[Cerealkiller]

Hey everybody, this is going to be my first time getting another set of wheels specifically for the winter and wanted to do a sanity check before pulling the trigger.

I’m currently running the factory staggered 255/35/19 and 225/40/19. What are your thoughts / experience with using a square set up on 225/45/18 vredstein wintrac pro?

Should I go wider? Stick with 19s? Another brand?

Feel free to add your setup / pics for future reference.

[bucketfoot]

Haven't done much winter driving yet, but this (225/45/18 vredstein wintrac pro) is my exact winter setup. As for going wider, narrower is actually better for snow. So I would (and did) stay with the OEM size.

I had Wintrac Pros on my 86 and loved them, so I went with them on my 230.

[Pentland]

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...ht=Continental

[IanH]

I run 245/40/19.

You can get that extra sidewall without dropping wheel size.

Also you are not in snow country so don't get snow tires that's insane for dmv. I run pirelli cinturato weatheractive, but you could also just run psas4 in your area... they are serviceable in the snow.

[Littlecoupe]

I run 225/45/18, Michelin X Ice Snow. No issues to report after 1 full winter last year. The only thing you'll notice is if doing any aggressive maneuvering, you'll feel the squish of the tires, it can be a little alarming at highway speeds.

[M2M3M3]

Lol... snow in the dmv? Unless you are going to drive north to get to snow, I would just get some all seasons. Full winter tires are overkill in this area 99.9% of the time.

[Cerealkiller]

You all make a good point. All seasons sound like the practical choice.

[AlexC2er]

I have my winter wheels on my oem wheels (I have ztk package). So I’m going with Michelin alpin pa4. Pretty decent traction. 245/35/19 front and 255/35/19 rear. Could probably go up to 275 in the rear but it’s winter wheel so I don’t see a point.

When my oem summer ps4s wears out tho I think I might go wider on the rear. (I have vs5rs apex wheels)

[Jayphil]

Originally Posted by AlexC2er

I have my winter wheels on my oem wheels (I have ztk package). So I’m going with Michelin alpin pa4. Pretty decent traction. 245/35/19 front and 255/35/19 rear. Could probably go up to 275 in the rear but it’s winter wheel so I don’t see a point.

When my oem summer ps4s wears out tho I think I might go wider on the rear. (I have vs5rs apex wheels)

I am running this exact setup, ztk wheels with PA4 in stock sizes. Handle great on dry, wet and icy road but not sure yet about deep snow, will see in a couple of weeks.

[AlexC2er]

Originally Posted by Jayphil

I am running this exact setup, ztk wheels with PA4 in stock sizes. Handle great on dry, wet and icy road but not sure yet about deep snow, will see in a couple of weeks.

Snow traction is not that good. Be very careful (go crazy) in snow

[FunnyUsername]

I have the same staggered summer setup as you and switched to a square 245 all season setup for ski trips which feels way more athletic on the street, even with the 20% less traction compared to high performance summer tires. Rear end is much easier to break lose and doesn't have as much understeer.

I don't have a lot of snow driving experience so will just take it easy and put chains on if it gets really bad. If there is heavy snow and unplowed roads, I'll probably just stay home. Car only has about 5 inches of ground clearance which means getting stuck can happen even with xDrive.