looking to get some winter tyre and wheels for my E61 535d

[p1tse]

with a budget trying to source them used. a complete set would be easier and handy, but looking separate for ease of options.

anything to bear in mind. probably go 17" as cheaper on tyres and wheels

is ebay my best bet?

[Crackie]

I bought some S/H refurbed 17" alloys for my 335 last year from here ~ link below takes you to E60 rims.
http://www.bmautosport.co.uk/index.php?catid=92&am...
They're fitted with Dunlop Winter Sport 3D which came from here http://www.camskill.co.uk/m97b0s0p0/Winter_-_Snow_...
Total cost for wheels & tyres was £1050 ~ Superb service from both suppliers then an additional £50 fitting & balancing locally.
I Never had any traction concerns in the snow after the above combo was fitted; grip & wear were surprisingly good in the dry too. Ride comfort was like a magic carpet relative to the useless, jurassic Bridgestone run flats that were on previously .

Edited by Crackie on Friday 12th August 15:52

[DeanR32]

Probably talking out my arse but i didn't think you could get 17s to clear the brake calipers?

I'm sure I read that somewhere.

I'd be interested to hear about this too as my 535 was useless winter just gone. Mind you. It was only stranded for 4 days and to be fair I didn't need it anyway

[Crackie]

17" standard on SE and 18" standard on sport i believe. Ask your local dealer for quote too, it will confirm whether 17"s fit or not and who knows, they may even be competitive. . To be fair my nearest in Huntigdon is very good.

[gizlaroc]

17s are recommended for a winter wheel for the 535d sport touring...

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=PX92...


245.45.17 all round.

[4rephill]

gizlaroc said:

17s are recommended for a winter wheel for the 535d sport touring...

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=PX92...


245.45.17 all round.

It's quite surprising that they call for winter tyres that wide!. Whilst I appreciate that the width should be fine on roads that are merely cold and possibly icy, I would have thought a 225 tyre would be better for roads that may be covered in snow.

[phelix]

225/50 17s are standard on the SE; no need to got to 245/45 17s, especially for the winter