suspenceful Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 yeah i feel kinda bad about driving it but at the same time....i love that car too much. I talked to dastuz about it and he had the following wisdom to impart via prodding me with logical questions:1) are you gonna drive it like a huge tool and spin out? No.2) Do you think the car will become collectible i.e. you want low mileage? No.3) Will you reasonably keep the car clean and wash it every week? Yes.4) Will you just collect insurance and buy another BMW if someone plows into you and totals the shit out of it? Yes. Ok then. I guess we're driving a 1er in winter. These were the exact same questions I asked myself... and the exact same answers. Well... I do drive like a huge tool, but only when appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Just got tires put on. 225s look fucking stupid stretched onto a 9.5" rim. That is all. B C and AvusHatesCones 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 225 looks like a stretch to you? ...definitely can't let you see my tires then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Aluminum is stronger than rubber. the purpose of stretched tires is to protect the sidewalls from curb rash Credentials: former boy scout, i saw a dang tire before, 29 years of education @ the milwaukee school of hardknocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Just got tires put on. 225s look fucking stupid stretched onto a 9.5" rim. That is all. Not sure why you'd even do that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 225 is only a half inch stretch over spec - max for a 225 is 9" rim. So it doesn't look obscene but it is noticeable IMO to anyone who knows anything about wheels lol. But it's winter so who cares. It's not worth it to spend money on a new set of rims for winter. I could have gotten like a 245 but for snow tires you want something skinnier so that the weight of the car is more focused. Wider tires spread the weight and reduce traction in snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Pizza cutter tires are the way to go for winter. I always go a size narrower and upsize the sidewall number to maintain similar O.D. The Maxima stock size is 215/55-R16 and for winter I use 205/60-R16. Goes and stops on a dime with Blizzaks. rampelsauce, jockhater2 and mkoepp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampelsauce Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Pizza cutter tires are the way to go for winter. I always go a size narrower and upsize the sidewall number to maintain similar O.D. The Maxima stock size is 215/55-R16 and for winter I use 205/60-R16. Goes and stops on a dime with Blizzaks. I did the super narrow winters one year. It ended up being a minor stretch for the tires, but it handled awesome. Through deeper snow (like 2") and slush it was like being on rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Wide tires on trucks is just for looks, running wide mud tires is horrible in snow/ice and most offroad even. I have 245/75-r16 on my truck and even though they are almost bald highway type tread it does ok. Next I will be getting treadwright a/t's with kedge grip. Sweet stuff, I'd post a link but potato phone. Sent from my potato phone jockhater2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockhater2 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I rather enjoy enjoy my winter vehicle. So no problems for me. But I am looking forward to driving my car again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockhater2 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Nah, needed head gaskets and I got carried away. I'll do a build thread soon hopefully, just haven't gotten around to it.my car needs head gaskets done too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1972 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I really,really miss driving mine. So I said F it and went and bought a winter wheel/tire setup today. Just got back from a snowy road trip to Eau Claire picking up the wheels. Gonna give em a spin on the balancer tomorrow at work and should have em on when I get home. Aaaannnnddd...tttttthhhhheeeennn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1972 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Car is offically out of storage. Winter wheels on. And flashed to a 93 octane map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 What are those wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I miss even seeing my car=/ andyhundley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1972 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 What are those wheels?Elbrus. Not sure what style. Got em used with blizzaks 10/32nds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobdudeman1988 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Still holding out..evil salt.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1972 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Still holding out..evil salt..I caved. Couldn't do it. And its glorious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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