215/55/17 Winter Sport M3

edy · 11-28-2006, 11:22 PM

I've read a few threads that 215 will work fine on the stock rims, but I haven't seen anything about the 215/55s. I'm guessing these will be fine but I just wanted to double check. Tirerack doesn't have the non-DSST M3s available in 225/45 so I have the choice of 225/55 or 215/55. Anyone know of an online shop that has 225/45 available for the M3s at the same/similar price?

The Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 are available in 225/45 so I guess those are my backup if the 215/55 wont do.

thanks, can't wait to drive up to tahoe!

***Insane06STi*** · 11-28-2006, 11:26 PM

215 is fine, my Blizzaks are 215/45.

***austinpike*** · 11-29-2006, 01:51 PM

215/55?

That is pretty tall. Like an extra 1.5" in diameter.

I see 225/45 in stock in the Wintersport 3D, which is the new version of the M3.

DARKSTI · 11-29-2006, 01:59 PM

I use those and LOVE them

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinpike

215/55?

That is pretty tall. Like an extra 1.5" in diameter.

I see 225/45 in stock in the Wintersport 3D, which is the new version of the M3.

***austinpike*** · 11-29-2006, 02:56 PM

^^^ you use 215/55s
Or Wintersport 3Ds...?

DARKSTI · 11-29-2006, 03:29 PM

I use 3D's in 225 45-17

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinpike

^^^ you use 215/55s
Or Wintersport 3Ds...?

jamie_w456 · 11-29-2006, 03:33 PM

go with a 205/50/17

edy · 11-29-2006, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinpike

215/55?

That is pretty tall. Like an extra 1.5" in diameter.

I see 225/45 in stock in the Wintersport 3D, which is the new version of the M3.

oooooh! I thought they were a separate product, didn't know they were a newer replacement for them. Thanks!

emlevins · 11-29-2006, 07:37 PM

I'm running the M3s in 215-45s.

**wdb** · 11-30-2006, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie_w456

go with a 205/50/17

That is closest in rolling diameter to the stockers. I'm dying to hear from someone who has tried it.

jamie_w456 · 11-30-2006, 07:52 PM

ive been running 205/50/17 in conti for the past to winters. not problems at all except i dont really like the contis cuz they dont bite well in deep snow but when the roads are clear they are a very nice tire. i will be getting some ne tires this season in the same size.

11-28-2006, 11:22 PM	#1
edy Junior STI Driver Car: 07 Urban Gray Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 53 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	215/55/17 Winter Sport M3 I've read a few threads that 215 will work fine on the stock rims, but I haven't seen anything about the 215/55s. I'm guessing these will be fine but I just wanted to double check. Tirerack doesn't have the non-DSST M3s available in 225/45 so I have the choice of 225/55 or 215/55. Anyone know of an online shop that has 225/45 available for the M3s at the same/similar price? The Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 are available in 225/45 so I guess those are my backup if the 215/55 wont do. thanks, can't wait to drive up to tahoe! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-30-2006, 07:52 PM	#11
jamie_w456 Professional STI Driver Car: 04.5 STi Fav Mod: Hub Swap Location: MTL Canada Posts: 470 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	ive been running 205/50/17 in conti for the past to winters. not problems at all except i dont really like the contis cuz they dont bite well in deep snow but when the roads are clear they are a very nice tire. i will be getting some ne tires this season in the same size. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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11-28-2006, 11:26 PM	#2
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,335 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	215 is fine, my Blizzaks are 215/45.

11-29-2006, 01:51 PM	#3
*austinpike* Platinum Member Car: 2oo8 aw STi Location: MN Posts: 1,947 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	215/55? That is pretty tall. Like an extra 1.5" in diameter. I see 225/45 in stock in the Wintersport 3D, which is the new version of the M3.

11-29-2006, 02:56 PM	#5
*austinpike* Platinum Member Car: 2oo8 aw STi Location: MN Posts: 1,947 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	^^^ you use 215/55s Or Wintersport 3Ds...?

11-29-2006, 03:33 PM	#7
jamie_w456 Professional STI Driver Car: 04.5 STi Fav Mod: Hub Swap Location: MTL Canada Posts: 470 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	go with a 205/50/17

11-29-2006, 07:37 PM	#9
emlevins Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Legacy GT Ltd. Sedan Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Erie,PA Posts: 98 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm running the M3s in 215-45s.