What Type of Winter set ups do you use?

JVP13 · 10-19-2013, 04:23 PM

Hey guys just wanted to see what you guys are using for Winter Setups, I wanna also know if any of you are getting away with All-Seasons in the Fall/Winter around this area? My M is my Daily Driver so gotta drive in the Winter what do other M DD's do? Thanks in advance

DBH · 10-19-2013, 06:36 PM

If it's your DD, you'll need to drive in the snow at least a few times during the winter. I would highly recommend snow tires on all four corners. However, avoid driving in snow any deeper than 4-5 inches as the front air damp acts as a great snow plow!

Try a wheel/tire package from Tire Rack. They have a great selection of both wheels and tires to choose from and their prices are reasonable. If you buy the combo they'll mount and balance for free. They can ship to your house so you can install or drop ship to a shop near you (they can recommend shop) for installation on your car. And, no I don't work for them but have done this at least three times with them over the years.

HeartMD · 10-19-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DBH

If it's your DD, you'll need to drive in the snow at least a few times during the winter. I would highly recommend snow tires on all four corners. However, avoid driving in snow any deeper than 4-5 inches as the front air damp acts as a great snow plow!

Try a wheel/tire package from Tire Rack. They have a great selection of both wheels and tires to choose from and their prices are reasonable. If you buy the combo they'll mount and balance for free. They can ship to your house so you can install or drop ship to a shop near you (they can recommend shop) for installation on your car. And, no I don't work for them but have done this at least three times with them over the years.

+1. I live up in CT and my first winter with the M I was using it as a DD. I didnt really care for performance and just wanted a set of Snows to get me safely to and from work. I ordered a winter tire/rim package from tirerack and had them delivered to a local goodyear tire shop. Basically a square setup of blizzaks mounted and balanced on 18's with TPMS. Came out to around $1400. Again this was a basic setup which was all I needed. There are much more expensive performance orriented winter tires but I just wanted ones to get me from point a to b. Keep in mind like mentioned above if you can avoid driving the car in heavy snow do it as even with great snows you can still spin out.

Alpha///M · 10-19-2013, 09:11 PM

Here's my winter dd setup...

Alpha///M · 10-19-2013, 09:15 PM

and M3 during the winter (unless the roads are dry and salt free). She's spoiled!

Mmmdreamer · 10-19-2013, 10:27 PM

18x8.5 square with snow tires. I don't DD, just a weekend car so I'll avoid any real snowfall if I can.

Radiation Joe · 10-20-2013, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mmmdreamer

18x8.5 square with snow tires. I don't DD, just a weekend car so I'll avoid any real snowfall if I can.

This.
I used this set-up with Michelin Alpins in 245/40-18 on all four corners. Also added 12mm spacers in the rear. The car was a beast in the snow. Spent a winter west of Syracuse NY and never got stuck. Used to turn off DSC and have a blast. Can't drive in more than 6 inches of snow for too long though due to snow plow effect plugging the lower grill.

anselmw · 10-20-2013, 05:45 PM

I used OEM 18" wheels with OEM staggered tire setup with Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2

M3LISSA · 10-21-2013, 01:16 PM

I live in the city and use my competition wheels with blizzaks and I have never had a problem ever.

bkrM3 · 10-22-2013, 07:33 AM

I had a square setup of blizzaks for my 335 and it went like hell in the snow.

For the M I have the OEM 219s with pirelli sottozeros - havent tried them out yet because I just picked up the car in March.

dparm · 10-22-2013, 08:15 AM

Snow tires work better on cold pavement than all-seasons, so even on dry pavement there is an advantage there.

baxter3221 · 10-25-2013, 08:43 AM

I have the Tire Rack set up as well; Blizzak's on 18" tire rack rims with TPMS. I just swap em on this time of year (sad that I'm considering putting them on this early).

///Matthew · 10-25-2013, 09:56 AM

Matt@AUTOcouture · 10-25-2013, 10:16 AM

OEM 18's withe Blizzak's

E90M3-SG · 10-25-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by baxter3221

I have the Tire Rack set up as well; Blizzak's on 18" tire rack rims with TPMS. I just swap em on this time of year (sad that I'm considering putting them on this early).

The Sport Edition A7's? I have them too and I'm dreading mounting them. They're serviceable but they're so ugly.

anselmw · 10-25-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by baxter3221

I have the Tire Rack set up as well; Blizzak's on 18" tire rack rims with TPMS. I just swap em on this time of year (sad that I'm considering putting them on this early).

I thought the same thing, seems early to do a swap but it is getting cold enough. Plus my rear PSS are gone already, looks like this rear set only lasted 8K miles.

baxter3221 · 10-25-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by E90M3-SG

The Sport Edition A7's? I have them too and I'm dreading mounting them. They're serviceable but they're so ugly.

Yep, those are the ones I have. Personal goal is basically to drive the car as little as possible Nov-Mar so i can avoid the eye-sore.

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Originally Posted by anselmw

I thought the same thing, seems early to do a swap but it is getting cold enough. Plus my rear PSS are gone already, looks like this rear set only lasted 8K miles.

Likewise, and I know if I wait, it'll snow earlier than expected and I'll be in trouble.

rogi16012 · 10-26-2013, 11:34 PM

I use the same tirerack set up as some others above (blizzaks on A7s) but I plastidipped the wheels black so they're a little more bearable than before

HeartMD · 10-27-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by E90M3-SG

The Sport Edition A7's? I have them too and I'm dreading mounting them. They're serviceable but they're so ugly.

LOL same here. They are nastly but functional looking critters. Its rediculous how much they change the driving characteristics of the car. I usually am only able to bear them from december to late march, then off they come.

HeartMD · 10-27-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rogi16012

I use the same tirerack set up as some others above (blizzaks on A7s) but I plastidipped the wheels black so they're a little more bearable than before

Wow what a difference. They actually look pretty good. Im gonna have to do that.

JVP13 · 10-27-2013, 04:46 PM

I appreciate everyones help and replies. I decided to go with the Blizzak LM60's instead of the All Seasons, definitely would rather be safe than sorry, especially since I can't get another "New" M3 if I crash and total it. But either way I wanna give a Thank You to member Villanofun here on M3post.com He bought an 08 M3 which came with 2 sets of wheels and tires, one winter and one summer. I bought the 220M's with the Blizzaks off him and can't wait to put them on and not worry about the weather.

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DBH First Lieutenant 3 REP 349 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	If it's your DD, you'll need to drive in the snow at least a few times during the winter. I would highly recommend snow tires on all four corners. However, avoid driving in snow any deeper than 4-5 inches as the front air damp acts as a great snow plow! Try a wheel/tire package from Tire Rack. They have a great selection of both wheels and tires to choose from and their prices are reasonable. If you buy the combo they'll mount and balance for free. They can ship to your house so you can install or drop ship to a shop near you (they can recommend shop) for installation on your car. And, no I don't work for them but have done this at least three times with them over the years.
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Alpha///M Scrappy Coco 65 REP 445 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 AW DCT ZCP ESS 625 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	Here's my winter dd setup... Attached Images __________________ Alpha///M ESS VT2 625- GTS DCT Tune- Full Challenge Exhaust- Mode Carbon- Other Stuff
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Alpha///M Scrappy Coco 65 REP 445 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 AW DCT ZCP ESS 625 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	and M3 during the winter (unless the roads are dry and salt free). She's spoiled! Attached Images __________________ Alpha///M ESS VT2 625- GTS DCT Tune- Full Challenge Exhaust- Mode Carbon- Other Stuff
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Mmmdreamer Captain 47 REP 602 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Jet Black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (1)	18x8.5 square with snow tires. I don't DD, just a weekend car so I'll avoid any real snowfall if I can. __________________ [08 e90 M3. Jet Black/Black. Dinan Rear Exhaust. ACM Test Pipes. ESS Tune. Eibach Pro-Kit + e36 bumpstops. 18x10 Apex Arc-8. AA Air Filter. RPI Scoops. CREE Angel Eyes. OEM Blacklines. Black Reflectors. Gloss Black Grills. Matte Black Gills. ZCP Shift Knob]
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anselmw Lieutenant 83 REP 430 Posts Drives: 2001 M Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: East Bay, CA iTrader: (0)	I used OEM 18" wheels with OEM staggered tire setup with Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 __________________ 2011 M3 Sedan 2001 M Coupe 2020 Macan Turbo 2018 GT3
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M3LISSA Captain 861 REP 996 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 COMP/SOLD Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I live in the city and use my competition wheels with blizzaks and I have never had a problem ever. __________________ 2008 E60 550 ? Alpine White // RPI 2011 E90 M3 Competition // Alpine White // ESS // RPI // 20" BBS LM's, blah blah 2021 G80 M3 Competition // Brooklyn Grey // KW Suspension // 12mm Spacers all around // Resonator Delete
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bkrM3 Major 73 REP 1,388 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Main Line iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [9.50]	I had a square setup of blizzaks for my 335 and it went like hell in the snow. For the M I have the OEM 219s with pirelli sottozeros - havent tried them out yet because I just picked up the car in March. __________________ E90 M3 Space/Fox/6MT E92 335i BSM/Saddle/6MT - Sold
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dparm Stop the hate, get a V8 3,870 REP 8,625 Posts Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (1)	Snow tires work better on cold pavement than all-seasons, so even on dry pavement there is an advantage there. __________________ Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP
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baxter3221 Second Lieutenant 16 REP 216 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nanuet, NY iTrader: (1)	I have the Tire Rack set up as well; Blizzak's on 18" tire rack rims with TPMS. I just swap em on this time of year (sad that I'm considering putting them on this early). __________________ 2016 X5M - White/Red Supercharged 2008 E92 M - Sold
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rogi16012 rog 3 REP 105 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3, 2016 981 GT4 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	I use the same tirerack set up as some others above (blizzaks on A7s) but I plastidipped the wheels black so they're a little more bearable than before
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JVP13 Second Lieutenant 43 REP 220 Posts Drives: 2013 e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	I appreciate everyones help and replies. I decided to go with the Blizzak LM60's instead of the All Seasons, definitely would rather be safe than sorry, especially since I can't get another "New" M3 if I crash and total it. But either way I wanna give a Thank You to member Villanofun here on M3post.com He bought an 08 M3 which came with 2 sets of wheels and tires, one winter and one summer. I bought the 220M's with the Blizzaks off him and can't wait to put them on and not worry about the weather.
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