The cold weather is coming...

Somerset Jim · 11-19-2015, 04:59 PM

Just put the winter wheels on the car in anticipation for this weekend. Anyone else got them on yet??

mv57 · 11-19-2015, 05:07 PM

Not yet no. What is the temperature for them. Lass than 7?

MattOz · 11-19-2015, 05:07 PM

They'll be on tomorrow. About a week early, but it's going to be cold enough.

marknjayne · 11-19-2015, 05:11 PM

my car gets sorned at the end of the month ,i hate road salt eating away my car

Rich_D · 11-19-2015, 06:24 PM

Winter tyres are recommended once the ambient temperature is below 7c during the day, I'm holding out for now, but it won't be long...

Somerset Jim · 11-19-2015, 06:31 PM

I find that when its wet they work well but I only have a set for the E93 so if it does snow then we are covered. So far this winter its been so mild I was thinking that we wouldn't get a cold snap!

Russ200 · 11-20-2015, 12:31 AM

Mine are going on today can't beat steelies for winter.

Getting the 219's refurbed. Going to make the most of a deal midland car care have this month.

Aragorn30d · 11-20-2015, 04:38 AM

I've just fitted mine. Mainly because the front tyres on my MV3's are awful in this wet weather (they're some awful linglong crap that the previous owner installed and wont be going back on next year)

Went with 17" steels as i wanted to try a slightly "rat" look. I think it looks pretty cool, probably a lot of folk that would hate it though! Need to sort some photos.

Phil325i · 11-20-2015, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich_D

Winter tyres are recommended once the ambient temperature is below 7c during the day, I'm holding out for now, but it won't be long...

+1

The predicted cold snap appears to be just a few days...for now.

Rich_D · 11-20-2015, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

+1

The predicted cold snap appears to be just a few days...for now.

I've got brand new Goodyear Eagle F1's on as well, so there is plenty of grip for now, I don't want to be chewing up the very soft winter tyres just yet, my remapped 330d is not kind on rear tyres!

gaza01 · 11-20-2015, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich_D

I've got brand new Goodyear Eagle F1's on as well, so there is plenty of grip for now, I don't want to be chewing up the very soft winter tyres just yet, my remapped 330d is not kind on rear tyres!

Bearin mind summer tyres actually wear faster in the cold. Allmuch of a muchness but jsut somethig to consider

Martyn76 · 11-20-2015, 11:17 AM

Hi All,

What are everyone's thoughts on running winters on steelies rather than alloys?

Looking to get my first set of winters but undecided about what to go for, seen steel wheels with Avon Ice Touring tires for about £480 or go 2nd hand and get a set of BMW alloys rom Germany for similar with used tires on (approx 5mm tread).

marty · 11-20-2015, 11:26 AM

I use my winter tyres on steelies, you just have to put up with the "what happened to your wheels" or "who nicked your alloys" comments

Not put them on yet though.

Nickos · 11-20-2015, 11:29 AM

Just waiting on my Heyner bags to arrive then it's winter wheel time.

AWSAWS · 11-20-2015, 12:37 PM

I think all season tyres will do for now.

Look forward to some snow for some laddish behavior in quiet car parks.

Rich_D · 11-20-2015, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gaza01

Bearin mind summer tyres actually wear faster in the cold. Allmuch of a muchness but jsut somethig to consider

First time I have ever heard that claim and I would be amazed if that were the case

JM85 · 11-20-2015, 01:44 PM

Had mine fitted tonight, hope it snows now

smuler · 11-20-2015, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Martyn76

Hi All,

What are everyone's thoughts on running winters on steelies rather than alloys?

Looking to get my first set of winters but undecided about what to go for, seen steel wheels with Avon Ice Touring tires for about £480 or go 2nd hand and get a set of BMW alloys rom Germany for similar with used tires on (approx 5mm tread).

I paid 630£ for brand new tyres and good condition used BMW alloys. So if you'd be okay with used tyres would have though the price be pretty close to your 480£ quote but with advantage of decent OEM wheels, which I guess you could sell easier than steel thus recouping some of the cost.

Aragorn30d · 11-20-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Martyn76

Hi All,

What are everyone's thoughts on running winters on steelies rather than alloys?

Looking to get my first set of winters but undecided about what to go for, seen steel wheels with Avon Ice Touring tires for about £480 or go 2nd hand and get a set of BMW alloys rom Germany for similar with used tires on (approx 5mm tread).

I had some 225/45R17 winters left over from my old car, so bought some steels from here:

https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/steel-w...w/x1/18i-19830

Fits the 330d just fine, but the rear could be doing with a bit of spacing. (though thats something that applys to any "square" setup on a Pre-LCI car i guess.)

FWIW, Goodyear Ultragrip Performance Gen1's in the same size are only £90 each from the same site, and much better than the Avons. Conti TS850's are also excellent and similar price.

You'll get those tyres and steels for similar money to your Avons.

Winter tyres are also usless at much below 4mm, so no point buying some at 5.

hp88 · 11-20-2015, 05:57 PM

Vredestein Wintrac arrived this morning, temp is suppose to dip below 0 this week so they have arrived at the right time. Haven't fitted them yet but 17" I think they're going to look a bit odd.

Somerset Jim · 11-20-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich_D

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaza01

Bearin mind summer tyres actually wear faster in the cold. Allmuch of a muchness but jsut somethig to consider

First time I have ever heard that claim and I would be amazed if that were the case

I've heard that the summer tyres are more brittle than the winters at lower temps and the rubber compound tends be chiselled away by the rough but of the road.

It's a small but gradual process...

Swiss Tony · 11-20-2015, 06:16 PM

Little flurry of snow tonight here in Ireland. Mine are going on tomorrow!

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Somerset Jim Captain 23 Rep 617 Posts Drives: E93 M3 LCI DCT & F01 730d SE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Wellington, Somerset iTrader: (5)	I find that when its wet they work well but I only have a set for the E93 so if it does snow then we are covered. So far this winter its been so mild I was thinking that we wouldn't get a cold snap!
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Russ200 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 294 Posts Drives: G20 m340i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Telford iTrader: (2)	Mine are going on today can't beat steelies for winter. Getting the 219's refurbed. Going to make the most of a deal midland car care have this month.
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Aragorn30d Lieutenant Colonel 169 Rep 1,596 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fife iTrader: (0)	I've just fitted mine. Mainly because the front tyres on my MV3's are awful in this wet weather (they're some awful linglong crap that the previous owner installed and wont be going back on next year) Went with 17" steels as i wanted to try a slightly "rat" look. I think it looks pretty cool, probably a lot of folk that would hate it though! Need to sort some photos.
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Martyn76 Private 14 Rep 66 Posts Drives: LeMans Blue E91 330D Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Corby, Northants iTrader: (0)	Hi All, What are everyone's thoughts on running winters on steelies rather than alloys? Looking to get my first set of winters but undecided about what to go for, seen steel wheels with Avon Ice Touring tires for about £480 or go 2nd hand and get a set of BMW alloys rom Germany for similar with used tires on (approx 5mm tread).
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marty Enlisted Member 4 Rep 37 Posts Drives: e91 330d Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: The Fens iTrader: (0)	I use my winter tyres on steelies, you just have to put up with the "what happened to your wheels" or "who nicked your alloys" comments Not put them on yet though. Last edited by marty; 11-20-2015 at 11:39 AM..
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hp88 Private 14 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	Vredestein Wintrac arrived this morning, temp is suppose to dip below 0 this week so they have arrived at the right time. Haven't fitted them yet but 17" I think they're going to look a bit odd.
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