M4 Arriving need winter setup

[BMW_B3AST]

Hey Forum,
New to the M4 family.
I getting an M4 this week and i am in
NYC and these roads and potholes are nuts.
I need some help in regards to a great wheel, tire setup.
Suggestion on what i should run do 18x18 front and rears.
I'd prefer a little extra rubber for some cushion.
Thank you in advance.

- Bmw_B3ast

[Fahrvergnügen]

I just had the BMW Winter wheel and tire package installed. 18'' 640M wheels with Continentals. The wheels look almost identical to the 18'' standard wheel (except a bit lighter in color) and the tires make you feel much more confident with more cushion.

[BMW_B3AST]

Originally Posted by ChicagoM4

I just had the BMW Winter wheel and tire package installed. 18'' 640M wheels with Continentals. The wheels look almost identical to the 18'' standard wheel (except a bit lighter in color) and the tires make you feel much more confident with more cushion.

Appreciate the input, which continental tires are you using for your setup?

[Fahrvergnügen]

Originally Posted by BMW_B3AST

Appreciate the input, which continental tires are you using for your setup?

Continental Winter Contact TS830P (255/40/18 all around)

These are also the tires that come with the BMW Winter wheel / tire setup.

I called a few dealerships and most quoted me ~$2,800 (storage and labor included).

[kevin @ eas]

The Apex EC7 18x9.5 et 22 have been a really popular mover for us. Tires we normally use are 255/40/18 Blizzaks. That has been our most popular winter setup.

[brianeck]

I really like my Axis Model Twos in 19x8.5 square setup. Comfortable over the crappy NY roads and I think they look awesome. I couldn't get the center caps off so I didn't repost better pics yet, but you can get the idea here: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...axis+model+two

They were great in the snow last week.

[myzmak]

I am seriously loving up my BBS SRs with Michelin PA4 winters.

They have been great on bad roads, snow, ice, etc, and (with some spacers) look pretty damn good....

(check out link in my signature for various poorly taken photos)

[M3Robby]

Originally Posted by ChicagoM4

I just had the BMW Winter wheel and tire package installed. 18'' 640M wheels with Continentals. The wheels look almost identical to the 18'' standard wheel (except a bit lighter in color) and the tires make you feel much more confident with more cushion.

Good to see you got it done. Which dealer?

[JDS]

Originally Posted by ChicagoM4

I just had the BMW Winter wheel and tire package installed. 18'' 640M wheels with Continentals. The wheels look almost identical to the 18'' standard wheel (except a bit lighter in color) and the tires make you feel much more confident with more cushion.

+1

[BMW_B3AST]

Originally Posted by ChicagoM4

Continental Winter Contact TS830P (255/40/18 all around)

These are also the tires that come with the BMW Winter wheel / tire setup.

I called a few dealerships and most quoted me ~$2,800 (storage and labor included).

Thank you very much for the help, noted!

[BMW_B3AST]

Originally Posted by brianeck

I really like my Axis Model Twos in 19x8.5 square setup. Comfortable over the crappy NY roads and I think they look awesome. I couldn't get the center caps off so I didn't repost better pics yet, but you can get the idea here: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...axis+model+two

They were great in the snow last week.

It is a sweet setup! Thanks

[BMW_B3AST]

Originally Posted by myzmak

I am seriously loving up my BBS SRs with Michelin PA4 winters.

They have been great on bad roads, snow, ice, etc, and (with some spacers) look pretty damn good....

(check out link in my signature for various poorly taken photos)

Little out of my price range, appreciate the help!

[Fahrvergnügen]

Originally Posted by M3Robby

Good to see you got it done. Which dealer?

Laurel in Westmont. Not many dealers had any in stock.

[myzmak]

Originally Posted by BMW_B3AST

Little out of my price range, appreciate the help!

I paid less than the set of OEM 640s from a dealer......(like 20% less....)

[BurnMeWallet]

Tirerack.com. Look under winter section for ur car. Rial p10 fits perfectly. I just put a set on yesterday

[brianeck]

Originally Posted by BMW_B3AST

It is a sweet setup! Thanks

All said and done I got them for $2400 with the wheels and TPMS stuff from tire rack. At the time that was over $500 cheaper then I was being quoted by the local dealers for the OEM winter setup, and I really liked the darker grey color of the wheels too. I might try and get the center caps off again today lol, I'm such a numnuts for not having put the BMW caps on when I had the damn wheels off!

[woosolow]

Originally Posted by BMW_B3AST

Hey Forum,
New to the M4 family.
I getting an M4 this week and i am in
NYC and these roads and potholes are nuts.
I need some help in regards to a great wheel, tire setup.
Suggestion on what i should run do 18x18 front and rears.
I'd prefer a little extra rubber for some cushion.
Thank you in advance.

- Bmw_B3ast

feel free to check out my post... potholes are crazy in Toronto as well
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1069458

bbs SR
https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...ed&showRear=no

[BMW_B3AST]

Originally Posted by woosolow

feel free to check out my post... potholes are crazy in Toronto as well
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1069458

bbs SR
https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...ed&showRear=no

Thank you, I love the wheels!

[Cortexiphan]

I sold my E92 M3, but my winter wheels are still in my posession.
They are 18" Sport Edition A7s with Blizzak LM-60s on them.

Does anybody know if they would fit on M4?

OP, they were great. I drove my M3 to Stratton mountain on snow & ice covered roads; the car was predictive, and easy to drive.

[BMW_B3AST]

Originally Posted by Cortexiphan

I sold my E92 M3, but my winter wheels are still in my posession.
They are 18" Sport Edition A7s with Blizzak LM-60s on them.

Does anybody know if they would fit on M4?

OP, they were great. I drove my M3 to Stratton mountain on snow & ice covered roads; the car was predictive, and easy to drive.

No idea, sorry.
+1

[BMW_B3AST]

Also, I have the winter and tire insurance provided by BMW. If i was to swap the two rear tires with a set of blizzacks or my tire preference for the summer, how does that affect the tire & wheel warranty on the car?

[Viking123]

Originally Posted by BMW_B3AST

Also, I have the winter and tire insurance provided by BMW. If i was to swap the two rear tires with a set of blizzacks or my tire preference for the summer, how does that affect the tire & wheel warranty on the car?

I was told that the insurance only applies to BMW OEM rims. That was part of the reason that I went with the 640M package. I'm in NYC too and I think 18s are a good choice... Like you said, there are potholes everywhere and the extra tire height helps.