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05-08-2020, 11:04 PM | #1 |
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Winter wheels in spring (also... M Double Spoke 164 experience?)
I know it's spring, but my current winter set has a cracked wheel, so... planning ahead.
Background I've been using the original OEM M Double Spoke 224 for my winter tire set, but cracked one of the rears and it needs to be fixed or replaced. Tires are Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4's in 245/40/18 (which are spec'd for an 8 - 9.5" wheel width). Options 0) Get the cracked wheel welded ($300 estimate from local shop) Pro: least expensive (works with current wheels and tires) Con: shop hasn't seen it yet (might eliminate this option entirely if not fixable) Con: feels janky Con: wouldn't inspire confidence driving drive around on a welded wheel Con: reliability of my car is important (it's my daily) Con: read some welding forums (mostly a mix of novice welders looking for advice for their technique, and experienced welders saying they never weld aluminum wheels so they can sleep well at night). Con: a blow-out wouldn't be fun Con: dying Con: lots this option has the most cons 1) Buy a new OEM 224... https://shop.bmw.ca/p/BMW_2008_Z4-Co...107841691.html Pro: inexpensive (works with current tires) Pro: simple Con: expensive (almost $900CDN per wheel) Con: new wheel joins a set of 12 year old wheels Con: continues to be staggered wheel setup Con: need to stay with 245, 255 or 265 winter tires 2) Buy new set of OEM 164's... https://shop.bmw.ca/p/BMW_2008_Z4-Co...117836851.html Front - 18x7.5ET41 Rear - 18x7.5ET20 Pro: inexpensive (less than $300 CDN per wheel) Pro: enables the use of 215 or 225 winter tires Pro: enables a naturally square setup Pro: 4 new wheels replace 4 12 year old wheels Con: current 245/40/18 tires are a little wide and would need a new home (or be retired). Con: expensive (requires a whole new set of wheels and tires) 3) Also considering a new set of Apex ARC-8s for the winter set... Front - 18x9ET42 Rear - 18x9ET30 Pro: inexpensive (works with current tires) Pro: visually identical to my summer set (18x9ET42 and 18x10ET25)... which I like, and it's familiar/consistent Pro: enables a naturally square setup Pro: 4 new wheels replace 4 12 year old wheels Pro: lighter than OEM 224 wheels Con: need to stay with 245, 255 or 265 winter tires Con: expensive (wheels plus $USD > CDN currency conversion, shipping, duty, etc) Criteria priority 1) safety (no non-certified or used wheels) 2) cost 3) performance I'm leaning toward option 3, but would love to hear from anyone in a northern latitude who has experience with the 164 wheels and/or 215 or 225 winter tires... or if I'm unnecessarily worried about welding a cracked wheel. Also, if anyone has the OEM 164's on their M Coupe, it'd be cool to see a photo (bonus points if it includes a snow rooster tail). Last edited by flyzipper; 05-11-2020 at 09:54 PM.. |
05-09-2020, 09:22 PM | #2 |
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Option 4 - go local and get a set of superspeeds. I run the 18x9.5 as my street wheels and for CAD$1K with tax, they're almost nice as my forged track wheel set for 1/4 the price.
If you want a dedicated, truly beater winter wheel set, DM me, I have a set of 17"s with tires that I can't use now that I have the PFC big brakes all around |
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05-10-2020, 09:57 AM | #3 |
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Dying seems a bit dramatic. Another option is just buying used for less than $300?
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05-11-2020, 09:53 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for the suggestions, but my priority is:
1) safety (no non-certified or used wheels) 2) cost 3) performance (will update the original post) |
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