winter tires choice

pepsih · 09-16-2013, 06:05 PM

Hey i wonder if i can put some 245 40 18 blizzak tires as my winter setup?
i have a e90 sport pkg.
i know that tirerack recommand 225/40-18 or 235....
how about 245.
will this size affect the grip of the car?

YOYO42 · 09-16-2013, 06:47 PM

With winter tires you want to go as narrow as possible for better handling in the snow

09-17-2013, 07:57 AM

What he said...either way, that size should work; depending on the wheel specs. Check my sig below.

pepsih · 09-17-2013, 08:57 AM

I have oem 162 for winter. Ok ill wait a little and get some narrower tires thanks a lot

Gary@TireRack · 09-17-2013, 09:56 AM

Best sizes to use would be 225/40R18 or 235/40R18.

Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp

N8N · 09-17-2013, 10:09 AM

If you're asking because you can get a good deal on that particular size tire then yes they will work. I have 225/50R17 on my winter set for the same reason (225/45R17 would be factory size) and they fit fine and theoretically are slightly larger in diameter than 245/40R18.

Question is, what wheels are you using them with? Need to make sure you have clearance in the front - 245 is pretty wide for the front as factory width is 225, have to select offset correctly so you have both strut and fender clearance.

VMRWheels · 09-17-2013, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YOYO42

With winter tires you want to go as narrow as possible for better handling in the snow

+1

Stick to a 225/40/18 or 235/40/18.

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pepsih Captain 129 Rep 820 Posts Drives: f02, e24 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Island iTrader: (4)	winter tires choice Hey i wonder if i can put some 245 40 18 blizzak tires as my winter setup? i have a e90 sport pkg. i know that tirerack recommand 225/40-18 or 235.... how about 245. will this size affect the grip of the car?
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pepsih Captain 129 Rep 820 Posts Drives: f02, e24 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Island iTrader: (4)	I have oem 162 for winter. Ok ill wait a little and get some narrower tires thanks a lot
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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)	Best sizes to use would be 225/40R18 or 235/40R18. Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...nter/index.jsp __________________ 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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N8N Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berwyn Heights, MD iTrader: (2)	If you're asking because you can get a good deal on that particular size tire then yes they will work. I have 225/50R17 on my winter set for the same reason (225/45R17 would be factory size) and they fit fine and theoretically are slightly larger in diameter than 245/40R18. Question is, what wheels are you using them with? Need to make sure you have clearance in the front - 245 is pretty wide for the front as factory width is 225, have to select offset correctly so you have both strut and fender clearance.
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