Show and share your winter setup...

2010E92LCI · 12-08-2017, 03:07 PM

Thought I'd create a thread for people to show off their winters!

It is my first winter owning a BMW and my fiancé convinced me to put on a set of winter tyres. I guess I will know in a few months if it was worth it or not. He has had them on his cars for a few years now and is sold on the idea.

We put on a set of 17 inch Borbet alloys wrapped in Dunlop winter sport 3D tyres (225/45/17) today. Took a before and after pic

StuBeeDoo · 12-08-2017, 03:10 PM

Nice wheels. I actually prefer them to the MV3s.

Junebug85 · 12-08-2017, 03:17 PM

Looking good!

I have the same ones in gloss black

RajB · 12-08-2017, 07:04 PM

Nice winters both.

These are mine:

Ispiri FFR1’s.

P14kle · 12-09-2017, 01:29 AM

Style 134 from an e60.

No winter tyres, I just put these on in the winter to keep my style 95's in top shape!. 😁

2010E92LCI · 12-09-2017, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RajB

Nice winters both.

These are mine:

Ispiri FFR1’s.

They are nice! I'm thinking of spraying mine black when I take them off next year!

Chappers 71 · 12-09-2017, 06:56 AM

I'll just keep with the summers, which I've done every winter with no issues. Have found as long as there is plenty of tread on the tyres it's never been a problem.
My e36 328is was great fun in the snow with PS1s & the last time it snowed in Kent the Goodyear F1s were fine on the 335i it will be interesting to see how well the super sports handle a bit of snow.... If we get any

e28bmw · 12-09-2017, 11:32 AM

BBS LM reps for winter. Summer tyres on them but these are on just to kept the BBS CX-R's tidy.

mjn77 · 12-09-2017, 03:07 PM

MV3 with Goodyear UltraGrip 3. Will dig out the pics.

Just as well i've got winters, minus 3 here currently and gotta drive 235 miles south tomorrow!! Snow forecast for entire route

RajB · 12-09-2017, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shereen

They are nice! I'm thinking of spraying mine black when I take them off next year!

Thanks.

Tbh they came out darker than expected as they are supposed to be a dark metallic grey.

Yngvejos · 12-09-2017, 03:28 PM

Don't know if I have the right to post in the UK section, but here's my winter setup.
Alpina reps 8x18 and 9x18. I bought them for my E87 to use as summer wheels but when i went to pick them up I found out they had brand new snow tires fitted, so I use them on my E91 instead.

2010E92LCI · 12-09-2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mjn77

MV3 with Goodyear UltraGrip 3. Will dig out the pics.

Just as well i've got winters, minus 3 here currently and gotta drive 235 miles south tomorrow!! Snow forecast for entire route

Look forward to the pics!
Good luck for the drive!

hp88 · 12-10-2017, 05:36 PM

Sitting on 17"s at the moment, hate the look so was in two minds about fitting them again this year, Vredestein performed well through the snow this morning.

Digitalize · 12-10-2017, 05:59 PM

Put mine on today, although it was 9c and no snow for miles. Heading up towards the Midlands tomorrow, see how they do.

AndyVR · 12-11-2017, 03:08 AM

I don't have a winter setup yet but I used to on a smaller front wheel drive car, winter tyres were brilliant in low temperatures and in the wet, grip on snow and ice was surprising (in a good way). I found the tread didn't wear much after the cold season either. Definitely an investment that probably works out cheaper than just using summer tyres in the long run.

2010E92LCI · 12-11-2017, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyVR

I don't have a winter setup yet but I used to on a smaller front wheel drive car, winter tyres were brilliant in low temperatures and in the wet, grip on snow and ice was surprising (in a good way). I found the tread didn't wear much after the cold season either. Definitely an investment that probably works out cheaper than just using summer tyres in the long run.

Having driven the car today and yesterday in the snow/ice, I have to say that it was well worth the investment!

mjn77 · 12-16-2017, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by shereen

Look forward to the pics!
Good luck for the drive!

MV3 in gunmetal with Goodyear UltraGrip, with 12mm spacer on the rear.

Coped in the snow with no issues. Obviously, if i started in 1st gear and floored it, i went sideways. But start in 2nd and use the gas gently, no worries, but the braking was impressive! I couldn't get the ABS to kick in!

Phil325i · 12-16-2017, 10:27 AM

Great wheels Yngvejos - but you really do need some spacers. Your wheels have nearly disappeared inside the arches!

LazyHound · 12-26-2017, 05:44 AM

Utilitarian is the only way, continental style, no flashy alloys for me kids. Easy to clean aswell, but I don't wash it alot anyway (proper workhorse, gets washed every oil service 8/9k or summit)

RIKEN Snowtime's 205/55/16 - Been incredible in North Wales/England, highly recommended this tyre and very good value, done 10,000 miles on these since October (I do alot of miles) no visible wear at all!

MattOz · 12-28-2017, 08:02 AM

Here's mine. OEM M3 18" winters with Michelin Pilot Alpins.

2010E92LCI · 12-28-2017, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MattOz

Here's mine. OEM M3 18" winters with Michelin Pilot Alpins.

They look good

12-08-2017, 03:07 PM	#1
2010E92LCI Private 44 Rep 61 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Show and share your winter setup... Thought I'd create a thread for people to show off their winters! It is my first winter owning a BMW and my fiancé convinced me to put on a set of winter tyres. I guess I will know in a few months if it was worth it or not. He has had them on his cars for a few years now and is sold on the idea. We put on a set of 17 inch Borbet alloys wrapped in Dunlop winter sport 3D tyres (225/45/17) today. Took a before and after pic Attached Images
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StuBeeDoo New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear iTrader: (0)	Nice wheels. I actually prefer them to the MV3s. __________________ Best regards, Stuart.
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Junebug85 Colonel 1820 Rep 2,369 Posts Drives: BMW 540i xDrive - M Sport Plus Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Looking good! I have the same ones in gloss black Attached Images __________________ IG: project540ix G30 540i xDrive / Stage 3 via BM3 / xHP Stage 3 / Pure 800 Cast Turbo / 5" Catted Downpipe / MST Intake / Remus Exhaust / MSS Springs / 19" JR SL01 & Conti SC7 / 20" BBS CI-R & Michelin PS4S / F90 Sway Bars & Braces / Lots of Gloss Black
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RajB Brigadier General 455 Rep 3,306 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	Nice winters both. These are mine: Ispiri FFR1’s. __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build
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12-09-2017, 01:29 AM	#5
P14kle First Lieutenant 219 Rep 301 Posts Drives: E91 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: South West UK iTrader: (0)	Style 134 from an e60. No winter tyres, I just put these on in the winter to keep my style 95's in top shape!. 😁 Last edited by P14kle; 12-09-2017 at 10:57 AM..
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12-09-2017, 06:56 AM	#7
Chappers 71 Major General 6242 Rep 5,877 Posts Drives: Beige G31 540ix m sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kent, The Garden of England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 G31 xdrive 40i ... [7.67] 2006 E92 335i SE [9.50]	I'll just keep with the summers, which I've done every winter with no issues. Have found as long as there is plenty of tread on the tyres it's never been a problem. My e36 328is was great fun in the snow with PS1s & the last time it snowed in Kent the Goodyear F1s were fine on the 335i it will be interesting to see how well the super sports handle a bit of snow.... If we get any __________________ G31 40ix M Sport E92 335i. E36 328is coupe E39 540i V8 6SP manual E34 3.6 M5. E34 525i sport. VW Jetta Mk2 GTI 16v. 1679cc 1967 resto-cal beetle
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12-09-2017, 11:32 AM	#8
e28bmw First Lieutenant 304 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 1987 e28 and 2008 e92 335i msp Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	BBS LM reps for winter. Summer tyres on them but these are on just to kept the BBS CX-R's tidy. Attached Images __________________ Instagram @Jay4000
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mjn77 Colonel 1493 Rep 2,064 Posts Drives: E90 M3 LCI Jerez Black Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Herts, UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	MV3 with Goodyear UltraGrip 3. Will dig out the pics. Just as well i've got winters, minus 3 here currently and gotta drive 235 miles south tomorrow!! Snow forecast for entire route
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12-09-2017, 03:28 PM	#11
Yngvejos Private First Class 60 Rep 158 Posts Drives: E91 325i, E87 118d Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Don't know if I have the right to post in the UK section, but here's my winter setup. Alpina reps 8x18 and 9x18. I bought them for my E87 to use as summer wheels but when i went to pick them up I found out they had brand new snow tires fitted, so I use them on my E91 instead. Attached Images __________________ Yngvejos. 2005 E91 325i
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12-10-2017, 05:36 PM	#13
hp88 Private 16 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	Sitting on 17"s at the moment, hate the look so was in two minds about fitting them again this year, Vredestein performed well through the snow this morning.
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12-10-2017, 05:59 PM	#14
Digitalize Photographer 407 Rep 2,635 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Put mine on today, although it was 9c and no snow for miles. Heading up towards the Midlands tomorrow, see how they do.
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12-11-2017, 03:08 AM	#15
AndyVR Private 14 Rep 96 Posts Drives: E91 320i 2010 MSport Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	I don't have a winter setup yet but I used to on a smaller front wheel drive car, winter tyres were brilliant in low temperatures and in the wet, grip on snow and ice was surprising (in a good way). I found the tread didn't wear much after the cold season either. Definitely an investment that probably works out cheaper than just using summer tyres in the long run. __________________ 2010 E91 320i MSport VW Corrado VR6
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12-16-2017, 10:27 AM	#18
Phil325i Brigadier General 646 Rep 3,229 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Great wheels Yngvejos - but you really do need some spacers. Your wheels have nearly disappeared inside the arches! __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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12-26-2017, 05:44 AM	#19
LazyHound Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: E91 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Utilitarian is the only way, continental style, no flashy alloys for me kids. Easy to clean aswell, but I don't wash it alot anyway (proper workhorse, gets washed every oil service 8/9k or summit) RIKEN Snowtime's 205/55/16 - Been incredible in North Wales/England, highly recommended this tyre and very good value, done 10,000 miles on these since October (I do alot of miles) no visible wear at all! Last edited by LazyHound; 12-26-2017 at 05:55 AM..
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12-28-2017, 08:02 AM	#20
MattOz Lieutenant Colonel 347 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: Alpina G21 D3S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [0.00]	Here's mine. OEM M3 18" winters with Michelin Pilot Alpins.
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