[luckylingy]

At this late stage your options are very limited. Most are settling with all seasons (if you can even find those). Skim backwards through this thread for tribal knowledge.

I knew I wanted Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 winter tires, which I luckily ordered back in August. By most accounts Costco was the last place to have them available -- but that was weeks ago.

[MMM.PWR]

Originally Posted by AhsanU

Lol welcome to the club! If you'd like to keep stock wheels then you'll have to scour the web for either Pirelli Sottozero 3's or Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4. TireRack doesn't have them, so you'll have to resort to eBay and other sites.

I agree that the 829M's aren't very appealing, on top of the fact that they're cast wheels. Unfortunately you won't readily find Michelin Pilot Alpin 5's anywhere else.

Personally, I am purchasing a front set of 19" 826M's to run in the back, and am waiting to see if I can get Alpin 5's from SummitRacing and if not, I'll be running VikingContact 7's for this season.

I want a dedicated set of winters (like I have for our other 2 cars) I may have to settle for the 829Ms.. who knows they may grow on me. I have steelies on my daily for winter so at least they're not that!

Originally Posted by luckylingy

At this late stage your options are very limited. Most are settling with all seasons (if you can even find those). Skim backwards through this thread for tribal knowledge.

I knew I wanted Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 winter tires, which I luckily ordered back in August. By most accounts Costco was the last place to have them available -- but that was weeks ago.

I have been reading some on and off but I will have to start from the beginning. I do have several Costcos I may need to call. I don't necessarily need to drive the car this season. I could have a flatbed take it home and store it until April or May.. if I can get a decent deal on the 829Ms I may just go with that at this point.

[HorsePower]

Originally Posted by MMM.PWR

... if I can get a decent deal on the 829Ms I may just go with that at this point.

And if you're able to go this route and you decide to change things up for next winter, you could probably sell the 829M set on here for a decent amount next fall/winter (particularly if you price them to account for the tire wear over the next few months). Seems more fun than having your car sit for months.

[MMM.PWR]

Originally Posted by HorsePower

And if you're able to go this route and you decide to change things up for next winter, you could probably sell the 829M set on here for a decent amount next fall/winter (particularly if you price them to account for the tire wear over the next few months). Seems more fun than having your car sit for months.

So I called a local dealer and they can't order the 829 package, looks like it's sold out? Anyone have a source that has actual stock?

[jpsimon]

Originally Posted by MMM.PWR

So I called a local dealer and they can't order the 829 package, looks like it's sold out? Anyone have a source that has actual stock?

Maybe call EAS:
https://europeanautosource.com/bmw-m...g8x-m3-m4.html

unclear if they're in stock or not

[barryc365]

Originally Posted by MMM.PWR

So I called a local dealer and they can't order the 829 package, looks like it's sold out? Anyone have a source that has actual stock?

They've been sold out for a long time. Think I snagged one of the last sets back at the start of November

[MMM.PWR]

Anybody running spacers with the 829s? Apparently there were a few sets in stock just waiting to be received. I just paid for them at another local dealer who actually called for availability. So maybe, just maybe I’ll get a set later this month. Car probably won’t be here for a while anyway

[MMM.PWR]

Originally Posted by jpsimon

Put my 829m wheels on the other day. I don’t love the look but they’ll do. I’m going to order spacers in the next couple days for sure

Did you get spacers in the end?

[barryc365]

Originally Posted by MMM.PWR

Anybody running spacers with the 829s? Apparently there were a few sets in stock just waiting to be received. I just paid for them at another local dealer who actually called for availability. So maybe, just maybe I’ll get a set later this month. Car probably won’t be here for a while anyway

I have 15's on the front, 10's on the rear. You could easily do 18's all around if you wanted to fill out the arches more so they aren't so lost

[MMM.PWR]

Originally Posted by barryc365

I have 15's on the front, 10's on the rear. You could easily do 18's all around if you wanted to fill out the arches more so they aren't so lost

Thanks, that helps a lot. Spacers are cheap enough that if the wheels do come in I’ll probably do a dedicated winter set of spacers to go with the wheels. Can you post some more pictures of your car with them?

[BMWRacer523]

829s were sold out as far back as late Nov. PA-5s I got from Costco in Dec but probably sold out now. Worth calling around to see. Wheels, go aftermarket. Got mine from forum sponsor, eas.

[barryc365]

Originally Posted by MMM.PWR

Thanks, that helps a lot. Spacers are cheap enough that if the wheels do come in I’ll probably do a dedicated winter set of spacers to go with the wheels. Can you post some more pictures of your car with them?

Here you go. Not as good as the proper set up obviously but pretty decent for winter I think

[MMM.PWR]

Originally Posted by barryc365

Here you go. Not as good as the proper set up obviously but pretty decent for winter I think

Thanks! is your rear lower? what suspension are you on?

[Hawkdog]

Originally Posted by 2022M4COMP

How much did you end up spending if you don't mind sharing ?

$2600 OTD. Sorry for the delayed response. Finally had our 1st snow here in CO over New Years - the car is incredible on the snow and ice with the Vred tires. Super happy with them and no ride/comfort issues with the 20”s.

[jpsimon]

Originally Posted by MMM.PWR

Did you get spacers in the end?

They just came yesterday. I’m going to install them this week, I’ll post pics. I got 15mm front and rear.

[barryc365]

Originally Posted by MMM.PWR

Thanks! is your rear lower? what suspension are you on?

Yeah it is a little lower. It's the MSS HAS kit. It doesn't adjust low enough on the front. They've since made an adjustment to the kit but us early adopters got screwed and we need to pay $450 for the fix if we are so inclined.

It rides very well though. Apparently the front will settle more, I just haven't driven it enough

[MMM.PWR]

Originally Posted by barryc365

Yeah it is a little lower. It's the MSS HAS kit. It doesn't adjust low enough on the front. They've since made an adjustment to the kit but us early adopters got screwed and we need to pay $450 for the fix if we are so inclined.

It rides very well though. Apparently the front will settle more, I just haven't driven it enough

that sucks. you could always raise the rear a bit to make it look more even. I'll probably go with the KW HAS over the summer.

[barryc365]

Originally Posted by MMM.PWR

that sucks. you could always raise the rear a bit to make it look more even. I'll probably go with the KW HAS over the summer.

Yeah I could; hopefully it'll settle a bit more.

The imbalance doesn't look as bad with the 20's on the rear. Spring time can't come quick enough!

M3's are usually a little rear biased for tye 50:50 weight distribution

[Ximian]

I was finally able to take the car out after a long while and the Michelin PA5 winter tires are more like a good all-season. For snow and ice like we get in Minnesota and combined with a RWD, you need a real, 'extreme' winter tire to be comfortable.

Setting off up a hill from a stop with compacted snow, you're going to lean on DSC while still only using 15 mm of the gas pedal travel. Expected and doable, but after years of AWD in the winter, it's still going to take some time to get used to it.

[zambarossa]

Originally Posted by Ximian

I was finally able to take the car out after a long while and the Michelin PA5 winter tires are more like a good all-season. For snow and ice like we get in Minnesota and combined with a RWD, you need a real, 'extreme' winter tire to be comfortable.

Setting off up a hill from a stop with compacted snow, you're going to lean on DSC while still only using 15 mm of the gas pedal travel. Expected and doable, but after years of AWD in the winter, it's still going to take some time to get used to it.

If you are coming from AWD to RWD, you definitely need to adjust your driving habits off the line. That being said, i am impressed with how well the LSD and M traction control do, you can still accelerate after you gain some grip.

[jpsimon]

Here are my 829m's with 15mm spacers front and rear (stock suspension for now).

[luckylingy]

Originally Posted by jpsimon

Here are my 829m's with 15mm spacers front and rear (stock suspension for now).

I know we're supposed to be looking at the stance, but I keep admiring the paint color. Great choice!!