Decided to go with 17" BMW OEM wheels and tires

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-19-2012, 03:59 PM

Got a complete set of 17" BMW wheels (the style escapes me, but didn't look too bad) with Bridgestone Blizzak LM 25 RFTs (yes I hate them too, but I'm looking for safety and practicality for winter), for just over 1800$.
How'd I do?
My summers are 19" black 199 wheels with Yokohama S-drive low profile rubbers.
They also will drop off my summers to my house (about 5 miles away) free, and offered to do the same next year when it's time to do the same.
JMK BMW in Springfield NJ- one of the best dealerships in my opinion - A+ customer service and just all around family folks!!

mlifxs · 11-19-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Got a complete set of 17" BMW wheels (the style escapes me, but didn't look too bad) with Bridgestone Blizzak LM 25 RFTs (yes I hate them too, but I'm looking for safety and practicality for winter), for just over 1800$.
How'd I do?
My summers are 19" black 199 wheels with Yokohama S-drive low profile rubbers.
They also will drop off my summers to my house (about 5 miles away) free, and offered to do the same next year when it's time to do the same.
JMK BMW in Springfield NJ- one of the best dealerships in my opinion - A+ customer service and just all around family folks!!

17's rock!

rondocap · 11-19-2012, 11:13 PM

Funny -I was just at Jmk as well to get my wheels put on. Same as you, blizzak 17 inch with BMW oe 158 rims.

I got it from a forum member, 1200 - pretty much new. 1800 isn't bad though for being from the dealer.

Hooy · 11-20-2012, 03:15 AM

I got style 157's + 5 Continental DWS + free mount/balance for $600. How expensive are Blizzaks?

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-20-2012, 04:43 AM

RFTs are a rip off no matter how you slice it.
Not sure how much the breakdown was, but as much as I hate RFTs, I went for them, and found also in the process they got stellar reviews- even for RFTs. I'll have the breakdown when I get home tonight I think

I know the dealer is always a ripoff, but I just went for them due to the convenience of the whole process, and the fact that I love each and every one of those folks.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-20-2012, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rondocap

Funny -I was just at Jmk as well to get my wheels put on. Same as you, blizzak 17 inch with BMW oe 158 rims.

I got it from a forum member, 1200 - pretty much new. 1800 isn't bad though for being from the dealer.

I should have waited for a set to come my way bro- but the fear of the impending Tri state weather (even if unjustified) had me move sooner

Oh yea, and AutoCouture is powdercoating them black this weekend- can't stand silver

rondocap · 11-20-2012, 10:17 AM

Awesome- post pics when you do!

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-20-2012, 04:19 PM

Ok the plot thickens. Turns out they never ordered them (they needed a payment method.)
Something in me just didn't settle right with 17s anyway on this car so I suppose everything happens for a reason.

They have for a cold wheel and tire package 18" 270 wheels (can someone show me a pic, can't seem to get a straight answer from google images, unless it's 270m?) with Michelin Pilot Alpin pa3 RFTs around 2500.

I already have stocker 18s the car came with so I'm thinkin just slap on some blizzak tires from Tirerack and calling it a day, saving a shit ton of cash. Would I need tpms sensors too, or could I use the ones from the dealer? If I'm concerned about my stocker wheels down the road, I could always get them repaired for a minimal fee. Sounds the best way to go.

Thoughts and feedback welcome as always.
Thanks!

BMW_Belgier · 11-20-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

I got style 157's + 5 Continental DWS + free mount/balance for $600. How expensive are Blizzaks?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Ok the plot thickens. Turns out they never ordered them (they needed a payment method.)
Something in me just didn't settle right with 17s anyway on this car so I suppose everything happens for a reason.

They have for a cold wheel and tire package 18" 270 wheels (can someone show me a pic, can't seem to get a straight answer from google images, unless it's 270m?) with Michelin Pilot Alpin pa3 RFTs around 2500.

I already have stocker 18s the car came with so I'm thinkin just slap on some blizzak tires from Tirerack and calling it a day, saving a shit ton of cash. Would I need tpms sensors too, or could I use the ones from the dealer? If I'm concerned about my stocker wheels down the road, I could always get them repaired for a minimal fee. Sounds the best way to go.

Thoughts and feedback welcome as always.
Thanks!

Would go with the stockers and Blizzak! Why spending the extra money...

I changed my summer tires (Michelin SS) with my winter tires (ContiWinterContact 830) on the same rim! No sensor on the bill so probebly not needed...

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-20-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooy

I got style 157's + 5 Continental DWS + free mount/balance for $600. How expensive are Blizzaks?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Ok the plot thickens. Turns out they never ordered them (they needed a payment method.)
Something in me just didn't settle right with 17s anyway on this car so I suppose everything happens for a reason.

They have for a cold wheel and tire package 18" 270 wheels (can someone show me a pic, can't seem to get a straight answer from google images, unless it's 270m?) with Michelin Pilot Alpin pa3 RFTs around 2500.

I already have stocker 18s the car came with so I'm thinkin just slap on some blizzak tires from Tirerack and calling it a day, saving a shit ton of cash. Would I need tpms sensors too, or could I use the ones from the dealer? If I'm concerned about my stocker wheels down the road, I could always get them repaired for a minimal fee. Sounds the best way to go.

Thoughts and feedback welcome as always.
Thanks!

Would go with the stockers and Blizzak! Why spending the extra money...

I changed my summer tires (Michelin SS) with my winter tires (ContiWinterContact 830) on the same rim! No sensor on the bill so probebly not needed...

A man after my own heart bro!

Trusty Tire Rack to the rescue!! Michelin pilot Alpin pa4: 1033$
+ 70$ mail in rebate.

Awesome tires rated for v rating of 145 mph- great on dry pavement. He said don't even worry about slowing down or missing a beat with these winters! It's supposed to be amazing in the winter - Tire Rack helped me pick these out!

I'm getting them mounted for 25 a wheel at Belford tire a renowned tire mounting and balancing installation place right across town dude, onto my 18 stock rims.
I will probably sell my OEM Michelin pilots for a pretty penny too!!

Man what a great choice!!!

These guys are like a good friend- always there with sound advice and excellent reviews!

BMW_Belgier · 11-20-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

A man after my own heart bro!

Trusty Tire Rack to the rescue!! Michelin pilot Alpin pa4: 1033$
+ 70$ mail in rebate.

Awesome tires rated for v rating of 145 mph- great on dry pavement. He said don't even worry about slowing down or missing a beat with these winters! It's supposed to be amazing in the winter - Tire Rack helped me pick these out!

I'm getting them mounted for 25 a wheel at Belford tire a renowned tire mounting and balancing installation place right across town dude, onto my 18 stock rims.
I will probably sell my OEM Michelin pilots for a pretty penny too!!

Man what a great choice!!!

These guys are like a good friend- always there with sound advice and excellent reviews!

Great price

They cost a fortune here...

As stated in the other thread, do a Write-up pls! Michelin had some difficult years with there winter tires...

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-20-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

A man after my own heart bro!

Trusty Tire Rack to the rescue!! Michelin pilot Alpin pa4: 1033$
+ 70$ mail in rebate.

Awesome tires rated for v rating of 145 mph- great on dry pavement. He said don't even worry about slowing down or missing a beat with these winters! It's supposed to be amazing in the winter - Tire Rack helped me pick these out!

I'm getting them mounted for 25 a wheel at Belford tire a renowned tire mounting and balancing installation place right across town dude, onto my 18 stock rims.
I will probably sell my OEM Michelin pilots for a pretty penny too!!

Man what a great choice!!!

These guys are like a good friend- always there with sound advice and excellent reviews!

Great price

They cost a fortune here...

As stated in the other thread, do a Write-up pls! Michelin had some difficult years with there winter tires...

Oh I remember... but I was told by Tire Rack, rest assured, these are winners..errrr winters...errrr winning winters!

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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1113 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Decided to go with 17" BMW OEM wheels and tires Got a complete set of 17" BMW wheels (the style escapes me, but didn't look too bad) with Bridgestone Blizzak LM 25 RFTs (yes I hate them too, but I'm looking for safety and practicality for winter), for just over 1800$. How'd I do? My summers are 19" black 199 wheels with Yokohama S-drive low profile rubbers. They also will drop off my summers to my house (about 5 miles away) free, and offered to do the same next year when it's time to do the same. JMK BMW in Springfield NJ- one of the best dealerships in my opinion - A+ customer service and just all around family folks!!
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rondocap Captain 157 Rep 622 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (1)	Funny -I was just at Jmk as well to get my wheels put on. Same as you, blizzak 17 inch with BMW oe 158 rims. I got it from a forum member, 1200 - pretty much new. 1800 isn't bad though for being from the dealer.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1113 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	RFTs are a rip off no matter how you slice it. Not sure how much the breakdown was, but as much as I hate RFTs, I went for them, and found also in the process they got stellar reviews- even for RFTs. I'll have the breakdown when I get home tonight I think I know the dealer is always a ripoff, but I just went for them due to the convenience of the whole process, and the fact that I love each and every one of those folks.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1113 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Ok the plot thickens. Turns out they never ordered them (they needed a payment method.) Something in me just didn't settle right with 17s anyway on this car so I suppose everything happens for a reason. They have for a cold wheel and tire package 18" 270 wheels (can someone show me a pic, can't seem to get a straight answer from google images, unless it's 270m?) with Michelin Pilot Alpin pa3 RFTs around 2500. I already have stocker 18s the car came with so I'm thinkin just slap on some blizzak tires from Tirerack and calling it a day, saving a shit ton of cash. Would I need tpms sensors too, or could I use the ones from the dealer? If I'm concerned about my stocker wheels down the road, I could always get them repaired for a minimal fee. Sounds the best way to go. Thoughts and feedback welcome as always. Thanks!
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