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[utfenix335i]

So I'm in Maryland and this is my first winter with my e92 (with sport package). I still have my dealer supplied Summer sport tires on and, smartly, have not taken my car out during a snow storm. I've been recently contemplating about getting a winter set (rims and tires) or just changing the tires to All Seasons and be done with it.

I know that 17'' is the smallest rim allowed with the sport package brakes. I found these rims in my area that might work:
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...183538934.html
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...184213896.html
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...184203471.html

So here are my questions:
1) If I go the All Seasons route, any thoughts on how much I'd get for my Summer Run Flats?
2) Will the All Seasons be able to handle the snow and ice?
3) if I go the 17'' Winter setup, would those rims work? Obviously, I need to get new tires for them as well.
4) Related to question 3, which rims from above should I get? Do you guys have any other options available in the MD/DC/VA area?

Thanks for your input

[MassBimmer]

I would just get a dedicated set of winters especially since you have RWD

[BMWsky]

Honestly, with RWD you really need to get dedicated snows. I have dedicated snows on my RWD e92 and am very satisfied. I had all seasons on my AWD car and find the grip much better with snows.

[utfenix335i]

So what should I do for a setup? 17" rims with snows and keep my 18" summers? How long can I run on snows before I need to swap em out?

When do you normally change them?

[Volasko]

No offence but all those rims you posted look like garbage.... You still gotta look nice even though its winter!

What you need to do is figure out the offset of the rims you have currently and try to find rims that match that offset so the winter rim sits where the factory planned.

I would recommend 225/45/R17 square setup for winters. A narrow tire (compared to your summer rear width) gives you more traction in the snow and the larger sidewall helps handle those brutal pot holes that can come outta no where. You need to be careful with what 17" rim you choose as not all of them fit over the sports brakes. M6 Reps look good, fit over the brakes are not too expensive. I just picked them up and I am happy with the looks.

I would fork out the money for a dedicated set of winter wheels as you don't want to waste your time and money swapping rubber every season. Also you can rotate (to all 4 corners) your winters to have them last longer. Something you couldn't do if you mounted new rubber on your existing summer rims.

Deciding when to change them is easy if you buy your own jack and impact drill.... The first sign of snow just pop them on yourself! Take the snows off once you can be sure it won't snow. Waiting too long and driving with snows on in the warm temperature wears them out quickly as they are a very soft compound (meant for better traction in the cold+snow).

Lastly don't waste your time with all-seasons, they are useless in all conditions especially in snow.