My new winter project - Wheels!

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Sat 17 Jul, 2010 15:17

Afternoon all despite my issues with the stereo I did enjoy a trip to a Ferrari garage in Wandsworth today to get some winter tyres and a trip to Haslemere for a set of 3 series wheels to wear my new rubber.

Not sure i'll ever actually use the winter tyres but i've always been curious and last year was, to be frank, mental!

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Sat 17 Jul, 2010 15:59

You can't have too many wheels

aceman · Post by **aceman** » Sat 17 Jul, 2010 17:53

I plan to get my spare set of alloys shod with winter tyres as it does get a little tricky when the white stuff starts falling being a daily drive and all.

GazHyde · Post by **GazHyde** » Sun 18 Jul, 2010 09:06

Hmmm, maybe this would be a good use for the wheels I took off when I upgraded to 18's... My 5 series was hopeless in the snow, and I doubt my 3 series would be any better.

Are they expensive compared to standard tyres?

Gaz

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Sun 18 Jul, 2010 14:15

Off ebay about the same as a standard tyre, good time of year to buy them!

GazHyde · Post by **GazHyde** » Sun 18 Jul, 2010 15:09

spurs fan in a coupe wrote:Off ebay about the same as a standard tyre, good time of year to buy them!

Thanks for that, will have a look later. Certainly on my (ever expanding) list of things to buy for the Zed.

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Sun 18 Jul, 2010 15:18

a pair of conti's for £300

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/225-45-17-CONTINE ... _647wt_911

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Thu 02 Dec, 2010 19:06

Well they did go on last night and a few hours later about 4 inches of snow fell.

Did the job today, 50 miles round trip in some awful conditions!

Better photos to follow

GazHyde · Post by **GazHyde** » Thu 02 Dec, 2010 19:17

spurs fan in a coupe wrote:Not sure i'll ever actually use the winter tyres but i've always been curious and last year was, to be frank, mental!

Looks like a good call then!

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Sat 04 Dec, 2010 17:36

As promised better photos, I actually really like the wheels. Tyres are good at low speed, loads of traction. Very Happy.

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Fri 07 Oct, 2011 20:44

After the addition of yet another set of wheels...... these are for sale now.

Offers invited.

Will be split to wheels and tyres (on December) on eBay of no-one wants them

J1SUA · Post by **J1SUA** » Mon 17 Oct, 2011 21:05

What size are they?

RemarkLima · Post by **RemarkLima** » Mon 17 Oct, 2011 21:27

I'd be interested in the wheel please!

I'm after some 17's for my 3 series to get some winter boots on ready for the cold!

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Wed 19 Oct, 2011 14:52

They are 17 inch and you are both welcome to come and see them.

PM me for my details.

Thanks

RemarkLima · Post by **RemarkLima** » Wed 19 Oct, 2011 15:36

Cool, PM sent... I appreciate that J1SUA asked about them first, but definately interested if he isn't!

Cheers,
Mark

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Wed 19 Oct, 2011 18:58

Best thing you can get for your BMW

Just ordered a set of winter runflats for the 1 Series after last winters fiasco. Winter tyres should be made compulsory then maybe the country wouldn't grind to a halt with an inch of snow.

Tim.

J1SUA · Post by **J1SUA** » Wed 19 Oct, 2011 22:05

Carry on Mark. I was also thinking about them for my 3 however got winters for the Z so when it snows we'll car share Z and will keep mine on the drive

RemarkLima · Post by **RemarkLima** » Thu 20 Oct, 2011 07:09

J1SUA wrote:Carry on Mark. I was also thinking about them for my 3 however got winters for the Z so when it snows we'll car share Z and will keep mine on the drive

Cool, thank you

No winter tyres in this household so kind keen to get something sorted should it get all snowy again!

THen I'm 100% first dibs want them etc...

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Thu 20 Oct, 2011 18:44

PM sent

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My new winter project - Wheels!

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