Winter Wheels on my 330D MS Touring - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

derekh929 · 12-02-2012, 02:58 PM

These wheels are great what did it set you back for wheels and tyres i will have to look at this when i get a car , thanks Derek

johnbmw6 · 12-02-2012, 03:11 PM

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These wheels are great what did it set you back for wheels and tyres i will have to look at this when i get a car , thanks Derek

£2K all in delivered from performance alloys from memory, good service.

Nexstar2011 · 12-03-2012, 04:10 AM

I too went for winter wheels/tyres on the new 330d. Struggled without them on my previous 130, compared to my wife's car (which had winter tyres fitted).

Didn't like the standard BMW winter wheel/tyre combo offerings so pick and mixed my own. Went for Pirelli Sottozeros all round (225/45) on these 18s. Had them fitted this weekend so I could get a few hundred miles on the new tyres. Added bonus that they show off the brake upgrade a little better than the 19s!

You can get them as a BMW winter wheel/tyre package - though they're not advertised on the website and in short supply as BMW spec them with Contis, which were out of stock.

Now just looking for some tyre storage bags that'll fit the 19" wheels that I've taken off!

johnbmw6 · 12-03-2012, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nexstar2011

I too went for winter wheels/tyres on the new 330d. Struggled without them on my previous 130, compared to my wife's car (which had winter tyres fitted).

Didn't like the standard BMW winter wheel/tyre combo offerings so pick and mixed my own. Went for Pirelli Sottozeros all round (225/45) on these 18s. Had them fitted this weekend so I could get a few hundred miles on the new tyres. Added bonus that they show off the brake upgrade a little better than the 19s!

You can get them as a BMW winter wheel/tyre package - though they're not advertised on the website and in short supply as BMW spec them with Contis, which were out of stock.

Now just looking for some tyre storage bags that'll fit the 19" wheels that I've taken off!

They look good .

pops_f30 · 12-03-2012, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Nexstar2011

I too went for winter wheels/tyres on the new 330d. Struggled without them on my previous 130, compared to my wife's car (which had winter tyres fitted).

Didn't like the standard BMW winter wheel/tyre combo offerings so pick and mixed my own. Went for Pirelli Sottozeros all round (225/45) on these 18s. Had them fitted this weekend so I could get a few hundred miles on the new tyres. Added bonus that they show off the brake upgrade a little better than the 19s!

You can get them as a BMW winter wheel/tyre package - though they're not advertised on the website and in short supply as BMW spec them with Contis, which were out of stock.

Now just looking for some tyre storage bags that'll fit the 19" wheels that I've taken off!

Did you use the nuts from the the 19's or did you get a new set, including locking for the winter tyres?

Nexstar2011 · 12-03-2012, 04:53 AM

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Did you use the nuts from the the 19's or did you get a new set, including locking for the winter tyres?

Same nuts

pops_f30 · 12-03-2012, 05:09 AM

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Same nuts

Nice, think that is what I will do.
I have the same tyres on a set of 18's that I will be putting on today / tomorrow and wanted to get your thoughts on how she rides on them?

Is there a lot of difference between the 19's?

Nexstar2011 · 12-03-2012, 05:41 AM

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Is there a lot of difference between the 19's?

To be honest, don't feel a massive difference (maybe a little better) - but then I'm still in the honeymoon period of loving the ride in this car vs. my old one!

TMP · 12-03-2012, 06:11 AM

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Now just looking for some tyre storage bags that'll fit the 19" wheels that I've taken off!

Storage bags?!

Nexstar2011 · 12-03-2012, 07:07 AM

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Storage bags?!

Indeed! Either that or live in fear of scratching the 19s

TMP · 12-03-2012, 03:41 PM

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Indeed! Either that or live in fear of scratching the 19s

Where do you keep them then?

You do know when they are on you car, they do get exposed to the elements

Nexstar2011 · 12-04-2012, 08:00 AM

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Where do you keep them then?

You do know when they are on you car, they do get exposed to the elements

I hadn't realised that, and was disappointed to learn that BMW don't offer an integrated fluffy pillow deployment option for use when parking

My 19s will be stored at a friend's garage, along with loads of other wheels/tyres. Just trying to minimise the chances of damage when they aren't on the car.

Thanks

pops_f30 · 12-04-2012, 09:41 AM

Winter wheels are on, was worried about taking off the 19's and putting on 18's but it works if I do say so myself!

johnbmw6 · 12-04-2012, 09:51 AM

Yep It works they look great in black

MarkW83 · 12-04-2012, 09:52 AM

Looking good. You guys need the black grilles on your EBs though

MarkW83 · 12-04-2012, 09:55 AM

Pops: are those the factory tints (sun protection glass) on your car? If so, it looks very dark (darker than E90), or is it just the pic?

johnbmw6 · 12-04-2012, 09:59 AM

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Looking good. You guys need the black grilles on your EBs though

Good point Mark I think I may be getting some along with the Black exhaust tips.

pops_f30 · 12-04-2012, 10:00 AM

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Pops: are those the factory tints (sun protection glass) on your car? If so, it looks very dark (darker than E90), or is it just the pic?

Mark, its the sun protection glass, must just be the angle of the sun making it look very dark!

MarkW83 · 12-04-2012, 10:00 AM

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Good point Mark I think I may be getting some along with the Black exhaust tips.

Good choice, I already have my black grilles and black exhaust tips ready to give to the dealer to fit for delivery, whenever that happens...

johnbmw6 · 12-04-2012, 10:20 AM

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Good choice, I already have my black grilles and black exhaust tips ready to give to the dealer to fit for delivery, whenever that happens...

Did you buy in the UK or have to go US/ germany?.

MarkW83 · 12-04-2012, 10:26 AM

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Did you buy in the UK or have to go US/ germany?.

Got both from UK dealer, he ordered them from Germany and they came in about a week.

johnbmw6 · 12-04-2012, 10:51 AM

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Got both from UK dealer, he ordered them from Germany and they came in about a week.

Many thanks.

12-03-2012, 04:10 AM	#25
Nexstar2011 Enlisted Member Drives: F31 330d Mineral Grey Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London-ish Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	I too went for winter wheels/tyres on the new 330d. Struggled without them on my previous 130, compared to my wife's car (which had winter tyres fitted). Didn't like the standard BMW winter wheel/tyre combo offerings so pick and mixed my own. Went for Pirelli Sottozeros all round (225/45) on these 18s. Had them fitted this weekend so I could get a few hundred miles on the new tyres. Added bonus that they show off the brake upgrade a little better than the 19s! You can get them as a BMW winter wheel/tyre package - though they're not advertised on the website and in short supply as BMW spec them with Contis, which were out of stock. Now just looking for some tyre storage bags that'll fit the 19" wheels that I've taken off! Attached Images

12-04-2012, 09:41 AM	#35
pops_f30 Private First Class Drives: F30 330d MSport EBII Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wokingham Posts: 111 iTrader: (0)	Winter wheels are on, was worried about taking off the 19's and putting on 18's but it works if I do say so myself! Attached Images

12-04-2012, 09:51 AM	#36
johnbmw6 Live for today tomorrow never comes Drives: 2014 LCI M5 coming October Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 3,093 iTrader: (0)	Yep It works they look great in black __________________ Live for now, life is too short. 2013 M5 LCI on Order for October.

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MarkW83 Lieutenant Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK Posts: 472 iTrader: (0)	Looking good. You guys need the black grilles on your EBs though __________________ F30 330d M Sport Mineral Grey / Coral Red Pro Nav/Visibility Pack/Comfort Pack/Harman Kardon/Head-Up Display/Electric Seats/Comfort Access/Adaptive Suspension...

12-04-2012, 09:55 AM	#38
MarkW83 Lieutenant Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK Posts: 472 iTrader: (0)	Pops: are those the factory tints (sun protection glass) on your car? If so, it looks very dark (darker than E90), or is it just the pic? __________________ F30 330d M Sport Mineral Grey / Coral Red Pro Nav/Visibility Pack/Comfort Pack/Harman Kardon/Head-Up Display/Electric Seats/Comfort Access/Adaptive Suspension...

12-02-2012, 02:58 PM	#23
derekh929 Captain Drives: F31 330d M Sport on Order Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 713 iTrader: (0)	These wheels are great what did it set you back for wheels and tyres i will have to look at this when i get a car , thanks Derek

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