Winter Wheel Setup
09-13-2005, 07:41 AM
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What do you guys think about the difference between steel wheels and alloy wheels for winter setup for a 545? Which one would you recommend??
The Tech Talk in Sept issue of Roundel suggested steel wheels due to the heavier weight (better traction), cheaper, and easier to repair than alloy. They were recommending this setup for a '97 318ti, but can we use the same argument for the 545?
Any opinions??
The Tech Talk in Sept issue of Roundel suggested steel wheels due to the heavier weight (better traction), cheaper, and easier to repair than alloy. They were recommending this setup for a '97 318ti, but can we use the same argument for the 545?
Any opinions??
09-13-2005, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by JStraw' date='Sep 13 2005, 08:41 AM
What do you guys think about the difference between steel wheels and alloy wheels for winter setup for a 545? Which one would you recommend??
The Tech Talk in Sept issue of Roundel suggested steel wheels due to the heavier weight (better traction), cheaper, and easier to repair than alloy.? They were recommending this setup for a '97 318ti, but can we use the same argument for the 545?
Any opinions??
The Tech Talk in Sept issue of Roundel suggested steel wheels due to the heavier weight (better traction), cheaper, and easier to repair than alloy.? They were recommending this setup for a '97 318ti, but can we use the same argument for the 545?
Any opinions??
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If it were me, I would go with a good set of snow tires for the winter - and if I had the $$$ those snow tires would be mounted on a dedicated set of alloy wheels.I lived in IN for a while and made regular trips to Chicago - I dooo miss the winter...
09-13-2005, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JStraw' date='Sep 13 2005, 05:41 PM
What do you guys think about the difference between steel wheels and alloy wheels for winter setup for a 545? Which one would you recommend??
The Tech Talk in Sept issue of Roundel suggested steel wheels due to the heavier weight (better traction), cheaper, and easier to repair than alloy.? They were recommending this setup for a '97 318ti, but can we use the same argument for the 545?
Any opinions??
The Tech Talk in Sept issue of Roundel suggested steel wheels due to the heavier weight (better traction), cheaper, and easier to repair than alloy.? They were recommending this setup for a '97 318ti, but can we use the same argument for the 545?
Any opinions??
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The 545i needs minimun 17" wheels.
Buy a set of winter tires to your standard 17" alloys and buy some nice 18" or 19" summer wheels!
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