so far, for aftermarket wheels, I've been able to find a few that, according to the german manufacturer site, are approved for the M50:

AEZ Porto Dark

Brock B41

Dezent AR Dark

Dotz Fuji Dark

 

With aftermarket wheels you need to make sure the load ratings are sufficient for the weight of the i4. Look for wheels with a load rating around 1,800lbs (at least). The ones you posted should be OK based on the number of spokes, but best to check with the manufacturer to be sure.

I agree with you - I'm not willing to go smaller than 19" for winter either.

 

I went with a set of these: VOSSO

 

I went with a set of these: VOSSO

those are very nice! I am looking for a bit more of a... filled design? So more spokes? But I definitely like those.

For tires, I've checked a few german test sites and I see that the best few tires overal are: goodyear ultragrip performance +, continental wintercontact TS 870 (@8TinBoCO, i think those are the successor of the TS850 you mentioned?) and Michelin Alpin 6?
All of those seem to have load rating 98, which translates to 750 kg(or 1650 lbs for the metrically challenged), meaning my car set-up can be 300kg(6600lbs). That sounds sufficient?

 

Nokian makes an EV-specific non-studded winter tire: Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta R5 EV - Pure Safety / Nokian Tyres

Continental’s WinterContact TS 850 P is also EV-specific.

 

"EV specific" AFAIK just refers to load rating (which is actually based on the tire size) and rolling resistance. Seems to be marketing speak more than anything.

There's plenty of tires that have really good rolling resistance and a load rating ~100XL.

 

I specially wanted a wheel with fewer spokes so I can get in behind to clean the calipers in the winter.

What size tires are you looking for? 98 isn't terrible by any means, but might be worth going slightly wider to increase the load rating to 100 or so (if possible).

I went with Blizzak LM005 in 255/40/19 XL100V all around to get the extra load rating.

 

well, the set of wheels I found would be 255/40 in the back and 245/40 in the front, but I guess I could go for 255 all around too? Does that fit on the same wheels? And will that negatively influence steering or mileage?

What about a staggered set-up with 245/40 front, running 98 load rating and 255/40 rear, with 100 load rating? Will that be ok for the car?

 

You'll be fine with 245/40/19 and 255/40/19 - that's the stock setup.

I only went 255/40/19 all around so I can rotate the wheels.

 

Ah, yes, I know it's the stock set-up, but the problem is that the load rating for the front then goes to 98...

 

The stock load rating is only 98 in the front

You just wouldn't want to have a load rating of 98 all around. There's more weight in the rear.

 

FWIW, the BMW winter set in the US uses the Goodyear Ultragrip Performance+ in 18”.

 

@ssh Out of curiosity, what is the 18" tire size? 245/45/18?

 

Yes.

 

@8TinBoCO @toosteeley @ssh Thanks for all the help! I've grown to really like this forum in the course of only a few days! Very helpful!

What do you guys think of the designs I picked? Any opinions?

 

What do you guys think of the designs I picked? Any opinions?

Of the one you picked, I like the Brock B41.

 

Hey all,

New to the forum. I'm based in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Set to pick up my (used) 2022 i4 M50 this coming week.

Looking at what to do with respect to winter wheels and tires (so this forum has been a great resource).

The dealership is recommending the 853 wheel and tire package:

The rep noted that these OEM rims are lightweight and the aftermarket rims tend to be heavier, which some customers have commented leads to better range on the OEMs than aftermarket rims.

How valid do you see that comment to be? Is there a material difference in weight of the rims between OEM and aftermarket that anyone is aware of?

 

I like these wheels, but the tires are so-called "Continental Winter" tires, so not as good on real ice/snow as Nordic winter tires. Lots of threads on this here on i4talk.

 

Thanks @ssh I had a read through the threads; however, the specific question I'm wondering about is:

The rep noted that these OEM rims are lightweight and the aftermarket rims tend to be heavier, which some customers have commented leads to better range on the OEMs than aftermarket rims.

How valid do you see that comment to be? Is there a material difference in weight of the rims between OEM and aftermarket that anyone is aware of?

Any thoughts @ssh or @toosteeley ?

 

^ I agree. The rep might have thought the BMW wheels were forged which would have made them lighter, but they’re cast, so just as heavy as an aftermarket cast wheel.

it’s normally the opposite - aftermarket wheels tend to be lighter than OEM.

The rep was likely trying to make a sale. Having said that, they’re an attractive, OEM wheel so you definitely couldn’t go wrong with that choice.