Best winter tires size for 135i

The_28th_TroLL · 10-05-2009, 08:31 AM

Hi guys!
Sorry for my bad enlish.

I am living in Belarus, in Europe, near with Russia. There is winter with medium snow.
What is the best winter tires size for 135i ? And what rims size?

Thanks a lot for answers!

wtzouris · 10-05-2009, 07:20 PM

205/50 R17 tires on all four corners
17 x 7 inch wheels on all four corners (I use Type 142)
I use Nokian Hakkapelliita R tires (RUNFLAT)
another Option is Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT (RUNFLAT)

BrokenVert · 10-05-2009, 07:42 PM

It depends on what kind of weather you will be driving through. If you do a lot of snow driving 205 or 225 are ok. If you dont drive in the snow, but still drive in cold temps(like me) then you can keep the 225/255 staggard setup like I have.

VMRWheels · 10-06-2009, 03:28 PM

205/50/17 is a recommend size for the BMW OE 135i wheel. A good winter tire to look into would be the Dunlop 3D's which are offered on TireRack.com

-Charles@VMRWheels

Gary@TireRack · 10-06-2009, 03:47 PM

225/40/18 would be the best size to fit the OEM wheels all around.

If you're downsizing, then 205/50/17 on a 7-7.5" works great, and 225/45/17 on 17x8" is fine.

ronster · 10-07-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

225/40/18 would be the best size to fit the OEM wheels all around.

If you're downsizing, then 205/50/17 on a 7-7.5" works great, and 225/45/17 on 17x8" is fine.

Hi Gill,

Is 17x8 too wide for 205/50/17?

Cheers...

Ron

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wtzouris Private First Class 5 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2014 328d xDrive Sports Wagon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	205/50 R17 tires on all four corners 17 x 7 inch wheels on all four corners (I use Type 142) I use Nokian Hakkapelliita R tires (RUNFLAT) another Option is Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 RFT (RUNFLAT)
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	It depends on what kind of weather you will be driving through. If you do a lot of snow driving 205 or 225 are ok. If you dont drive in the snow, but still drive in cold temps(like me) then you can keep the 225/255 staggard setup like I have. __________________
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	225/40/18 would be the best size to fit the OEM wheels all around. If you're downsizing, then 205/50/17 on a 7-7.5" works great, and 225/45/17 on 17x8" is fine. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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