Hello everyone
Ive managed to bag a bargain set of 290's, the intention is to run them as winters later this year.
I believe im limited to 225 / 45 / 17 and run a square setup, but I was curious to see if anyone else has been able to experiment with the setup a bit?
Also interested in how people have found winters in general on the Z4. I havent run winters on a RWD for at least a decade so it would be interesting to know what I can expect, given there will be a dynamics change anyway going to a smaller wheel / tyre combo.
Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.
290's Tyre Setup (Winter - E85)
-
- Member
- Posts: 67
- Joined: Fri Mar 05, 2021 12:33 am
- Smartbear
- Lifer
- Posts: 13685
- Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:54 pm
- Location: a barn in Somerset
290's Tyre Setup (Winter - E85)
I’ve got the same wheels with Michelin cross climate tyres, I’ve not experienced a harsh winter since getting them but swap the wheels over anyway just in case. Going from 19’s to 17’s the ride quality is brilliant with a lot more compliance from the tyres, they also make the car feel more agileCitizen-Erased wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 1:08 pm Hello everyone
Ive managed to bag a bargain set of 290's, the intention is to run them as winters later this year.
I believe im limited to 225 / 45 / 17 and run a square setup, but I was curious to see if anyone else has been able to experiment with the setup a bit?
Also interested in how people have found winters in general on the Z4. I havent run winters on a RWD for at least a decade so it would be interesting to know what I can expect, given there will be a dynamics change anyway going to a smaller wheel / tyre combo.
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
-
- Newbie
- Posts: 34
- Joined: Mon Nov 05, 2018 6:47 am
- Location: Florida
290's Tyre Setup (Winter - E85)
So which winter tires did you end up buying?Citizen-Erased wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 1:08 pm Hello everyone
Ive managed to bag a bargain set of 290's, the intention is to run them as winters later this year.
I believe im limited to 225 / 45 / 17 and run a square setup, but I was curious to see if anyone else has been able to experiment with the setup a bit?
Also interested in how people have found winters in general on the Z4. I havent run winters on a RWD for at least a decade so it would be interesting to know what I can expect, given there will be a dynamics change anyway going to a smaller wheel / tyre combo.
Last edited by bellamor on Fri Oct 29, 2021 6:08 am, edited 3 times in total.
- sars
- Lifer
- Posts: 7038
- Joined: Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:37 am
- Location: East Yorkshire
290's Tyre Setup (Winter - E85)
The new Michelin Cross Climate 2 are the ones to fit, these are an all season tyre, with the M + S symbol so suitable for snow and ice. Wet breaking and steering are much better than a full winter and are better suited to milder winter climates like the UK.
Reviewed here
https://youtu.be/A3WssIxusLU
Reviewed here
https://youtu.be/A3WssIxusLU
Gorgeous SFR Z4 M40i
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
-
- Member
- Posts: 67
- Joined: Fri Mar 05, 2021 12:33 am
290's Tyre Setup (Winter - E85)
Pirelli Sotto Zero 3'sbellamor wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 4:58 amSo which winter tires did you end up buying?Citizen-Erased wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 1:08 pm Hello everyone
Ive managed to bag a bargain set of 290's, the intention is to run them as winters later this year.
I believe im limited to 225 / 45 / 17 and run a square setup, but I was curious to see if anyone else has been able to experiment with the setup a bit?
Also interested in how people have found winters in general on the Z4. I havent run winters on a RWD for at least a decade so it would be interesting to know what I can expect, given there will be a dynamics change anyway going to a smaller wheel / tyre combo.
We shall see!
-
- Member
- Posts: 67
- Joined: Fri Mar 05, 2021 12:33 am
290's Tyre Setup (Winter - E85)
Turns out they are excellent!