I wanna use factory rims with snow tires
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evperrry,
I had Mich Pilot Alpins winter put on my sport package. They were 245 width all the way around (stock front tire size). The rear wheel is more prone to getting curb rash I guess, since the tire does not go out over the rim now. At the time, Tire Rack did not have 275 width for the rear in any winter tire. I will load some pictures I took of the rear with the 245 when I get home for you to see.
I had Mich Pilot Alpins winter put on my sport package. They were 245 width all the way around (stock front tire size). The rear wheel is more prone to getting curb rash I guess, since the tire does not go out over the rim now. At the time, Tire Rack did not have 275 width for the rear in any winter tire. I will load some pictures I took of the rear with the 245 when I get home for you to see.
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Boy those rears really look "stretched" widthwise...
evperry, getting a wheel/tire package isn't that much more expensive from Tire Rack. The smaller wheels (17's) mean better traction, less problems with potholes, and less expensive snow tires. Having them permanently mounted to another set of wheels allows you (or someone else) to easily mount and dismount them on the car. Also, there is no wear and tear on your "good" wheels during the winter.
If you add up the cost of two mount/dismount and balancing each year, you'll find that the wheels pretty much pay for themselves after some time.
For me, an added benefit is that I can wait until the very last minute to install them so I don't have to drive around on them until it actually snows.
evperry, getting a wheel/tire package isn't that much more expensive from Tire Rack. The smaller wheels (17's) mean better traction, less problems with potholes, and less expensive snow tires. Having them permanently mounted to another set of wheels allows you (or someone else) to easily mount and dismount them on the car. Also, there is no wear and tear on your "good" wheels during the winter.
If you add up the cost of two mount/dismount and balancing each year, you'll find that the wheels pretty much pay for themselves after some time.
For me, an added benefit is that I can wait until the very last minute to install them so I don't have to drive around on them until it actually snows.
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I just got 2 pair of the front 124 wheels from bmwwheels.com and Dunlop M3's from tirerack.com for winter wheels and tires. Works great for me.
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Originally Posted by pharding' date='Dec 4 2004, 09:02 AM
I just got 2 pair of the front 124 wheels from bmwwheels.com and Dunlop M3's from tirerack.com for winter wheels and tires.? Works great for me.
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Interestingly, my dealer could not put them on the wheels and had to outsource it to someone else in town. Weird since they mount 19"s all the time....anyone else have that happen to them?
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Originally Posted by CRRobert' date='Dec 4 2004, 06:01 PM
Sans,
What is the width on the rear? Is it 245, because it does not seem as stretched as my rear.
What is the width on the rear? Is it 245, because it does not seem as stretched as my rear.
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