18's as Winter Wheels?

ellipsis212 · 06-19-2009, 10:28 AM

Hey guys, I know that there are some dedicated winter tires out there that can go on my stock 18's but at 8/8.5" wide will they really be that good on a RWD car? Is the prevailing wisdom on winter tires that a skinnier tire is better? Should I shop for a set of 17's and dedicate them to the winter months? Does it matter?

Thanks for any advice.

montreal_bimmer · 06-19-2009, 11:57 AM

you can do 18's... just get really good winter tires...

Dunlop M3's
Bridgestone Blizzaks
Goodyear Eagle Ultra grip
Nokians are good

g/l with winter tires

Mr&Mrs323i · 06-19-2009, 12:02 PM

I've read other threads in here and 18" is no problem. I just recently bought a set of 18" style 220 reps to use for snows. I just have to wait until October to figure out which brand rubber I want to get.

TurboAL47 · 06-19-2009, 12:08 PM

i'm running Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 on stock 189s – 235/40/18 all around. my wheels are staggered on an XI. these are great in the cold and spectacular in the snow.

ellipsis212 · 06-19-2009, 12:25 PM

Thanks everyone. I was concerned that the width would somehow negate the traction provided by the winter tread/compounds but it sounds like a go.

Gary@TireRack · 06-22-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ellipsis212

Thanks everyone. I was concerned that the width would somehow negate the traction provided by the winter tread/compounds but it sounds like a go.

Just run 225/40R18 all around or 235/40R18 all around and you'll be great.

Winter
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp

CubanJJ09 · 06-22-2009, 11:44 AM

Yea I got 225/40/18. Blizzaks great stuff

AWD Addict · 06-22-2009, 11:49 AM

I run my stock 189s as winter wheels with nokian rubber. They run like a dream. 225 widths all around.

mojo_dan · 06-22-2009, 10:47 PM

that's a nice set of snows....

ellipsis212 · 06-23-2009, 07:03 AM

with the xi and those it looks like you could drive up a ski slope in 5th gear

mmm def · 06-23-2009, 10:57 AM

I ran 225/40 18 LM-25 all around..no problems at all.

ellipsis212 · 06-23-2009, 12:49 PM

i've got 8.5's in the rear. can you run 225's on them?

remmib · 06-23-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ellipsis212

i've got 8.5's in the rear. can you run 225's on them?

Yes

DJBrand1 · 06-23-2009, 02:04 PM

225's on an 8.5 inch rim is quite a stretch. I wouldn't recommend it.

Gary@TireRack · 06-24-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DJBrand1

225's on an 8.5 inch rim is quite a stretch. I wouldn't recommend it.

Not really much of a stretch IMO and very common to do for winters on the 335. Lots of pics on the forum, so if you're curious about the look, do a search.

VMRWheels · 06-24-2009, 05:55 PM

I agree with Gary. The 225's have a very slightly stretch on a 8.5" wheel. It is not a problem at all.

-Charles@VMRWheels

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ellipsis212 Colonel 1618 Rep 2,161 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RVA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00]	18's as Winter Wheels? Hey guys, I know that there are some dedicated winter tires out there that can go on my stock 18's but at 8/8.5" wide will they really be that good on a RWD car? Is the prevailing wisdom on winter tires that a skinnier tire is better? Should I shop for a set of 17's and dedicate them to the winter months? Does it matter? Thanks for any advice.
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ellipsis212 Colonel 1618 Rep 2,161 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RVA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00]	Thanks everyone. I was concerned that the width would somehow negate the traction provided by the winter tread/compounds but it sounds like a go.
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ellipsis212 Colonel 1618 Rep 2,161 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RVA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00]	with the xi and those it looks like you could drive up a ski slope in 5th gear
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