Which wheel for winter?
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Ok fellows... 
I?m concidering upgrading my winter tires and wheels from OEM 16" to aftermarket 17".
I?m quite sure what kind of wheels I would like to have: Dezent K 8x17 ET18
Only "but" thing with this wheel is that I?m forced to use hubcentric rings with it. 74,1mm -> 72,5mm.
The other (almost same looking) model is BBS?s wheel.
It?s hub is for e60 (72,5mm). 8x17 ET 20.
The question is which one should I go for? Do you see the using of hubcentric ring would be a problem anyhow? Both wheels are German as we know
The tire will be either Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 or Michelin X-Ice North. 225/50 R17 is the size.
I?m concidering upgrading my winter tires and wheels from OEM 16" to aftermarket 17".
I?m quite sure what kind of wheels I would like to have: Dezent K 8x17 ET18
Only "but" thing with this wheel is that I?m forced to use hubcentric rings with it. 74,1mm -> 72,5mm.
The other (almost same looking) model is BBS?s wheel.
It?s hub is for e60 (72,5mm). 8x17 ET 20.
The question is which one should I go for? Do you see the using of hubcentric ring would be a problem anyhow? Both wheels are German as we know
The tire will be either Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 or Michelin X-Ice North. 225/50 R17 is the size.
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Dear Anzafin,
If the wheels aren't perfect, your E60 will not be either.
You need to have High Quality rims with perfect hub fittings!
I also recommend correct offsets (7,5x17 ET20).
Do not spoil your E60 with bad rims!
Up north in Finland Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5's with studs can't be wrong.
If the wheels aren't perfect, your E60 will not be either.
You need to have High Quality rims with perfect hub fittings!
I also recommend correct offsets (7,5x17 ET20).
Do not spoil your E60 with bad rims!
Up north in Finland Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5's with studs can't be wrong.
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I'm thinking of getting Borbet H for my winter wheel. The design looks like less snow will get caught in the wheel compared to other wheels with more spokes / wider spokes. This is the wheel recommended by tirerack. What do you guys think?
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Originally Posted by joewatch' post='482410' date='Oct 16 2007, 05:41 PM
I'm thinking of getting Borbet H for my winter wheel. The design looks like less snow will get caught in the wheel compared to other wheels with more spokes / wider spokes. This is the wheel recommended by tirerack. What do you guys think?
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Thank you everybody, I appreciate your input!
I chose the BBS as you advised and they're ordered now...
And what comes up about sand, salt and other things, I have had alloys for winter tires for years in my previous car (Toyota Avensis) and I never noticed any defects on them caused by winter use. They don't use much salt and sand here where I live. Streets in the town are usually sanded, that's true, but roads are usually clear. Only snow on them.
But yeah, I would not like to spend lots of €€€ for winter wheels. I rather put those €€€ for good winter tires
I chose the BBS as you advised and they're ordered now...
And what comes up about sand, salt and other things, I have had alloys for winter tires for years in my previous car (Toyota Avensis) and I never noticed any defects on them caused by winter use. They don't use much salt and sand here where I live. Streets in the town are usually sanded, that's true, but roads are usually clear. Only snow on them.
But yeah, I would not like to spend lots of €€€ for winter wheels. I rather put those €€€ for good winter tires
