Winter Wheels And Tyres

[JerryL]

Hello, new here and only been BMW owner for a few weeks.

Advice please.

For the purpose of towing the heavier caravan we just got, a little too heavy for my Alfa 156 2.4JTD, we purchased a 2008 320d Touring SE Edition M-Sport.

Now, SWMBO will use this mostly and being a nervous winter driver, we want to fit winter tyres - which is a good idea anyway.

But I don't want to be taking the summer/winter tyres on/off alloy wheels. I think a set of steelies for the winter with higher profile tyres is my preferred option, then I can just swap 'em over again in the spring and put the other set in the garage.

Current summer tyres are 225 x 17 front and 255 x 17 rear run flats :huh:

I'm not looking at M&S tyres but proper winter tyres.

Any advice on my options would be welcome. Thanks

Jerry

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Why do you have 255's on a 320d? Gotta be over budget matey !!

Try this just as a starter...

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/

[JerryL]

Why do you have 255's on a 320d? Gotta be over budget matey !!

'cos that's what it comes with - out the factory i expect. :blink: But only on the back. :unsure:

I was surprised myself on looking when kwikfit.com gave 4 options for tyre sizes for my car.

Ta anyway. Except it is not standard size tyres I want.

Jerry

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

I have 255's on my 7 because the size and weight of this vehicle needs it... What is your explanation?

[BigAl]

Welcome Jerry, You could google or look for for reviews of winter tyres as there is a few about at this time of year, good luck. :D

[JerryL]

I have 255's on my 7 because the size and weight of this vehicle needs it... What is your explanation?

Hey, Dabsy, Did you read my reply? :unsure:

Factory fitted. They's certainly not too wide for the rims. This is the 177BHP version of the 320d TOURING M-Sport

Al. Not looked for reviews as such. There's an article in yesterdays Telegraph motoring mag on winter tyres.

The point is - I want a set of steel wheels for winter tyres and do not really want such low profile rubber. So I'm looking for recommendation on suitable rim/tyre sizes. Pointers where and/or what anyone?

Thanks

Jerry

[G4VHD]

Cant give you advice mate, but I have a 320d, and would love 255's on the rear

[Snypa-D]

Welcome to BMWOC :)

Go for Continental Winter tyres, but good luck trying to find 17" steelies

[G4VHD]

I got to put my 16inch standard alloys back on tomorrow...going to hate it for a few months

[Snypa-D]

My 18's made it thru last winter ok,so I guess theyll do ok this year too :) I could put my 15's with winter tyres back on but Im a lazy b*****d and cant be bothered unless persuaded,lol

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Hey, Dabsy, Did you read my reply? :unsure:

Factory fitted. They's certainly not too wide for the rims. This is the 177BHP version of the 320d TOURING M-Sport

Jerry

Oops, sorry Jerry... Missed that one :blink:

[JerryL]

Oops, sorry Jerry... Missed that one :blink:

No problemo!!

Ta