Anyone with 19" or 18" winter tires?

flyinbrian · 10-14-2006, 10:03 AM

If so please post your experience with them. No need to post how 17" will be better, I realise that. Thank you.

prolix21 · 10-14-2006, 02:27 PM

I have 18's on my 330i sport for winter and they are fine, actually amazing vs the standard sports in cold weather

The wheels I have are the 5 series replica's
http://www.tiretrends.com/wheel_info...&detailID=3685

Tires are Hankook W300 Ice Bears, which to me seem really nice. Drive nice, quiet, and very grippy in snow.

My summer setup is 225's in front, 255's in rear, but for winter I just run 225/225 which helps traction a bit.

flyinbrian · 10-14-2006, 04:29 PM

Thanks for the input, much appreciated.

stressdoc · 10-16-2006, 09:52 AM

I just ordered a set of 18" rft Pirelli Sotozero 240s.

pseto · 10-16-2006, 11:01 AM

I ordered a set of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 from Tirerack for my staggered 18s. I thought about getting a dedicated set of winter rims/tires, but I already do that with my X5. I figure that the DC area doesn't get tons of snow and when we do, I'll drive the X.

flyinbrian · 10-16-2006, 06:21 PM

Has anyone done 19? I am thinking about a pair of 235/35/19 on 19X8 rims. Any input appreciated.

stressdoc · 10-16-2006, 07:37 PM

19" is really pushing the limit. The cost of the 19" tires is approaching the cost of a complete set of 17" rims and tires that would have much better snow performance.

bavarian19 · 10-16-2006, 07:59 PM

I would say go 18's at most with a winter setup. You want some give in those tires, and the sidewalls on the 19's are going to be too small...

greenie · 10-16-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinbrian

Has anyone done 19? I am thinking about a pair of 235/35/19 on 19X8 rims. Any input appreciated.

Bri, Ive done 19" Blizzak LN-22s on my Audi A8. Amazing!!!!!!!

flyinbrian · 10-16-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by greenie

Bri, Ive done 19" Blizzak LN-22s on my Audi A8. Amazing!!!!!!!

What size tires and rims were they? I can get a really nice set of 19's with winter tires for about 1600 and they look great. I just dont want to be sorry with the ride and have them not work very good. I figure the 235/35/19 on an eight inch rim would not be that much different from what comes with the sport package 18 on my 330i.

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prolix21 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Collins iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i zsp (sold) [0.00] 2020 X3 xDrive30i [0.00]	I have 18's on my 330i sport for winter and they are fine, actually amazing vs the standard sports in cold weather The wheels I have are the 5 series replica's http://www.tiretrends.com/wheel_info...&detailID=3685 Tires are Hankook W300 Ice Bears, which to me seem really nice. Drive nice, quiet, and very grippy in snow. My summer setup is 225's in front, 255's in rear, but for winter I just run 225/225 which helps traction a bit.
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	I just ordered a set of 18" rft Pirelli Sotozero 240s.
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pseto Major General 811 Rep 7,750 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP, F80 M3 ZCP- beater Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (4)	I ordered a set of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 from Tirerack for my staggered 18s. I thought about getting a dedicated set of winter rims/tires, but I already do that with my X5. I figure that the DC area doesn't get tons of snow and when we do, I'll drive the X.
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flyinbrian First Lieutenant 23 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (1)	Has anyone done 19? I am thinking about a pair of 235/35/19 on 19X8 rims. Any input appreciated.
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	19" is really pushing the limit. The cost of the 19" tires is approaching the cost of a complete set of 17" rims and tires that would have much better snow performance.
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	I would say go 18's at most with a winter setup. You want some give in those tires, and the sidewalls on the 19's are going to be too small...
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