M8 Winter Tyre Size Question

M4LHR · 10-09-2021, 12:59 AM

Hey guys…..

I am getting Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 for my M8. I have decided to keep the original rims and just get the tyres.

I have been told by discount tyre that 275/35/20 should be good for both front and back. Currently fronts are 275/35 and rears are 285/35.

Any suggestions ?

Thanks 🙏

NVRfollo · 10-09-2021, 06:24 AM

You want as narrow possible and with as much sidewall as possible if you are concerned about handling on snowy roads. The sidewall should hopefully protect the rims a little bit against minor pot holes. All bets are off for gaping wheel swallowing pot holes.

M4LHR · 10-09-2021, 07:57 AM

Thank you NVRfollo….

Unfortunately I live in MI atleast for another 5 months and the roads are awesome 😎 but they are plowed pretty quickly atleast the major streets.

I will keep it in mind and on the snowy days I plan to drive my wife’s Yukon. So I am hoping I should be ok.

Jenner · 10-10-2021, 09:10 PM

As per the manual for M+S tires:
265/35/20 front with 275/35/20 rear
or
265/35/20 all around (265 is the minimum for the 10.5" stock rear wheel)

10-09-2021, 12:59 AM	#1
M4LHR New Member 8 Rep 19 Posts Drives: M8 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Novi, MI iTrader: (0)	M8 Winter Tyre Size Question Hey guys….. I am getting Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 for my M8. I have decided to keep the original rims and just get the tyres. I have been told by discount tyre that 275/35/20 should be good for both front and back. Currently fronts are 275/35 and rears are 285/35. Any suggestions ? Thanks 🙏
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NVRfollo . 866 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2021 M550 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	You want as narrow possible and with as much sidewall as possible if you are concerned about handling on snowy roads. The sidewall should hopefully protect the rims a little bit against minor pot holes. All bets are off for gaping wheel swallowing pot holes.
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M4LHR New Member 8 Rep 19 Posts Drives: M8 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Novi, MI iTrader: (0)	Thank you NVRfollo…. Unfortunately I live in MI atleast for another 5 months and the roads are awesome 😎 but they are plowed pretty quickly atleast the major streets. I will keep it in mind and on the snowy days I plan to drive my wife’s Yukon. So I am hoping I should be ok.
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10-10-2021, 09:10 PM	#4
Jenner ///M 133 Rep 184 Posts Drives: M8C/Taycan Turbo/Roadster 2.0 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 M8 Comp Conver ... [0.00]	As per the manual for M+S tires: 265/35/20 front with 275/35/20 rear or 265/35/20 all around (265 is the minimum for the 10.5" stock rear wheel)
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