550i winter tire/wheel recommendation
01-29-2008, 03:42 PM
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Since the purpose of winter tires is to facilitate winter driving and 17" wheels are better suited than 18", I went with a set of near-new (i.e. gently used) 17" wheels (acquired from a member here at E60) and added Blizzak LM-25V tires.
While the handling is not like the 19" setup, it?s still quite good and the 17" size provides for an additional cushion against pothole damage.
While the handling is not like the 19" setup, it?s still quite good and the 17" size provides for an additional cushion against pothole damage.
01-29-2008, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='524490' date='Jan 29 2008, 07:42 PM
Since the purpose of winter tires is to facilitate winter driving and 17" wheels are better suited than 18", I went with a set of near-new (i.e. gently used) 17" wheels (acquired from a member here at E60) and added Blizzak LM-25V tires.
While the handling is not like the 19" setup, it?s still quite good and the 17" size provides for an additional cushion against pothole damage.
While the handling is not like the 19" setup, it?s still quite good and the 17" size provides for an additional cushion against pothole damage.
(I think I also smell a new signature coming from him too...either that or his RF account was closed!)
01-29-2008, 04:03 PM
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I just ordered 18 inch no name wheels with Dunlop Sport 3D's for my winter setup from Tire Rack. All in, they were about $1600. I'll let you all know how they perform in the Colorado snow on my 550.
01-29-2008, 06:13 PM
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My Ride: E46 330, E60 550 on order: Carbon Black/Natural Brown, 6MT.
18" ASA JH3 with Dunlop Wintersport M3s. A little noisier than the LM-25s. Very capable in the snow.
01-29-2008, 09:26 PM
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There you go 
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Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 225/50 R17.
I like 17" better in snow. Wintry roads can get very bumpy (at least here) so I prefer
a bit softer combination in wheels & tires.
: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 225/50 R17.
I like 17" better in snow. Wintry roads can get very bumpy (at least here) so I prefer
a bit softer combination in wheels & tires.
01-30-2008, 06:31 AM
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I would love to be able to put winter tires on the stock 172's as I plan a set of 20's for the nice weather. That would be ideal for me but try finding a dedicated snow tire to fit the 172's. It just doesnt exist.
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