228i Skinny Wheels 205s

XplusYplusZ · 04-09-2015, 11:30 AM

I'm not sure why, but apparently the 2014 228i base came with two tyre width versions: 205 and 225. I'm not sure if the 205s were an earlier run or something - anyone know?

I have the 205s and whilst at first i wasn't particularly happy, I actually find it great fun squirming out of tighter corners and dabs of oversteer on switchbacks. Its almost to the point where i'm pleased i didnt get the wider tyred version.

Anyone else enjoying the skinny wheels?

jofealvi · 04-09-2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by XplusYplusZ

I'm not sure why, but apparently the 2014 228i base came with two tyre width versions: 205 and 225. I'm not sure if the 205s were an earlier run or something - anyone know?

I have the 205s and whilst at first i wasn't particularly happy, I actually find it great fun squirming out of tighter corners and dabs of oversteer on switchbacks. Its almost to the point where i'm pleased i didnt get the wider tyred version.

Anyone else enjoying the skinny wheels?

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The base model. come with design 380
The M sport model. come with design 460 M.

This changes and it´s diferent in every market.

Sportstick · 04-09-2015, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by XplusYplusZ

I'm not sure why, but apparently the 2014 228i base came with two tyre width versions: 205 and 225. I'm not sure if the 205s were an earlier run or something - anyone know?

I have the 205s and whilst at first i wasn't particularly happy, I actually find it great fun squirming out of tighter corners and dabs of oversteer on switchbacks. Its almost to the point where i'm pleased i didnt get the wider tyred version.

Anyone else enjoying the skinny wheels?

It's certainly the way to go for winter tires where narrower is better!

sstarrx3 · 04-09-2015, 12:47 PM

Funny you should ask...as I had a tire problem today. Yes I have the Pirelli P7 run flats in size 205. Well anyway...not meaning to hijack your thread but since it is about the same very tire...figure better than starting a new one. My TPMS started going off this week about my left rear tire. I would fill it to 36 lbs and it two days it would be back to 25 lbs. So I took it over to discount tire and sure enough I had taken a roofing nail about a half inch from inside sidewall. Being so close to the sidewall it was a long shot if it could be fixed. It ended up not matering. anyway because Pirelli is one of the three tire makers on his list that recommend not trying to fix run flats...they need to be replaced. So he did not have one in stock...I tild him I would try BMW first. BMW did not have them either. Pirelli has this tire on backorder and wont have any until end of the month. Since both places charge $240 installed I asked discount tire to order since it is closer to me. I lucked out and he found one of the three tires left in the USA in Georgia and is having it shipped, otherwise it would have been the end of April. Hevfelt bad for me since my car had less than 4000 miles on it. Instead of charging me the $240 for the new tire to be replaced he sold me 5 tire replacement certs for $192 and change. This gets my bad tire replaced and gives me lifetime replacement on the new one and the other 3 for whatever reason for the life of the tire. Super good deal! To answer your questions the tire handles well, just dont like that it always has to be replaced if you take a nail. Luckily discount tire is awesome!

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XplusYplusZ Enlisted Member 11 Rep 44 Posts Drives: BMW 228i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	228i Skinny Wheels 205s I'm not sure why, but apparently the 2014 228i base came with two tyre width versions: 205 and 225. I'm not sure if the 205s were an earlier run or something - anyone know? I have the 205s and whilst at first i wasn't particularly happy, I actually find it great fun squirming out of tighter corners and dabs of oversteer on switchbacks. Its almost to the point where i'm pleased i didnt get the wider tyred version. Anyone else enjoying the skinny wheels?
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sstarrx3 Captain 106 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 228i Mineral White/Terra Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Concord, NC iTrader: (0)	Funny you should ask...as I had a tire problem today. Yes I have the Pirelli P7 run flats in size 205. Well anyway...not meaning to hijack your thread but since it is about the same very tire...figure better than starting a new one. My TPMS started going off this week about my left rear tire. I would fill it to 36 lbs and it two days it would be back to 25 lbs. So I took it over to discount tire and sure enough I had taken a roofing nail about a half inch from inside sidewall. Being so close to the sidewall it was a long shot if it could be fixed. It ended up not matering. anyway because Pirelli is one of the three tire makers on his list that recommend not trying to fix run flats...they need to be replaced. So he did not have one in stock...I tild him I would try BMW first. BMW did not have them either. Pirelli has this tire on backorder and wont have any until end of the month. Since both places charge $240 installed I asked discount tire to order since it is closer to me. I lucked out and he found one of the three tires left in the USA in Georgia and is having it shipped, otherwise it would have been the end of April. Hevfelt bad for me since my car had less than 4000 miles on it. Instead of charging me the $240 for the new tire to be replaced he sold me 5 tire replacement certs for $192 and change. This gets my bad tire replaced and gives me lifetime replacement on the new one and the other 3 for whatever reason for the life of the tire. Super good deal! To answer your questions the tire handles well, just dont like that it always has to be replaced if you take a nail. Luckily discount tire is awesome!
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