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      08-05-2019, 08:04 PM   #10
eggman51
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Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Vancouver, Canada

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For now I am just replacing the fronts to be cautious and staying with a staggered setup.

I think I have an idea what I will do to preserve my existing investment in wheels, but make the switch to a square setup.

My car is a daily driver, and I drove it all through the winter last year. If it snows heavily, I can borrow a family members car (they are all 4 wheel drive) or just work from home.

My current wheels are Apex ARC-8
18 x 9 ET30
18 x 10 ET25

What I think I will do is go:
WINTER: 18 x 9 ET30 with Pirelli Sottozero 3 255/35 [or 245/40] winter tires on all 4 corners
SUMMER: 18 x 10 ET25 with Michelin PS4S 275/35 tires on all 4 corners

I realize the summer setup will require rolled fenders, camber plates, aftermarket suspension, and possibly 5mm spacers up front. I was planning to do the suspension anyways, and I arelady needed the spacers to clear my BBK.

This way I get to keep my existing wheels, buy another set like it, and split them into 2 squared up sets.

If I continue to find throwing money out the window of a moving vehicle compelling, one day I might get a 3rd set of tires and wheels more dedicated to track use.

Thanks for all the help - so much appreciated!

Cheers,
Eamonn
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