06-21-2021, 05:26 PM | #1 |
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M3 winter tires
Still a bit early, but winter is always around the corner up north.
Most online configurators do not seem to have info for it. What sizes would the 2021 M3 take for winter tires? The manual seems to mention "275/35 R 19 100 V XL M+S". Any idea if 265 or 255 square setup would work (since narrower is usually better in snow). Also will 18s clear the brakes Front/Rear (non-competition RWD model)? |
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hey there, london ontario dealer told me they were a little behind with the 2021 M3 winter tires but that the options would be available late june/early july
good to see someone else from Canada intends to drive this RWD beast in the winter :-) |
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And yeah, it will be my daily year round. Manual is more important than AWD, otherwise I'd have gone for the convenience of AWD. That being said, I miss RWD, last 2 (335/340) were AWD, but all before that were RWD all year daily drivers (albeit not as much hp/tq). |
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+1 here.
Tires are easy, the challenge is finding aftermarket wheels that fit. I would be fine even with the stock tire sizes. PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 is available in 275/35/19 and 285/30/20
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Oddly enough, this is a topic over in the Canada region forum
Winter Tires discussion!?!? https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1835318
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https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...nt-36115a076b7 https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...ar-36115a076b8 But for $4k, I'm planning on a set of 826Ms (I ordered w/825Ms) with the Sottozero 3s mentioned earlier... I don't drive in really bad weather and like the idea of keeping the stock look and wheels dimensions. |
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But for $4k, I'm planning on a set of 826Ms (I ordered w/825Ms) with the Sottozero 3s mentioned earlier... I don't drive in really bad weather and like the idea of keeping the stock look and wheels dimensions.[/QUOTE] I agree but a 30 radial tire is paper thin and we have nasty New England potholes. |
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What about lowering springs and winter tires will they rub at all you think? Because I know the winter tires have a little bit more tread on them than the summer tires… I would just like to know some of your opinions on clearances for them!
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I would worry more about ice build-up in the wheel case, especially if you have lowering springs. Plan to put ceramic coating in the wheel case to deal with ice
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12 or 13 mm spacers in the back should push 18” rears out to a similar profile of stock. This setup will also allow you to rotate the wheels. Someone check my math… |
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Fwiw, q tirerack rep thought there might be some options available towards the end of summer. I hate the idea of having mismatched front and rear tires but I suppose its not the end of the world for a winter application. |
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