Winter wheels 35is

[KERMIT1970]

Thinking of some winter wheels. Will I need 18" to clear the brakes ? Don't think 17" would fit ! Anyone any info

[Stark]

It's an issue up north I'm sure, but I have kept my same wheels and tyres on in London and never been stuck anywhere....

[ric19]

Could be wrong but I dont think they do run flat winter tyres if thats any help, I had a look last year but decided against it

[ric19]

Could try snow socks as an emergency backup but they are a bugger to put on esp on a low car like a Z

[KERMIT1970]

I've never been stuck in 12 years running bm's. But thinking of changing them for the winter due to the state of the roads more than anything else. Think the government have started to cutbacks already Incase these clowns remove us from the union ! Lol
Don't bothered about rft's. Just the wheels & clearance

[mr wilks]

Could be wrong but I dont think they do run flat winter tyres if thats any help, I had a look last year but decided against it

You can get winter runflats in most high end brands

[ronk]

It's an issue up north I'm sure, but I have kept my same wheels and tyres on in London and never been stuck anywhere....

We all see the problems the south has when a couple of flakes of snow fall!

But seriously it's best to think about the stopping power of winter tyres over the standards!
It's that 7c point that they might stop you from a bump.

[mr wilks]

Don't bothered about rft's. Just the wheels & clearance

I sold a set of OEM BMW 17's to a guy with a 535d last year & they fit no trouble , I wouldn't expect there to ne a issue with your 3.5 Z but maybe a call to your main dealer will confirm that

[TitanTim]

The standard BMW winter wheels for the E89 are 17s with runflats non staggered. I would double check with the dealer for the 35i to ensure brake clearance.

They're a must during winter to be safe as summer runflats can be a ticket to death below 7 degrees.

Tim.

[Stark]

Now well you Say below 7C......it does get to that in London often, and still yet not a problem......I'd be curious to see what % of motorists in London change to winter tyres, with no snow, and temps below 7C

[ronk]

At a guess very very few!
It's road temps I think they refer to and not air temp.

It's only a matter of time before the eu apply the same rules as in Germany. It probably makes good sense too. You wouldn't go out in the snow with your Guccis on would you?

[Stark]

I guess you're right, and Italy too.......and also Brits driving across to those countries risking fines for not having winter tyres....

[Zed_Steve]

Never had any issue driving with standard RFTs during the winter, apart from in deep snow and ice. Simply adjust your driving to the conditions.

[bluespit]

We had winters on our 3 series last year, worked a treat - no snow what so ever!

Don't know if they'll fit the new 4 series otherwise they'll be up for sale as soon as the weather turns significantly colder.

[ronk]

I guess you're right, and Italy too.......and also Brits driving across to those countries risking fines for not having winter tyres....

Cause a holdup cos you get stuck on wrong tyres then you pay !!!
I think if you have a non fault bump you get a portion of the blame!