E92 Winter Wheels

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22-11-15, 08:28
Ketron

E92 Winter Wheels

Hi all,

I'm on the verge of pulling the trigger on a new set of tyres for the 335d. I'm thinking Michelin PSS, but ive read they are pretty much useless in winter when its anyway cold, along with most sport tyres.

I'm half considering getting a cheap set of alloys and sticking a set of okay winter tyres on them, then reassessing the situation come spring.

What would peoples opinions be on this? Is it worth the hassle?

I'm thinking a set of non staggered "17s with a higher profile tyre, be cheaper to get tyres for.

Something along the lines of these
22-11-15, 08:43
camnhoj

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketron

Hi all,

I'm on the verge of pulling the trigger on a new set of tyres for the 335d. I'm thinking Michelin PSS, but ive read they are pretty much useless in winter when its anyway cold, along with most sport tyres.

I'm half considering getting a cheap set of alloys and sticking a set of okay winter tyres on them, then reassessing the situation come spring.

What would peoples opinions be on this? Is it worth the hassle?

I'm thinking a set of non staggered "17s with a higher profile tyre, be cheaper to get tyres for.

Something along the lines of these

Its what I do with the f10 and on the plus side I now have a "spare" wheel now that I've got rid of the run flats :smiling:
22-11-15, 08:54
Ketron

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by camnhoj

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketron

Hi all,

I'm on the verge of pulling the trigger on a new set of tyres for the 335d. I'm thinking Michelin PSS, but ive read they are pretty much useless in winter when its anyway cold, along with most sport tyres.

I'm half considering getting a cheap set of alloys and sticking a set of okay winter tyres on them, then reassessing the situation come spring.

What would peoples opinions be on this? Is it worth the hassle?

I'm thinking a set of non staggered "17s with a higher profile tyre, be cheaper to get tyres for.

Something along the lines of these

Its what I do with the f10 and on the plus side I now have a "spare" wheel now that I've got rid of the run flats :smiling:

Hmmm if i can find a set of 17/18s with winter tyres already on them I'll be sorted! I think 17 is the smallest you can go on an e92. Extra hassle getting alloys and tyres, especially since I'm short on time with the nct coming up, one of my rfts is fecked so need a full set on the 19s if i want to do the test on them. Its a tough one! :sad:
22-11-15, 13:22
DoktorB

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

I think the smallest whell you can put in a 335d is an 18 because of the size of the brakes.

I've had Pirelli Sottozero's on my e34 for 4 years and they are great. Have got great mileage out of them as well.
22-11-15, 13:49
fraser5454

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

I was only half wondering recently if winter tyres wouldn't be a better bet all year round given how wet the country is for most of the year....
22-11-15, 14:09
Mark

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Check your brakes, 18s is the smallest you can go on a 335i and I imagine the 335d has the same brake setup?
22-11-15, 14:19
Gar

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by fraser5454

I was only half wondering recently if winter tyres wouldn't be a better bet all year round given how wet the country is for most of the year....

No not great above 7c , you could use all season but again your making sacrifices rather then being great in summer or winter they are just average at both
22-11-15, 14:28
ColmF

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

I've used Kumho I zen 27 on an E46 for the last few winters and found them quite good. There are 18" staggered.
22-11-15, 14:44
RossYB

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Not sure if offsets would be correct, But I'v a set of Staggered 18" MV1... Ideal for winter wheels. :)
22-11-15, 18:31
Ketron

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Same side brakes as 335i as far as I'm aware. From what I've been reading some 17s will fit, now I'm confused! :huh:

For example

Will have to find out for definite, going to have to decide what I'm doing by next weekend. If I was get winter wheels I'd ideally want them 225 all round. Must now find the offsets etc required.

Was thinking Nokian tyres, anyone ever use them? Get rave reviews in all the Scandinavian countries etc.

Another part of me is saying just get summer tyres to save hassle and take it handy, if it gets bad leave the car alone.

Thanks for the help guys.
22-11-15, 18:39
Gazbie

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Bmw are pretty much useless in anything worst than rain anyway

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22-11-15, 18:43
Gazbie

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

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Originally Posted by Gazbie

Bmw are pretty much useless in anything worst than rain anyway

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I got a set of these a few weeks ago and are perfectly fine Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 255/35R19

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22-11-15, 18:53
Andy

E92 Winter Wheels

Just sold a set of 17" winter set up that I had for the E91. Nokians on the rear and were actually very good.
22-11-15, 19:01
DoktorB

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketron

Same side brakes as 335i as far as I'm aware. From what I've been reading some 17s will fit, now I'm confused! :huh:

For example

Will have to find out for definite, going to have to decide what I'm doing by next weekend. If I was get winter wheels I'd ideally want them 225 all round. Must now find the offsets etc required.

Was thinking Nokian tyres, anyone ever use them? Get rave reviews in all the Scandinavian countries etc.

Another part of me is saying just get summer tyres to save hassle and take it handy, if it gets bad leave the car alone.

Thanks for the help guys.

Apparently the winter option for your car was 17 inch.

Check bmwfans.info

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E92/Europe/335d-M57N2/R-N/feb2007/browse/complete_wheel_and_tyre_sets/winter_tires/
22-11-15, 19:20
Valdelisbmw

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazbie

Bmw are pretty much useless in anything worst than rain anyway

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Only drivers can be useless,not cars !
22-11-15, 19:25
Valdelisbmw

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketron

Same side brakes as 335i as far as I'm aware. From what I've been reading some 17s will fit, now I'm confused! :huh:

For example

Will have to find out for definite, going to have to decide what I'm doing by next weekend. If I was get winter wheels I'd ideally want them 225 all round. Must now find the offsets etc required.

Was thinking Nokian tyres, anyone ever use them? Get rave reviews in all the Scandinavian countries etc.

Another part of me is saying just get summer tyres to save hassle and take it handy, if it gets bad leave the car alone.

Thanks for the help guys.

Nokian ,Gislaved ,probably best winter tires in the world ,apart from racing winter tires .any at her brand is more than enough for Irish winter ,used to drive E39 few years ago with Nankangs and they did the job perfect .and it's only my 2 cents if they still available in Ireland
22-11-15, 19:28
JohnH

E92 Winter Wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

Just sold a set of 17" winter set up that I had for the E91. Nokians on the rear and were actually very good.

And they're now on a 335i
22-11-15, 19:36
Ketron

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoktorB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketron

Same side brakes as 335i as far as I'm aware. From what I've been reading some 17s will fit, now I'm confused! :huh:

For example

Will have to find out for definite, going to have to decide what I'm doing by next weekend. If I was get winter wheels I'd ideally want them 225 all round. Must now find the offsets etc required.

Was thinking Nokian tyres, anyone ever use them? Get rave reviews in all the Scandinavian countries etc.

Another part of me is saying just get summer tyres to save hassle and take it handy, if it gets bad leave the car alone.

Thanks for the help guys.

Apparently the winter option for your car was 17 inch.

Check bmwfans.info

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E92/Europe/335d-M57N2/R-N/feb2007/browse/complete_wheel_and_tyre_sets/winter_tires/

Cheers will look for 17 225 R45 that will fit, dont think all 17s with the correct ET alloys will fit.

Any idea what style these are?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valdelisbmw

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketron

Same side brakes as 335i as far as I'm aware. From what I've been reading some 17s will fit, now I'm confused! :huh:

For example

Will have to find out for definite, going to have to decide what I'm doing by next weekend. If I was get winter wheels I'd ideally want them 225 all round. Must now find the offsets etc required.

Was thinking Nokian tyres, anyone ever use them? Get rave reviews in all the Scandinavian countries etc.

Another part of me is saying just get summer tyres to save hassle and take it handy, if it gets bad leave the car alone.

Thanks for the help guys.

Nokian ,Gislaved ,probably best winter tires in the world ,apart from racing winter tires .any at her brand is more than enough for Irish winter ,used to drive E39 few years ago with Nankangs and they did the job perfect .and it's only my 2 cents if they still available in Ireland

Thanks, they are cheap enough in 17s, about 100 a corner, in the same braket as Nankangs, so if i go this route think I'll get Nokians.
22-11-15, 20:45
Anto

E92 Winter Wheels

Fitted a set of Michelin Alpin today onto my e92 330i. 235/265 19" so I wonder how it will cope.......

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow :-)
23-11-15, 11:20
Mark

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnH

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

Just sold a set of 17" winter set up that I had for the E91. Nokians on the rear and were actually very good.

And they're now on a 335i

Learn something new everyday!
23-11-15, 15:57
RossYB

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Might be of interest. :)

http://www.adverts.ie/alloys-wheels/17-bmw-original-alloy-wheels-with-winter-tyres-4/9305766
23-11-15, 16:26
Ketron

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossYB

Might be of interest. :)

http://www.adverts.ie/alloys-wheels/17-bmw-original-alloy-wheels-with-winter-tyres-4/9305766

Purrfect! Exactly what I'm looking for, busy the next couple of day but if they are still there mid week I'll get them plus tyres. Exactly what I'm looking for, thanks :) :happy:

EDit: even better, just realised they already have winter tyres!
23-11-15, 17:51
Ketron

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Balls some pr*ck got in there with the offer before me! :mad:
24-11-15, 11:21
donnelly117

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossYB

Might be of interest. :)

http://www.adverts.ie/alloys-wheels/17-bmw-original-alloy-wheels-with-winter-tyres-4/9305766

Not sure if this has been discussed already, but will these fir on over the brakes on a 335d?
24-11-15, 13:47
Ketron

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Going to try them out on thursday night, they are style 284s so I'm 99% certain they will.
24-11-15, 21:47
donnelly117

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Awesome! Are they the ones you mentioned previously? It'll take some getting used to seeing the 335d on them!! :P
26-11-15, 19:48
Ketron

RE: E92 Winter Wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossYB

Might be of interest. :)

http://www.adverts.ie/alloys-wheels/17-bmw-original-alloy-wheels-with-winter-tyres-4/9305766

These ones! They actually come standard on the E90 SE if the Internet is correct.

I tried them tonight and just about fit, its tight at the caliper but have about 5mm clearance.

Bought them tonight so thanks @[RossYB] seller was a gent.

They'll look funny on the 335, but practically over style. Plus I'll be able to get the 225s refurbed in my own time now :)