[MikeG12]

I know it's only spring but it's never too early to start preparing for next winter. It looks like the 2 series has approx the same offsets as the 1 series, so hopefully some of those wheels will fit. For my current VW GTI, I bought ASA aftermarket wheels from Tire Rack, but the finish left a lot to be desired. Within several years, they are all corroded and I had to paint them. When I had my E36 M3, I was able to buy a set of M3 Contour wheels used and never had a problem with them. There look like a lot of people selling used 1 series wheels. For winter, i am thinking 17". I have a 228 MSport coming with standard brakes. Hopefully the 1 series 17" wheels will fit. Thoughts?

[SuitedUp]

Same car on order, so I'll be interested to hear. Never done the winter wheel thing.

[cire]

I just traded off my 128 for a 228. I plan on keeping my winter set up. Hopefully they will fit on the 228.

[MikeG12]

Let us know if that works out. Please let us know what size the 128 wheels were.

[ManCityFan]

great thread...was just about to post something similar. are there any cheap but ok looking 18s that will fit? how much should I budget for a set of 4 with blizzaks or similar? cheers.

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by ManCityFan

great thread...was just about to post something similar. are there any cheap but ok looking 18s that will fit? how much should I budget for a set of 4 with blizzaks or similar? cheers.

Was told by Gill at Tire Rack that all 135 setups will work, including 17". He's their resident 1-series expert. You're looking at $190 each for Blizzak, $125-$150 per wheel for Sport Edition (which are very popular and take BMW center caps) and $20 each if you want tire insurance. So figure $1,500 USD delivered.

[ManCityFan]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Was told by Gill at Tire Rack that all 135 setups will work, including 17". He's their resident 1-series expert. You're looking at $190 each for Blizzak, $125-$150 per wheel for Sport Edition (which are very popular and take BMW center caps) and $20 each if you want tire insurance. So figure $1,500 USD delivered.

Thank you. That is great info.

[MikeG12]

On the 1 series forum, there are a few people selling BMW wheels. If they are in your area, that might be the way to go. I have aftermarket alloy wheels for my winter tires on a VW GTI, and the finish was not very durable. OEM wheels are much better.

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by MikeG12

On the 1 series forum, there are a few people selling BMW wheels. If they are in your area, that might be the way to go. I have aftermarket alloy wheels for my winter tires on a VW GTI, and the finish was not very durable. OEM wheels are much better.

Valid point for sure but consider the cost of replacement if you need to buy a single wheel. Sport Edition with tire protection, destroy a wheel and tire and you can get brand new for $150 shipped straight to your door. I'm going the disposable route simply bc Chicago streets are a disaster. If roads were better I'd absolutely be looking for a nice set of pre owned wheels.