>From: ericz_at_en.com
>Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 09:30:40 -0400
>Subject: '97 M3 Tire Suggestions?
>Hey guys,
>Sorry about bringing up a well-worn thread, but I'm wondering if any of
>you have experience in buying aftermarket wheels for snows in the
>winter, and R1's in the summer, and keeping the stock lux wheels/pilots
>nice? I'm having difficulty getting straight advice about proper wheel
>and tire sizes to accomodate two different needs. I appreciate any and
>all thoughts.

Winter tires: I have Pirelli P210's in 225/50HR16 size on ACT model LS wheels, under $1200 the package from Tire Rack. Very satisfactory in snow, and pretty reasonable wet or dry. Handling obviously isn't comparable to the stock MXX3, but pretty decent for a winter tire and unlike Blizzaks they have a decent speed rating.

I'd seriously doubt the practicality of running R1s for street use though...

Neil
96 M3