Winter tires/Wheels installed (pictures) - XBimmers

sfillion · 11-04-2012, 05:17 PM

Hi,
I just installed my winter wheels.

17x7.5 MSW Type 22 BLK PAINT
225/50R-17 Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 ZP Run Flat

Quick Question. I Have the Sport Package with 18" Wheels. The inflate PSI is 35\front and 38\back. Does someone can tell me if I should inflate my tires with the same pressure since I installed 17" wheels instead of 18" ?

This is somes pictures of before and after :

popopine · 11-04-2012, 08:41 PM

BADASS

dinamo · 11-04-2012, 09:29 PM

WU -- Wuerzburger license plates , I've been there couple times .... Bavaria ...

HotRodW · 11-04-2012, 09:31 PM

Looks good. Any problem resetting your TPM system? Mine won't reset with the winters.

BTW, I'm using the factory pressure settings until instructed otherwise.

pokerface · 11-04-2012, 09:49 PM

HottRodW, does your US spec car have tire pressure sensors? In Canada we only have flat tire monitors (detects flats via speed of wheel spin).

HotRodW · 11-04-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pokerface

HottRodW, does your US spec car have tire pressure sensors? In Canada we only have flat tire monitors (detects flats via speed of wheel spin).

Yeah, we have sensors here in the US. I bought my package from the Tire Rack. I have a feeling they either forgot the sensors, gave me a bad one or installed sensors with the wrong frequency. Unfortunately, it looks like I have to make a trip to the dealer to find out.

Sorry, sfillion - I'm not trying to jack your thread.

pokerface · 11-04-2012, 10:37 PM

OP, How is the fitment with the brakes? To answer your question about tire pressure - they should be the same as your factory 18s.

Blue Bottle · 11-05-2012, 01:40 AM

Looks great buddy, bet you are hoping for snow now....

sfillion · 11-05-2012, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by pokerface

OP, How is the fitment with the brakes? To answer your question about tire pressure - they should be the same as your factory 18s.

Perfect fit with the brakes. Tks for tire pressure.

sfillion · 11-05-2012, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dinamo

WU -- Wuerzburger license plates , I've been there couple times .... Bavaria ...

Good to know. Thanks fo the information... I didn't know fo WU.

sfillion · 11-05-2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HottRodW

Looks good. Any problem resetting your TPM system? Mine won't reset with the winters.

BTW, I'm using the factory pressure settings until instructed otherwise.

Has Pokerface said, in Canada we do not have tire pressure. I think they use the ABS sensor.

sfillion · 11-05-2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bottle

Looks great buddy, bet you are hoping for snow now....

Yep, my two cars and my ski are ready for a long ski season....

libertycrd · 11-05-2012, 11:21 AM

Nice wheels!

did you order them on Tirerack?

I tried some RTX Berlin replica on my X1 and they don't fit...

So i am looking for other wheels and i don't want to buy other wheels that don't fit.

I have also the sport package with the 18' wheels, even if it seems that it doesn't change anything about the brakes diameter.

Thanks

netarc · 11-05-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HottRodW

Yeah, we have sensors here in the US. I bought my package from the Tire Rack. I have a feeling they either forgot the sensors, gave me a bad one or installed sensors with the wrong frequency. Unfortunately, it looks like I have to make a trip to the dealer to find out.

Sorry, sfillion - I'm not trying to jack your thread.

I was about to order a set of MSW 22s and Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 215/55R17 from tirerack; I think (need to confirm) that these are runflats.

However, now I'm concerned about the tire monitoring and whether this'd work on a US spec car. HotRod, did you contact TireRack, were they able to confirm/resolve the issue with your set?

HotRodW · 11-05-2012, 04:02 PM

netarc - I don't want to jack this thread any more than I already have. I'll send you a PM.

Naambezet · 12-05-2012, 02:30 PM

German plates and fugly amber reflectors?

nospam · 12-05-2012, 02:33 PM

Looks really good!

X1 white pearl · 12-07-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sfillion

Hi,
I just installed my winter wheels.

17x7.5 MSW Type 22 BLK PAINT
225/50R-17 Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 ZP Run Flat

Quick Question. I Have the Sport Package with 18" Wheels. The inflate PSI is 35\front and 38\back. Does someone can tell me if I should inflate my tires with the same pressure since I installed 17" wheels instead of 18" ?

This is somes pictures of before and after :

I have the same problem as you, rust is starting to take place on the wheel hub inside.

nospam · 12-07-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by X1 white pearl

I have the same problem as you, rust is starting to take place on the wheel hub inside.

Centric brand premium rotors are coated black and do not rust (Zeckhausen Racing). I used to always use these on my E39 and E46. They also make it easier to change rotors if you do your own maintenance. Now that BMW covers brakes and rotors under the included maintenance, I just deal with the rust.

X1 white pearl · 12-08-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nospam

Centric brand premium rotors are coated black and do not rust (Zeckhausen Racing). I used to always use these on my E39 and E46. They also make it easier to change rotors if you do your own maintenance. Now that BMW covers brakes and rotors under the included maintenance, I just deal with the rust.

Good to know.

ohnoyuji · 12-12-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by X1 white pearl

I have the same problem as you, rust is starting to take place on the wheel hub inside.

Had same problem, but just use a brush, the rust is superficial, it's gone without any cleaners.

11-04-2012, 05:17 PM	#1
sfillion New Member Drives: 2012 X1 xDrive28i All Packages Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Winter tires/Wheels installed (pictures) Hi, I just installed my winter wheels. 17x7.5 MSW Type 22 BLK PAINT 225/50R-17 Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 ZP Run Flat Quick Question. I Have the Sport Package with 18" Wheels. The inflate PSI is 35\front and 38\back. Does someone can tell me if I should inflate my tires with the same pressure since I installed 17" wheels instead of 18" ? This is somes pictures of before and after : Attached Images
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HotRodW Private First Class Drives: 2013 X1 xDrive28i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 178 iTrader: (0)	Looks good. Any problem resetting your TPM system? Mine won't reset with the winters. BTW, I'm using the factory pressure settings until instructed otherwise. Last edited by HotRodW; 11-04-2012 at 09:37 PM.

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pokerface Major Drives: B8 A4 2.0T Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,413 iTrader: (1)	HottRodW, does your US spec car have tire pressure sensors? In Canada we only have flat tire monitors (detects flats via speed of wheel spin). __________________ F25 X3 N20: 2010 B8 A4 2.0T quattro (current)/ 2013 F25 X3 x28 N20 (babymobile)

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pokerface Major Drives: B8 A4 2.0T Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,413 iTrader: (1)	OP, How is the fitment with the brakes? To answer your question about tire pressure - they should be the same as your factory 18s. __________________ F25 X3 N20: 2010 B8 A4 2.0T quattro (current)/ 2013 F25 X3 x28 N20 (babymobile)

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Blue Bottle Lieutenant Drives: X1 x Drive 2.0L D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Near Heerlen Posts: 519 iTrader: (0)	Looks great buddy, bet you are hoping for snow now....

11-05-2012, 11:21 AM	#13
libertycrd New Member Drives: X1 xDrive28i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: quebec, canada Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Nice wheels! did you order them on Tirerack? I tried some RTX Berlin replica on my X1 and they don't fit... So i am looking for other wheels and i don't want to buy other wheels that don't fit. I have also the sport package with the 18' wheels, even if it seems that it doesn't change anything about the brakes diameter. Thanks

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HotRodW Private First Class Drives: 2013 X1 xDrive28i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 178 iTrader: (0)	netarc - I don't want to jack this thread any more than I already have. I'll send you a PM.

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Naambezet Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW X1 sDrive 20i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 208 iTrader: (0)	German plates and fugly amber reflectors?

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