Will these wheels fit F11 535d 2015?

[BristolAl]

Hi,

Can any experts tell me if these wheels;

BMW Part No: 6783521
Rim Width: 8J
Offset: ET 30

Will fit on my car? They are an 18 inch original BMW part, I’m running 19’s at the moment, but don’t know whether I need to worry about the width/offset?

Thanks

[d_a_n1979]

All .BMW alloys are listed here; it seems that those will fit, but worth checking on here:

http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/

[dmarkovina]

According to BMW, when using summer tyres, those are for front wheels - rear are one inch wider - with offset increased by 14mm (to compensate for 2.54cm wider rim) With winter tyres they can be used at rear as well. That's all by the book...but in practice there should be no reason why you shouldn't be allowed to use them at all corners - also with summer tyres. It will help lower consumption surely (less traction less friction - in rough terms).

[BristolAl]

After a lot of debate and wallet checking, decided to stick with my current tyres and get a set of chains.

Came across this notice though https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4_tab.ph...

Has anyone else with a F11 530 or 535 used standard chains without issue?

[anonymous-user]

BristolAl said:

After a lot of debate and wallet checking, decided to stick with my current tyres and get a set of chains.

Came across this notice though https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4_tab.ph...

Has anyone else with a F11 530 or 535 used standard chains without issue?

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Winter tyres and snow chains are two solutions to two different issues.

Winter tyres give you much better grip in low temperatures, in wet, icy and snowy conditions. Traction, lateral grip and braking.

Chains do none of those things. They are only any use in extreme conditions, when even winter tyres can’t gain traction to get you out of an emergency.
They’re only any use at very slow speed, and really only improve traction, not braking or any other aspect.

I have a set of winters for my daily. They’re on from December to March and they’re noticeably better than the summer tyres in rough, cold, weather.

I also have a set of chains, unused after 4 years because I’ve never encountered condirions that required them but they are a legal requirement in alpine areas at times.

Remember that the cost of winters is just the wheels. You’re only wearing out one set of tyres at a time.

Btw, my chains were bought for my F10 530 but to fit the winter wheels/tyres on 245 wide 17” rims, not the larger summer wheels. That’s commonly the case so not surprising that chains aren’t recommended for the larger wheels.

[BristolAl]

Winter tyres ordered and arriving for fitment next week. It only took 20 mins of driving on the snow in Oxfordshire last week, to help me make up my mind to buy the tyres.

Has anyone else experience of using chains on 245/40 R19 on a M Sport BMW?

Certain vendors are telling me I need the more expensive type of chain which only sits on the tread part of the tyre itself, not going over the whole wheel. Apparently due to clearance with suspension parts.

Or can I just get away with Snow Socks?

[d_a_n1979]

Why do you need snow chains, where are you going?

Snow socks are a waste of time IMO, only good if it’s thick snow, as soon as you’re back onto a road with little to no snow they’ll shred, so they need to be removed ASAP etc

I’ve always had winter tyres for my BMWs, never got stuck anywhere and that’s including being in thick, heavy snow in/around Dunkeld, Pitlochry, Cairngorms etc...

Winter tyres are more than adequate

[BristolAl]

Driving to Megeve at half term.

My understanding is that legally I will need either snow socks with a French certificate or chains. Depending on weather, the Gendarmerie can ask for this to be fitted before proceeding up to the resort.

[dmarkovina]

Chain is not a replacement for a winter tyre - more an emergency "get me out of here" winter kit when you get stuck or reasonably expect you get may stuck in snow ahead - mind you you, you can easily get stuck with winter tyres too - just give it enough snow depth/incline or both - especially if the tyres are worn. That's when a 4wd comes into its own. Having a 245 wide tyre does not help much there.

I would not waste my time with snow socks - new winter tyre offers similar/better grip - and you will have them shortly. Only if you intend to keep driving on summers during winter, snow sock makes sense, ideally on all four wheels. As soon as you get back on firm footing they must come off.

It goes without saying If the road is covered with snow, you do not want to drive a (heavy rwd) car with high performance summer tyres at all. You cannot accelerate (good), steer (bad), stop (very bad). It's plain asking for trouble.