550i snow tires
10-23-2009, 06:59 PM
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hey guys im new here. i have a 09 m3 but my dad will be getting a 550i in december. I did a little searching but havnt found the answer. I was hoping you could help me out. What is the best snow tires that can be put on a 550i sport. if there are no available solutions what rim and tire combo can i use that would be nest in the snow. All suggestions are appreciated.
10-23-2009, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dillon733' post='1039267' date='Oct 23 2009, 10:59 PM
hey guys im new here. i have a 09 m3 but my dad will be getting a 550i in december. I did a little searching but havnt found the answer. I was hoping you could help me out. What is the best snow tires that can be put on a 550i sport. if there are no available solutions what rim and tire combo can i use that would be nest in the snow. All suggestions are appreciated.
What is your goal with the winter set? Do you want: (1) maximum snow traction (such as if you live in a snow-laden climate); or (2) acceptable (but not max) snow traction coupled with superior dry weather performance and grip.
I wanted the later as I live in NYC so I run on the Dunlop WinterSport M3s on OEM Style 123 wheels (18 inches). You definitely want 17s or 18s and not 19s for greater pothole protection. The recommended 18 inch snow tire size for the 550i Sport is 245/40/18s. I recycled my snow tires that I had on my Infiniti M45 Sport which are one size taller (245/45/18) but so far no rubbing at all.
If I wanted max snow performance, I'd get Bridgestone Blizzaks.
10-23-2009, 07:11 PM
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I have Blizzak LM-25's on my stock, 19" M5 wheels, which I use for winter. Check out TireRack. Just be cautious on the 255 front. That won't work on the 550. You'll need a 245 for the front, at which point, you might as well do for the rear too.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='1039278' date='Oct 23 2009, 11:11 PM
I have Blizzak LM-25's on my stock, 19" M5 wheels, which I use for winter. Check out TireRack. Just be cautious on the 255 front. That won't work on the 550. You'll need a 245 for the front, at which point, you might as well do for the rear too.
10-24-2009, 10:08 AM
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I am new to BMW and just purchased a 2007 550i. I live in CT and would like cold weather wheels and tires but have a truck if there is deep snow. My question is can anyone confirm if 17s really will fit this car and if so, which wheel style(s)? I like the 122 which is 17x8 and the 138 which is 17x7.5. And the 123 but only seem to be 18s. Thank you very much from a noob.
Originally Posted by dillon733' post='1039267' date='Oct 23 2009, 10:59 PM
hey guys im new here. i have a 09 m3 but my dad will be getting a 550i in december. I did a little searching but havnt found the answer. I was hoping you could help me out. What is the best snow tires that can be put on a 550i sport. if there are no available solutions what rim and tire combo can i use that would be nest in the snow. All suggestions are appreciated.
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Originally Posted by 2minimalist' post='1039546' date='Oct 24 2009, 09:08 PM
I am new to BMW and just purchased a 2007 550i. I live in CT and would like cold weather wheels and tires but have a truck if there is deep snow. My question is can anyone confirm if 17s really will fit this car and if so, which wheel style(s)? I like the 122 which is 17x8 and the 138 which is 17x7.5. And the 123 but only seem to be 18s. Thank you very much from a noob.
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I have Pirelli SnowSports 210 or something like that on 17in wheels, same size all around. I drive in "urban" snow and actually wish I had more agressive winter tires although I haven't gotten stuck in the snow. My biggest issue is the ride height of the 550i sport. In the winter I have to drive through alleys and small side streets that aren't always plowed right away so I have to drive through 4-5in of the white stuff. Sometimes I need to disable traction control to power through.
Anyway, for the handful of times I need to drive in that weather, the setup is fine.
Anyway, for the handful of times I need to drive in that weather, the setup is fine.
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Originally Posted by 2minimalist' post='1040465' date='Oct 26 2009, 12:59 AM
Thank you for your info. I am going to look for a set of 17" 138s for winter.