My Winter Setup

zzzbullseye · 12-15-2009, 06:25 PM

Came home yesterday and found the UPS guys unloading my winter setup

I'm rolling Blizzak LM60 225/45 tires on 17 x 8 Rial Salerno wheels. I think they compliment my rig nicely. Took them out for a spin in 35°F weather after getting them mounted...definitely a different feel than my 19" Potenza RE050's

I'm ready for some snow now to see how they do what they do best! Thanks to Gary at the Tire Rack for helping with the order. Anyone on the fence about ordering from TR, take note...I received 50% off one of the wheels due to a small gouge, this was negotiated with no hassle whatsoever. A big

to customer service for taking care of that credit!

Peter@VMRWheels · 12-15-2009, 06:28 PM

This is a very decent looking winter setup, its now time to attack those snowy roads. congrats!!!

MassBimmer · 12-15-2009, 06:32 PM

Spacers!!!

remmib · 12-15-2009, 06:44 PM

Very nice winters.

zzzbullseye · 12-15-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter@VMRWheels

This is a very decent looking winter setup, its now time to attack those snowy roads. congrats!!!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Spacers!!!

I hear ya...an M3 buddy of mine just ordered a set...and my wallet can only hide for so long...

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

Very nice winters.

Thanks!

BMdblU · 12-16-2009, 10:52 PM

Nice choices!

zzzbullseye · 12-17-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BMdblU

Nice choices!

Thanks!

DJBrand1 · 12-20-2009, 11:27 PM

Nice wheel. They can def. pass for an oem looking setup.

zzzbullseye · 12-21-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DJBrand1

Nice wheel. They can def. pass for an oem looking setup.

Thanks!

zzzbullseye · 12-21-2009, 07:08 AM

I've been running this setup for a week now and can say that I'm still pleased. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to give them a go in the snow yet - drove through some fairly heavy flakes, but it wasn't sticking to the roadway...

Put about 500 miles on them this past weekend and pushed them up to 130 mph...that's all I really cared to do speed-wise, the compound on these tires definitely makes them feel like marshmallows at that velocity. As mentioned by others on the forum, Blizzaks are pretty spongy compared to the average summer setup, I'm starting to get used to them though and it's worth the performance trade-off for inclement weather piece of mind.

boi222 · 12-21-2009, 10:51 PM

looks nice. where did you get the bmw center caps from?

zzzbullseye · 12-22-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by boi222

looks nice. where did you get the bmw center caps from?

Tire Rack threw them on for me. They were $11 a piece. I'm sure if you call Gary he'd set you up.

1-877-522-8473 ext 386

Here's the sticky thread where Gary talks about them:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304965

boi222 · 12-22-2009, 08:45 AM

thanks pal. one more question, what tire pressure do u keep it at?

zzzbullseye · 12-22-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by boi222

thanks pal. one more question, what tire pressure do u keep it at?

No problem, glad to offer the info. I'm running the fronts at about 40 psi and the rears at 45 psi. This is sort of in between the <100 mph and >100 mph recommendations.

RodTheFemur · 12-22-2009, 08:11 PM

Wow, 40-45 PSI?!

Why so high? I have been running 32 PSI on my 17x8 rial Salerno's with Blizzak LM-22's. Am I doing something wrong?

bobbyd1961 · 12-22-2009, 08:33 PM

i have a set of 225/45/17 runflat michelin primacy alpines for sale 1 season only last january to march. sport edition rims which are descent. all for 500 jersey
had them on my 335 xi sedan

zzzbullseye · 12-22-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RodTheFemur

Wow, 40-45 PSI?!

Why so high? I have been running 32 PSI on my 17x8 rial Salerno's with Blizzak LM-22's. Am I doing something wrong?

32 psi might be a little low. The recommended psi figures found on the sticker on the inside door frame lists 33/41 (front/rear) for under 100 mph, and 41/48 (front/rear) for over 100 mph. This is based on sport package and 18" wheels. However, I'm running 17s now with my winter setup and I run 19s for my summers...so I'm sorta in between.

Obviously the higher the pressure the harsher the ride, but better for snow traction and higher speeds.

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Originally Posted by bobbyd1961

i have a set of 225/45/17 runflat michelin primacy alpines for sale 1 season only last january to march. sport edition rims which are descent. all for 500 jersey
had them on my 335 xi sedan

Did you mean to post this on this thread...or maybe as a separate post in the Wheels and Tires Forum?

boi222 · 12-22-2009, 10:23 PM

i put 35 front and 36 rear...the recommend pressure for my 18" m-sport coupe.... the winters are the same setup as yours (17" rial salernos but with dunlop)... do you think this pressure is ok?

zzzbullseye · 12-23-2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by boi222

i put 35 front and 36 rear...the recommend pressure for my 18" m-sport coupe.... the winters are the same setup as yours (17" rial salernos but with dunlop)... do you think this pressure is ok?

I'd say it's definitely ok, especially if that's what the door badging reco's. I'm far from the expert however. I would defer to some of the more knowledgeable forum members. You could always give the friendly folks at the Tire Rack a ring also.

kugasman · 12-23-2009, 07:04 AM

I have the exact same setup. Looks great! Can't wait for the winter storm on Christmas to find out how it goes in the snow!!

zzzbullseye · 12-23-2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kugasman

I have the exact same setup. Looks great! Can't wait for the winter storm on Christmas to find out how it goes in the snow!!

Thanks. I'm patiently (sorta..

) waiting for snow here in STL...27% chance of snow on Christmas day...that's it for the 10-day forecast...

thomaslime · 12-23-2009, 01:02 PM

hey would anyone know if this would fit on a coupe. looking to get a similar set up.

12-15-2009, 06:25 PM	#1
zzzbullseye BMW Addict 102 Rep 792 Posts Drives: 2011 550i (F10) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (4)	My Winter Setup - 17" Rial Salernos / Blizzak LM60's Came home yesterday and found the UPS guys unloading my winter setup I'm rolling Blizzak LM60 225/45 tires on 17 x 8 Rial Salerno wheels. I think they compliment my rig nicely. Took them out for a spin in 35°F weather after getting them mounted...definitely a different feel than my 19" Potenza RE050's I'm ready for some snow now to see how they do what they do best! Thanks to Gary at the Tire Rack for helping with the order. Anyone on the fence about ordering from TR, take note...I received 50% off one of the wheels due to a small gouge, this was negotiated with no hassle whatsoever. A big to customer service for taking care of that credit! __________________ '11 Black Sapphire F10 550i l ZSP l Avant Garde 20" M310
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Peter@VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 93 Rep 685 Posts Drives: P85D Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	This is a very decent looking winter setup, its now time to attack those snowy roads. congrats!!!
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remmib General 1569 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Very nice winters. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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DJBrand1 Private First Class 15 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 07 328Xi Coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	Nice wheel. They can def. pass for an oem looking setup. __________________ Sold - 07 328Xi Montego Blue Coupe 6spd. Tinted, BMW SSK, BMW Perf. Exhaust, Aero Lip, painted grills. 2011 535Xi Sport
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zzzbullseye BMW Addict 102 Rep 792 Posts Drives: 2011 550i (F10) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (4)	I've been running this setup for a week now and can say that I'm still pleased. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to give them a go in the snow yet - drove through some fairly heavy flakes, but it wasn't sticking to the roadway... Put about 500 miles on them this past weekend and pushed them up to 130 mph...that's all I really cared to do speed-wise, the compound on these tires definitely makes them feel like marshmallows at that velocity. As mentioned by others on the forum, Blizzaks are pretty spongy compared to the average summer setup, I'm starting to get used to them though and it's worth the performance trade-off for inclement weather piece of mind. __________________ '11 Black Sapphire F10 550i l ZSP l Avant Garde 20" M310
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boi222 Captain 187 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 2021 X3m competition Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	looks nice. where did you get the bmw center caps from? __________________ ?21 X3M Comp '18 M3 Comp '15 M4 coupe '12 M3 coupe '09 335xi coupe '07 328xi coupe
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boi222 Captain 187 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 2021 X3m competition Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	thanks pal. one more question, what tire pressure do u keep it at? __________________ ?21 X3M Comp '18 M3 Comp '15 M4 coupe '12 M3 coupe '09 335xi coupe '07 328xi coupe
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RodTheFemur Private First Class 10 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Surrounded by Reality iTrader: (0)	Wow, 40-45 PSI?! Why so high? I have been running 32 PSI on my 17x8 rial Salerno's with Blizzak LM-22's. Am I doing something wrong? __________________ -2011 e92 M3 -2008 e90 335i-> Sold -2007 e90 328i-> RIP 12/19/08
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bobbyd1961 Banned 43 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 sedan LeMans Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	i have a set of 225/45/17 runflat michelin primacy alpines for sale 1 season only last january to march. sport edition rims which are descent. all for 500 jersey had them on my 335 xi sedan
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12-22-2009, 10:23 PM	#18
boi222 Captain 187 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 2021 X3m competition Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	i put 35 front and 36 rear...the recommend pressure for my 18" m-sport coupe.... the winters are the same setup as yours (17" rial salernos but with dunlop)... do you think this pressure is ok? __________________ ?21 X3M Comp '18 M3 Comp '15 M4 coupe '12 M3 coupe '09 335xi coupe '07 328xi coupe
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kugasman Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35d Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X5 35d [0.00]	I have the exact same setup. Looks great! Can't wait for the winter storm on Christmas to find out how it goes in the snow!!
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thomaslime Private First Class 12 Rep 140 Posts Drives: e93 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: brooklyn, ny iTrader: (2)	hey would anyone know if this would fit on a coupe. looking to get a similar set up.
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