M3 winter tires

kiw1 · 10-01-2023, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GTS Daddy

I've found NOTHING for the 19/20 OEM setup in winter tires. Discount tire said they had some Pirelli Serie III for me but I just received a phone call this morning with a "fooled you."

Anyone else here in the US have any luck with OEM size winter tires purchased this year? It's getting awfully close to snow season here in CO and I'm not really excited about storing another set of wheels/tires in 19 squared.

Best to go with DWS AS if you are trying to avoid having to avoid new rims. If you see a lot of snow like I do, best to go with a square setup. I'm on 827ms with PA5's.

tuffcalc · 10-01-2023, 08:34 PM

Gents - if you are looking for a winter set of OEM rims + OEM size tires in 19/20"- I have a set for sale.

The tires are brand new - I ended up trading the car in a few weeks ago and the rims/tires never made it to their first winter.

The link is here: https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2049671

I'm in Canada but can ship to the USA (and guarantee no taxes/duties on arrival via UPS).

Cheers

e46e39g80 · 10-05-2023, 03:00 PM

Today I bit the bullet and ordered the factory winter wheel and tire package from my local dealer. 826M wheels in black with Michelin Pilot Alpin 5. The total cost with tax was $4.8k.

I didn’t want to run all seasons in NY and didn’t love the idea of the Pirelli Sottozero Serie II in 275/35/19 and 275/30/20.

Plus, now I’ll have an extra set of wheels to play with. Maybe I’ll put Cup 2s on them one day and track them.

djkahan · 10-05-2023, 08:12 PM

I'm in the Boston area, anticipating driving in snow, so would prefer to use a narrower tire in the winter. Does anyone have any experience with 245/40R19 as a snow tire? Does it fit properly? Does it fail cosmetically if you don't use spacers?

forcefed · 10-06-2023, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by djkahan

I'm in the Boston area, anticipating driving in snow, so would prefer to use a narrower tire in the winter. Does anyone have any experience with 245/40R19 as a snow tire? Does it fit properly? Does it fail cosmetically if you don't use spacers?

Depends on the wheels, I got some 8.5" wheels with +25 offset and that size of tires, the front will look ok but the back might need some spacers.

Expert@ApexWheels · 10-06-2023, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by djkahan

I'm in the Boston area, anticipating driving in snow, so would prefer to use a narrower tire in the winter. Does anyone have any experience with 245/40R19 as a snow tire? Does it fit properly? Does it fail cosmetically if you don't use spacers?

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Originally Posted by forcefed

Depends on the wheels, I got some 8.5" wheels with +25 offset and that size of tires, the front will look ok but the back might need some spacers.

+1 to forcefed's note. Its going to be dependent on the width and offset of the wheel you spec.

This car is using 19x9.5 et25 square on our SM-10s with wider tires than you plan to use and they still needed spacers front and rear to push the wheels back out to an OE range:

https://apexwheels.com/gallery/bmw/m...nthracite-1011

-Tom

DefiantVitreous · 10-14-2023, 12:05 PM

Getting my '24 M3 Comp XDrive delivered sometime between 12/15 and 12/31. First thing I need to do is put either A/S or Winters on it. Leaning A/S.

Want to keep stock OEM setup.

TireRack says that setup is:

FRONT 275/35ZR19 100Y XL
REAR 285/30ZR20 99Y XL

Can someone confirm that this is the proper setup?

DefiantVitreous · 10-14-2023, 12:07 PM

Oh and 1 more thing. Can someone comment on the tread wear comparison between the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 and the Cont ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus?

I've heard the Conti's, although great tires, wear incredibly fast. True? False?

e46e39g80 · 10-17-2023, 02:05 PM

Picked up my winter wheel and tire set from my local dealer. Will install in a few weeks.

MrSmileyDC · 10-18-2023, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by e46e39g80

Picked up my winter wheel and tire set from my local dealer. Will install in a few weeks.

Cost?

e46e39g80 · 10-18-2023, 08:01 AM

Around $4800 with tax. Mounted, balanced, TPMS. Star marked Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 in OEM staggered 19/20 sizes. Took a few biz days for dealer to receive.

Rux · 10-22-2023, 01:24 PM

Just to add to many here:

I do not drive much in the winter but I have the option to. Even if i had to, my car is low to the point that any tire made to drive in deeper snow wouldn’t make sense for me

I went with the Conti A/S

I just wanted to add a disclaimer for when you all switch. I have been switching tires for many many years and this was a first for me and wanted to share.

CHECK the install after they are done.

I had a BMW dealer do my winter switch to the oem rims. They put my 20s on the right side and 19s on the left. Don’t trust that even a BMW service center knows what they are doing.

Just some advice.

Medal · 10-22-2023, 01:43 PM

Hey Gents,

Has anyone found stock G80 comp wheel winter tires online yet? I know Michelin came out with a new one last year, but finding especially the rear size, 285/30/r20 has been impossible. I’m trying to avoid calling my local dealer so just wondering if any of you in my situation have had any luck?

pateke · 10-22-2023, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by e46e39g80

Picked up my winter wheel and tire set from my local dealer. Will install in a few weeks.

Just received mine also. Not a fun cost, but great to be prepared for Swedish winter.

PISA · 10-22-2023, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PISA

Welp, I went for it. Price was good and they're just winters anyways

. Will report back.

This was the package https://wheelsco.ca/collections/bmw-...cts/bmwm3g80wp for anyone else interested. ~ 3k USD shipped including TPMS.

Here they are. Changing over next week.

86zccrx · 10-23-2023, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PISA

Here they are. Changing over next week.

These look nice, will be interested to see how they look on the car.

OGOverkill · 10-23-2023, 03:59 PM

Just mounted my BC forged winter set

chujk1985 · 11-01-2023, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by e46e39g80

Today I bit the bullet and ordered the factory winter wheel and tire package from my local dealer. 826M wheels in black with Michelin Pilot Alpin 5. The total cost with tax was $4.8k.

I didn’t want to run all seasons in NY and didn’t love the idea of the Pirelli Sottozero Serie II in 275/35/19 and 275/30/20.

Plus, now I’ll have an extra set of wheels to play with. Maybe I’ll put Cup 2s on them one day and track them.

What’s the hesitation with the Sottozeros? Thx!

e46e39g80 · 11-01-2023, 01:48 PM

I couldn’t find the rears in stock 285 width, only 275 at the time. Another forum member did find the 285s at United tires.

chujk1985 · 11-01-2023, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by e46e39g80

I couldn’t find the rears in stock 285 width, only 275 at the time. Another forum member did find the 285s at United tires.

Yah I ended up buying the 285/30/20 on United Tires and the 275/35/19’s from my dealership.

The fronts are designated “MO” for Mercedes and the backs are designated “ALP”. Unmounted the 275’s are a lot wider than the 285’s. I hope it’s okay for an xDrive. I mean they are the correct sizes even though different designations.

275’s are on the bottom in the pic below.

nxstyM3 · 11-01-2023, 06:36 PM

any tire gurus know if i would be good on 285/30/20 square tire setup

PISA · 11-02-2023, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PISA

Here they are. Changing over next week.

Temps dropping and this m3 is ready

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tuffcalc Private First Class 90 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 992 Turbo S Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Gents - if you are looking for a winter set of OEM rims + OEM size tires in 19/20"- I have a set for sale. The tires are brand new - I ended up trading the car in a few weeks ago and the rims/tires never made it to their first winter. The link is here: https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2049671 I'm in Canada but can ship to the USA (and guarantee no taxes/duties on arrival via UPS). Cheers
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e46e39g80 Private First Class 346 Rep 129 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Staten Island iTrader: (0)	Today I bit the bullet and ordered the factory winter wheel and tire package from my local dealer. 826M wheels in black with Michelin Pilot Alpin 5. The total cost with tax was $4.8k. I didn’t want to run all seasons in NY and didn’t love the idea of the Pirelli Sottozero Serie II in 275/35/19 and 275/30/20. Plus, now I’ll have an extra set of wheels to play with. Maybe I’ll put Cup 2s on them one day and track them.
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djkahan New Member 7 Rep 18 Posts Drives: M3 CX Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I'm in the Boston area, anticipating driving in snow, so would prefer to use a narrower tire in the winter. Does anyone have any experience with 245/40R19 as a snow tire? Does it fit properly? Does it fail cosmetically if you don't use spacers?
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DefiantVitreous Private 22 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 Comp. Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Getting my '24 M3 Comp XDrive delivered sometime between 12/15 and 12/31. First thing I need to do is put either A/S or Winters on it. Leaning A/S. Want to keep stock OEM setup. TireRack says that setup is: FRONT 275/35ZR19 100Y XL REAR 285/30ZR20 99Y XL Can someone confirm that this is the proper setup?
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DefiantVitreous Private 22 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 Comp. Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Oh and 1 more thing. Can someone comment on the tread wear comparison between the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 and the Cont ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus? I've heard the Conti's, although great tires, wear incredibly fast. True? False?
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e46e39g80 Private First Class 346 Rep 129 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Staten Island iTrader: (0)	Picked up my winter wheel and tire set from my local dealer. Will install in a few weeks. Attached Images
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e46e39g80 Private First Class 346 Rep 129 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Staten Island iTrader: (0)	Around $4800 with tax. Mounted, balanced, TPMS. Star marked Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 in OEM staggered 19/20 sizes. Took a few biz days for dealer to receive.
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10-22-2023, 01:24 PM	#650
Rux Captain 644 Rep 615 Posts Drives: Little of this, little of that Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Boston,MA/FL/NH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW G42 [0.00] 2022 BMW G82 [0.00]	Just to add to many here: I do not drive much in the winter but I have the option to. Even if i had to, my car is low to the point that any tire made to drive in deeper snow wouldn’t make sense for me I went with the Conti A/S I just wanted to add a disclaimer for when you all switch. I have been switching tires for many many years and this was a first for me and wanted to share. CHECK the install after they are done. I had a BMW dealer do my winter switch to the oem rims. They put my 20s on the right side and 19s on the left. Don’t trust that even a BMW service center knows what they are doing. Just some advice. __________________ "It's not how fast you go, it's how you go fast"
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Medal Captain 483 Rep 672 Posts Drives: 2021 M3C Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 335xi M-Sport [9.50]	Hey Gents, Has anyone found stock G80 comp wheel winter tires online yet? I know Michelin came out with a new one last year, but finding especially the rear size, 285/30/r20 has been impossible. I’m trying to avoid calling my local dealer so just wondering if any of you in my situation have had any luck? __________________ Driving: 2021 M3C Semper FI
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e46e39g80 Private First Class 346 Rep 129 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Staten Island iTrader: (0)	I couldn’t find the rears in stock 285 width, only 275 at the time. Another forum member did find the 285s at United tires.
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nxstyM3 Private First Class 97 Rep 150 Posts Drives: G80 Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (1)	any tire gurus know if i would be good on 285/30/20 square tire setup
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