack website towards the end of summer. They should be putting together their winter tire packages for the 1er by then, & they usually have some really nice looking alloy wheels for very reasonable prices.
We bought a set of Blizzaks on alloy wheels two winters ago for my wife's 2007 CR-V, & the 17" Sport Edition wheels we bought for $100 apiece are nicer than the factory wheels.:w00t: |
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04-20-2008, 07:14 AM | #4 |
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So misleading I thought you had the winter rims...hence the photo section....
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04-20-2008, 10:13 AM | #6 |
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^^^YEP, me also. I will get 5-17" wheels and 5 Dunlop 3D snows. A spare and a little weight for winter. But the size I want isn't on Tireracks list, Gill said they will be next fall. 225/45/17"
The tire they suggest is 205/50/17" |
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04-20-2008, 10:47 AM | #7 |
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A question that stems from your post - do you really NEED (im using that word loosely here) winter tires (not rims!) for driving in moderate northeastern weather (think NJ) with the all-season tires that come standard on the 128?
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04-20-2008, 10:49 AM | #8 |
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I'm lucky I guess, coz I just removed a set of Blizzak LM25's in 225/45-17 that only have about 3,000 miles of wear on them. I was glad when Gill told me that was a perfect size for an aggresive look and still have traction in winter.
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04-20-2008, 10:54 AM | #9 | |
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As far as All-seasons go you could get by OK. But might have trouble in a storm over 6 inches. RWD in All-seasons is not the best. |
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04-20-2008, 12:34 PM | #10 | |
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Seriously, if you need to drive to get to work in the winter, and it snows at all were you live, you will absolutely love what a set of Blizzaks, or similar tires will do to your car.:headbang: |
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04-20-2008, 12:43 PM | #11 |
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The best thing I ever did for my G35 6mt was get winter tires... even with only a lil snow on the road my car was all over the place... switched to the snow tires and it was a dramatic difference... I will be getting winter tires and rims for sure... even though our NJ winters have been a bit mild it still will give me piece of mind when the roads do get dicey...
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04-20-2008, 12:45 PM | #12 | |
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For pinksnyper, I'd recommend the Dunlop WinterSport M3 - either run-flat or regular. They combine good snow/ice performance with decent dry road handling, unlike the Q rated (rather "squirmy") rubber our more northerly friends need. Also, I've found that (at least in the Mid-Atlantic area), the very act of purchasing winter tires and/or a snow blower will insure a mild winter. |
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04-20-2008, 01:45 PM | #13 |
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Tire rack suggested V rated performance Blizzaks for me. I live 50 miles north of Philadelphia. In the dry they were almost like my summers in terms of handling. Blizzak LM25 performance snow is what I got.
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04-21-2008, 12:41 AM | #15 |
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I am considering this set-up.
Blizzak LM-22 RFT 225/45/17 V rated 28# $169 each. Sport Edition F-10 17"x8" 20.5# $119 each Mounted/TPMS/Shipped/Total $1426 |
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04-21-2008, 01:56 AM | #16 |
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Cool, thanks for the tips. I didn't realize Tirerack.com had that winter wheel package thing, it will come in very handy.
We don't get a ton of snow here, so I'm looking for a tire that does OK in the snow but handles well on cold dry days as well. From what I hear the stock 18" RF tires that come with the 135i don't do well in the cold/snow at all. Dan |
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04-21-2008, 08:41 AM | #17 |
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^^^NO WAY. The stock summer tires are deathtraps in any cold conditions even without snow. They shouldn't be driven near freezing temps. I HIGHLY suggest dedicated winter tires/wheels for the "1" series being RWD. The V rated Blizzak LM-22 are said to handle great on dry roads in the winter. I have had Q-rated snows b4 and they suck, they feel like your driving in a bowl of jello. V-rated snows are awesome for winter, unless you live where winters are BAD. In that case a Q-rated tire might be better and safer.
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04-21-2008, 08:51 AM | #18 | |
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I can't wait to see how these fit and work for everyone .. I'll be doing the same thing once I get back east .. Crowley
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04-23-2008, 11:46 AM | #19 |
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probably a dumb question, but.....
This probably a dumb question, but.....
Since the 135i has wider tires in the back, do the winter tires have to have the same set-up with wider tires in the back too? I know that narrow tires are better in snow. thanks |
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04-23-2008, 12:19 PM | #20 | |
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Hopefully, the link below will show you the currently available non-summer tires available in the recommended 205/50/R17 size from Tire Rack. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...t=All&x=87&y=8 There should be more info on wheel/tire combos from them in a few months. Tom |
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04-23-2008, 01:46 PM | #21 | |
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So the drop from 18" stock to 17" helps with snow too? And what's the debate between 205/50/R17 or 225/45/17. Which is the better size for snowy VT driving? And what about the "VR" rating vs "V" or "Q" rated ?:iono: THANKS!! ps; Tire rack has $126 "closeout price" on 205/50VR17 XL Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 Blackwall right now. |
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04-23-2008, 05:55 PM | #22 | |
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Having had both Q and V rated winter tires, I can say that the Q rated rubber was better in the snow, but made the handling much less secure on dry pavement. As the V rated Dunlops I now have are fine in anything up to about 4~5", I'm quite happy with them for our mild winters. All other things being equal, a 50 series tire should give better winter traction than a 45 series, just as a 17" tire will be better than an 18". Also, there is less chance of wheel damage from potholes, etc. with the smaller diameter wheels - I use 16" steel wheels on my E46, but they won't fit the 135i. Tom |
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