Winter wheels or stock wheels?

fedorE90 · 10-05-2013, 10:30 PM

I was wondering if I should use my type 162 wheels with winter tires. Right now I have Michelin pilot ss on them. Can removing those tires damage them? Should I just get a new set of wheels? Would it be more economical to just swap the tires back and forth? Also I read that Bridgestone Blizzak are good. Should I go for those? Thank you for your help!

fedorE90 · 10-06-2013, 03:52 PM

Anyone?

N8N · 10-06-2013, 03:56 PM

If you're planning on keeping the car for more than a couple years, you probably are money ahead by buying a set of winter wheels. At least around here, mounting and balancing a tire is about $30 apiece; so that's $240 a year right there.

ashmostro · 10-07-2013, 07:29 AM

+1

And no, you can't inherently damage the wheels by remounting tires. That only happens if your installer is an idiot, which is entirely possible and even common. Always seek a reputable tire shop for mounting, or you can pay the price later.

MonacoBlueE90 · 10-07-2013, 09:42 AM

What i would do is use those style 162 at winter with 225/40/18 front and rear. Then buy new summer wheels.

tennis_pr0 · 10-07-2013, 09:51 AM

Winters here IN Philly are not too bad, cold, some snow, but not bad at all. I just keep my summer set-up. I have all season tires but they are more performance like tires. Depends on how bad your winters are how long and what kind of commute you have to work.

As far as rims, if you have harsh winters, then definitely new set of winter rims. If winter is just mild, I would say stick with the stock rims. Just make sure you wash them/protect them every couple weeks and I think you will be good.

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fedorE90 Private 5 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: bellingham wa iTrader: (0)	Winter wheels or stock wheels? I was wondering if I should use my type 162 wheels with winter tires. Right now I have Michelin pilot ss on them. Can removing those tires damage them? Should I just get a new set of wheels? Would it be more economical to just swap the tires back and forth? Also I read that Bridgestone Blizzak are good. Should I go for those? Thank you for your help!
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N8N Lieutenant Colonel 179 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berwyn Heights, MD iTrader: (2)	If you're planning on keeping the car for more than a couple years, you probably are money ahead by buying a set of winter wheels. At least around here, mounting and balancing a tire is about $30 apiece; so that's $240 a year right there.
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1316 Rep 4,177 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (28)	+1 And no, you can't inherently damage the wheels by remounting tires. That only happens if your installer is an idiot, which is entirely possible and even common. Always seek a reputable tire shop for mounting, or you can pay the price later.
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MonacoBlueE90 Colonel 166 Rep 2,823 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Half-LCI Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	What i would do is use those style 162 at winter with 225/40/18 front and rear. Then buy new summer wheels. __________________
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tennis_pr0 Captain 71 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2--7 BMW 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	Winters here IN Philly are not too bad, cold, some snow, but not bad at all. I just keep my summer set-up. I have all season tires but they are more performance like tires. Depends on how bad your winters are how long and what kind of commute you have to work. As far as rims, if you have harsh winters, then definitely new set of winter rims. If winter is just mild, I would say stick with the stock rims. Just make sure you wash them/protect them every couple weeks and I think you will be good.
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