Best Winter Tire & RIMS for 545I
08-26-2008, 12:11 PM
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New to the Forum, love it, you all Rock, Bought the below 545I in April 08, CPO, in Chicago, it has the stock Dunlop DSST runflat's on them , 245/35/18,
Trying to figure out the best winter tires and RIM options out there and from where to get them from, Appreciate your help.
2005 545i/ Black/Black Lthr/ Premium Pkg/ Cold Weather Pkg/ Dark Poplar trim/ Logic7/ Comfort Seats/ Rear Comfort Pkg/ Steptronic/ 6 cd changer/ Heads up display/ Navigation.
New to the Forum, love it, you all Rock, Bought the below 545I in April 08, CPO, in Chicago, it has the stock Dunlop DSST runflat's on them , 245/35/18,
Trying to figure out the best winter tires and RIM options out there and from where to get them from, Appreciate your help.
2005 545i/ Black/Black Lthr/ Premium Pkg/ Cold Weather Pkg/ Dark Poplar trim/ Logic7/ Comfort Seats/ Rear Comfort Pkg/ Steptronic/ 6 cd changer/ Heads up display/ Navigation.
08-26-2008, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ek5abi' post='654839' date='Aug 27 2008, 05:11 AM
All,
New to the Forum, love it, you all Rock, Bought the below 545I in April 08, CPO, in Chicago, it has the stock Dunlop DSST runflat's on them , 245/35/18,
Trying to figure out the best winter tires and RIM options out there and from where to get them from, Appreciate your help.
2005 545i/ Black/Black Lthr/ Premium Pkg/ Cold Weather Pkg/ Dark Poplar trim/ Logic7/ Comfort Seats/ Rear Comfort Pkg/ Steptronic/ 6 cd changer/ Heads up display/ Navigation.
New to the Forum, love it, you all Rock, Bought the below 545I in April 08, CPO, in Chicago, it has the stock Dunlop DSST runflat's on them , 245/35/18,
Trying to figure out the best winter tires and RIM options out there and from where to get them from, Appreciate your help.
2005 545i/ Black/Black Lthr/ Premium Pkg/ Cold Weather Pkg/ Dark Poplar trim/ Logic7/ Comfort Seats/ Rear Comfort Pkg/ Steptronic/ 6 cd changer/ Heads up display/ Navigation.
08-26-2008, 12:23 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Might try e-Bay or Craigslist as a lot of guys pull the stock 17" style 138s a lot of e60s come with and unload them on the cheap--I did. It's a good way to get a good fitment, quality OEM wheel. Then put on some Blizzaks. I'm sure some of the guys in the colder climes will chime in with other tire recommendations.
It's usually not that extreme where I live, so I just put on some all-seasons. Everyone has their needs, and Chicago probably requires a switch. Welcome aboard.
It's usually not that extreme where I live, so I just put on some all-seasons. Everyone has their needs, and Chicago probably requires a switch. Welcome aboard.
08-26-2008, 01:12 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by ek5abi' post='654861' date='Aug 26 2008, 03:39 PM
Thanks Guys, I have heard of the Nokians 5 Hakkapeliita tire as a great winter tire, I was thinking about 225/50/17 non runflats and non studded. Thoughts !
08-26-2008, 04:52 PM
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Nokians have a great reputation, although from what I've heard they tend to wear quickly. If you can afford them, I'm sure they would be a great tire for you.
I have the Dunlop WinterSport M3 in 225/50/17 on BMW OEM wheels, and have had very good luck with them even with a rear wheel drive car in New England.
I have the Dunlop WinterSport M3 in 225/50/17 on BMW OEM wheels, and have had very good luck with them even with a rear wheel drive car in New England.
08-26-2008, 07:55 PM
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Dunlop Winter Sport M3. Had a set of M2's that I used for 6 winters. Never was stranded once. I always use BMW OEM 17" wheels for winter. Have not been able to bend one yet.
08-26-2008, 08:01 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
I had the 18" Blizzak LM-25's on my 530xi and they are hands down the best snow tires I have EVER put on a car. It was unreal. I called my E60 the Audi Eater, in the snow. They're a little soft and mushy on dry roads, so you might want to check out the Dunlop M3's too, but for pure snow traction and only the best, Blizzaks without question.
PS - I'm selling my brand new set, if anyone is interested. They're 245/40/18 Blizzak LM-25's. I need to upgrade to 19" snowies now, so I can't use these anymore.
PS - I'm selling my brand new set, if anyone is interested. They're 245/40/18 Blizzak LM-25's. I need to upgrade to 19" snowies now, so I can't use these anymore.