[RigaTony1982]

Originally Posted by jdf_nh

I am in Hanover, NH so not that far from you. I have noticed your posts and was planning to get advice on snow tires/wheels from you as I intend this to be a 12 month daily driver -- supplemented from April to October by my 68 MGB.

I picked up these last October, and this is my first winter using them (or any winter tires for that matter). No compliments about ride or anything, and no issues with grip or performance thus far either.

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/product/1...-IN-ORBIT-GREY

[jdf_nh]

Originally Posted by RigaTony1982

I picked up these last October, and this is my first winter using them (or any winter tires for that matter). No compliments about ride or anything, and no issues with grip or performance thus far either.

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/product/1...-IN-ORBIT-GREY

These seem like the most straightforward option. I like the drop to 18 inchers for the winter.

[jdf_nh]

Originally Posted by jdf_nh

These seem like the most straightforward option. I like the drop to 18 inchers for the winter.

Where I live, I put snows on all my cars for the winter (except the MGB ;-) so I am pretty well equipped to swap out tires on rims in my garage.

[RigaTony1982]

Originally Posted by jdf_nh

These seem like the most straightforward option. I like the drop to 18 inchers for the winter.

Agreed. Gives a little more sidewall than the stock 19’s on my car.

[Argo]

Originally Posted by blue135

I, too, like the 19"/20" wheels and have them on my order. Only concern is the rear being such a low profile. But roads are generally ok around here. And the profile difference from the front is only 5%.
Now if I could just get the allocation.

Going from a 35 to 30 aspect ratio is not what I'd call a "5% difference". It's technically 35% of 275mm vs 30% of 285mm.

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

I need to play with a configurator a little more, I like the 19/20 wheels and that they are exclusive but am kind of partial to trying out the black wheels. And in MN we kind of have crap roads, so I'll have to consider what the 20's are going to be like.

I think my ideal wheels would be "square" as well, I always wear out the front left tire with so many on / off ramps nearby. It would be nice to rotate them, not just swap with the other front if they aren't directional but actually rotate all 4 tires.

I think they refer to these as "1st world problems".

You can always just get the any of the 19" configurations.

[tracer bullet]

Originally Posted by Argo

You can always just get the any of the 19" configurations.

Yep, I'm aware. That was the black set I was referring to.

[Kevin45E]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

I think my ideal wheels would be "square" as well, I always wear out the front left tire with so many on / off ramps nearby. It would be nice to rotate them, not just swap with the other front if they aren't directional but actually rotate all 4 tires.

I assume your “square” ideal wheels would mean the same wheel width and tire size on front and back which is not available on any of the 18” or 19” wheel offerings?

[FrostyWinters]

I think I've found my tire of choice for a square set up. Now, will it clear the front fenders though? Is rolling fenders a thing on the Z4s? Pretty common with the S2000 crowd when we go square. LOL!

[blue135]

Argo - thanks for the data. Interesting wrt to sidewall. Still like the 19"/20" cosmetically, but need to think about that aspect.

[tracer bullet]

Originally Posted by Kevin45E

I assume your “square” ideal wheels would mean the same wheel width and tire size on front and back which is not available on any of the 18” or 19” wheel offerings?

Correct. One wheel to fit all corners. Something like a 30 offset and 275's all around. Maybe 285's with a spacer in front. Aftermarket i.e. Apex has them ready to go in 18's for Supra's, and a few other options could be had there as well (19" or even 20" if one wished) requiring front spacers.

No factory options that could arrive with the car are square (except for the snow tire package, but no thanks on the extra cost and wheel choices).

[Wynnsiensheng]

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

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They look matching to me.

[cayenne444]

Originally Posted by mdoneinvt

Just curious where in the northeast are you would be cool to see another z4 in the wild. I’m in the Rutland Vermont area.

I'm regularly in Ludlow, maybe will see you out and about

[mdoneinvt]

Originally Posted by cayenne444

I'm regularly in Ludlow, maybe will see you out and about

Nice i pass through there when working in Brattleboro but that’s usually about 4:30 am when i head through. But afternoon is maybe 5-6pm ish.

[mdoneinvt]

Originally Posted by jdf_nh

I am in Hanover, NH so not that far from you. I have noticed your posts and was planning to get advice on snow tires/wheels from you as I intend this to be a 12 month daily driver -- supplemented from April to October by my 68 MGB.

Nice just a short distance. For winter tire i picked up a package deal from town fair tire. And with all 4 wheels tires and sensors was just under $1700.00 out the door. I got nexen win guard and all four are 255/35/19. They are holding up well as i’m am almost to the 30,000 mile mark on my Z. This is the third winter and they should have 1-2 more left in them.