Snow tire wheel photos - show us yours!

Park2670 · 11-23-2008, 12:09 AM

I use the stock 162s with Dunlop 3D 235/40R18 all the way around. Does great

I love driving in the snow in my 335, no need for Xi.

UdubBadger · 11-23-2008, 12:32 AM

Goodyear Ultra Grip GW3's over 17" 161's painted Semi Gloss Black.

Year's_End · 11-23-2008, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

Goodyear Ultra Grip GW3's over 17" 161's painted Semi Gloss Black.

that's not a bad look. never seen gloss black OEM wheels before. got any higher-res pics?

UdubBadger · 11-23-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

that's not a bad look. never seen gloss black OEM wheels before. got any higher-res pics?

unfortunately no... I'm gonna try to polish them up over thanksgiving break and go out for a shoot though

Year's_End · 11-23-2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

unfortunately no... I'm gonna try to polish them up over thanksgiving break and go out for a shoot though

sweet i'll be sure to look for the thread.

edy74 · 11-23-2008, 06:14 AM

... so? are 18" winter tires any good? i'm thinking to run 225/40/18 all the way around.

Park2670 · 11-23-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by edy74

... so? are 18" winter tires any good? i'm thinking to run 225/40/18 all the way around.

They are great. Never had any issues with mine.

John 070 · 11-23-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Takashi

What's wrong with rims made in China?

I've found in my shopping that their rims generally seem to be heavy. I personally like ASA, which are licensed by BBS. They're made in S Korea and have some lightweight rims for a good price. My rims are 21.5 lbs and cost $89 ea. I don't like the looks, but I've been complimented on them since I put them on. Go figure!

John 070 · 11-23-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

I use the stock 162s with Dunlop 3D 235/40R18 all the way around. Does great

I love driving in the snow in my 335, no need for Xi.

After my first experience on Friday (only 3" though) I totally agree, love the RWD with snows on all corners. I see people at work with the xi and all seasons, definitely think we're better off once we're at speed.

Park2670 · 11-23-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by John 070

After my first experience on Friday (only 3" though) I totally agree, love the RWD with snows on all corners. I see people at work with the xi and all seasons, definitely think we're better off once we're at speed.

Oh definitely better. I always laugh at the people with summers and Xi wondering why im doing better than them.

ede92 · 11-24-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

Oh definitely better. I always laugh at the people with summers and Xi wondering why im doing better than them.

Well there is this simple Physics concept called friction. After all if we didn't have wet conditions to deal with we could all drive on slicks. So tire technology has evolved to handle various loss of traction conditions in the same tire/tread design.

I have driven 2 E39s through 8 winters but since I believe in friction I bought another set of wheels with performance winters

This was a huge improvement over the stock tires of course and that's why I did that.

All the xi models do is apply a little more force to the wheels that are losing traction. You still need the tires to adhere to the wet/icy/snowy surface though, so dedicated winter tires do in fact help an xi model.

In the end most contemporary BMWs will do just fine with 4 snows on a level surface. But you are not going experience the same degree of satisfaction on uphill grades. Period.

Park2670 · 11-24-2008, 03:47 PM

That was my intent ede92. The common person driving an Xi think thats good enough, and dont even think about buying snow tires. Being only RWD I understand that I wont move in the snow without snow tires. I do also know that an Xi equipped vehicle will run circles around me if they have snow tires on. Thats the compromise I have made to keep my gas mileage/tire wear and IMO driveability slightly better during the dry months.

ede92 · 11-24-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

That was my intent ede92. The common person driving an Xi think thats good enough, and dont even think about buying snow tires. Being only RWD I understand that I wont move in the snow without snow tires. I do also know that an Xi equipped vehicle will run circles around me if they have snow tires on. Thats the compromise I have made to keep my gas mileage/tire wear and IMO driveability slightly better during the dry months.

I am with you. There are cars though that seem to be designed not to apply any force in slippery conditions - like a Mercedes 190 we used to own or even a 90's 3er. Even 100lbs in the back couldn't help those snow pigs :-)

So traction control and the near perfect balance exhibited on newer BMWs has helped out a lot for those who stick (no pun intended) with snows on a RWD BMW.

Happy sliding

mmm def · 11-24-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by edy74

... so? are 18" winter tires any good? i'm thinking to run 225/40/18 all the way around.

i had no problems running that size on my 189's. You'll be fine.

Winston Wolf · 11-25-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MN BMW

I am also a"Tax Paying, Gun Toting, American Veteran" from Minneapolis.

My regards....I wish there were more of us.

I wish it would snow a foot.

Nikos335i · 11-25-2008, 07:16 PM

Sorry not the best pic!

Replica 162's in 17's with Toyo Garit KX 225-45-17 tires.

BK · 11-25-2008, 10:19 PM

For buckeyebimmer, who wanted more angles of the ASA JH3 wheels. First, a few from two winters ago. First shot is the last wash and wax they got before they went on the car for the winter.

BK · 11-25-2008, 10:20 PM

And here are a couple from last winter. I almost waited too long before putting them on the car -- I actually put them on while it was snowing outside.

Nikos335i · 11-26-2008, 12:19 AM

That is what I call procrastinating my friend!!!!

am_ver · 11-26-2008, 01:14 AM

do you guys change your own tires? What kind of jack do we need for that?

Rafstar · 11-26-2008, 01:39 AM

MN BMW · 11-26-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Winston Wolf

My regards....I wish there were more of us.

I wish it would snow a foot.

Likewise

11-23-2008, 12:09 AM	#23
Park2670 General 362 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	I use the stock 162s with Dunlop 3D 235/40R18 all the way around. Does great I love driving in the snow in my 335, no need for Xi. Attached Images __________________
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11-23-2008, 12:32 AM	#24
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11-23-2008, 06:14 AM	#28
edy74 Captain 139 Rep 767 Posts Drives: CUSTO///M E90 , 640d xdrive Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bucharest iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 318i [9.00]	... so? are 18" winter tires any good? i'm thinking to run 225/40/18 all the way around. __________________
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11-24-2008, 03:47 PM	#34
Park2670 General 362 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	That was my intent ede92. The common person driving an Xi think thats good enough, and dont even think about buying snow tires. Being only RWD I understand that I wont move in the snow without snow tires. I do also know that an Xi equipped vehicle will run circles around me if they have snow tires on. Thats the compromise I have made to keep my gas mileage/tire wear and IMO driveability slightly better during the dry months.
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11-25-2008, 07:16 PM	#38
Nikos335i Brigadier General 95 Rep 3,822 Posts Drives: 2012 B8 S4 & 2013 F30 328xi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (13) Garage List 2012 Audi S4 [9.00] 2007 E90 335i [9.00] 2011 Audi A4 Avant [10.00]	Sorry not the best pic! Replica 162's in 17's with Toyo Garit KX 225-45-17 tires. Attached Images __________________ *'12 B8 S4 Ice Silver on Black/Premium/DSG/Sport Diff/Nav/Carbon Inlays/19' Titanium Wheels/RS4 Grill/AWE exhaust/Alu Kreuz/H&R OE/Pagid RS19* '13 F30 328xi Sapphire Black/Coral Red/Sportline/gloss black with matte red/Style 397 18" wheels gone: '07 E90 335i, Alpine White/Black with aluminum/sport/ steptronic/paddles/premium/Logic7 gone: '06 E61 530xi Sapphire Black/Black with aluminum/premium/panoramic sunroof/Logic7/PDC
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11-25-2008, 10:19 PM	#39
BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	For buckeyebimmer, who wanted more angles of the ASA JH3 wheels. First, a few from two winters ago. First shot is the last wash and wax they got before they went on the car for the winter. Attached Images __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	And here are a couple from last winter. I almost waited too long before putting them on the car -- I actually put them on while it was snowing outside. Attached Images __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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11-26-2008, 12:19 AM	#41
Nikos335i Brigadier General 95 Rep 3,822 Posts Drives: 2012 B8 S4 & 2013 F30 328xi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (13) Garage List 2012 Audi S4 [9.00] 2007 E90 335i [9.00] 2011 Audi A4 Avant [10.00]	That is what I call procrastinating my friend!!!! __________________ *'12 B8 S4 Ice Silver on Black/Premium/DSG/Sport Diff/Nav/Carbon Inlays/19' Titanium Wheels/RS4 Grill/AWE exhaust/Alu Kreuz/H&R OE/Pagid RS19* '13 F30 328xi Sapphire Black/Coral Red/Sportline/gloss black with matte red/Style 397 18" wheels gone: '07 E90 335i, Alpine White/Black with aluminum/sport/ steptronic/paddles/premium/Logic7 gone: '06 E61 530xi Sapphire Black/Black with aluminum/premium/panoramic sunroof/Logic7/PDC
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