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Originally Posted by quackbury
Adding fuel to the fire:
If you are riding on 214's, Tire Rack shows the Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow RFT available for $1,400/set. Add in $400/year ($200 per tire change) for mounting and balancing. So total cost over 3 winters of $2,600.
OR you could get Pirelli Scorpion RFT's on 18" Moda EB1 wheels, mounted and balanced for $1,500/set. Never have to break down those 214's unless / until you wear out your summer tires. Do the changeover yourself in your own garage, during halftime of a football game. Better resistance to pothole damage, arguably better traction in snow and ice, total cost over 3 winters of $1,550.
And at the end of 3 winters you can probably sell the rims for $50 to $75 each. What's not to like?
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Thanks, but those prices do not apply in Switzerland. The mounting and balancing costs aren't a concern, thanks to contacts at the dealership that will hook it up. I do believe you are right that the 18''s would give better traction, but again, I don't want more wheels. I've still got like 8 wheels and tires from the M3 laying around. Essentially, I'd like to know what size most folks on 20''s end up using for the winter. Can the 11'' rear fit on a 275 tire? or would one have to step up to a 295 for the rears? Thanks.