Correct size for winter tyres?

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Post Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:00 pm

Folks, I've got a set of bottle tops spare and winter is here.
Is there a correct manufacturer's recommendation for winter tyre sizes? The closest I can find is 185/70/14 which are close but I'd like to use a factory size if possible.
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Post Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:21 pm

thanks!
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Post Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:50 pm

pretty sure it's 185/65R14
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Post Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:13 pm

The manual lists various sizes for each model. For the 325 on 14" wheels 175/70, 195/60 and 195/65 all marked as M+S tyre sizes.
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Post Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:20 pm

According to Real OEM it's 195/65R14: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=36&fg=95
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Post Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:42 pm

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Post Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:53 am

I've got 175/70/14 Goodyear Ultragrip 8's on mine. When I purchased them last year they were the most common winter tyre size for tyres suitable with E30s.
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Post Fri Nov 23, 2012 3:46 pm

I used to run 195/55/15
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Post Mon Dec 03, 2012 3:22 pm

Heh, I should have rechecked this thread!
I'm now on 185/70/14s which are working well :thumb:
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