wheels

[gfard1]

Will Gary or any anyone advice buying winter tires without new wheels? I have 550i A

[Gary@Tirerack]

What year and what size wheels will you be mounting them on?

[gfard1]

2007 17

[Gary@Tirerack]

We would stick with 225/50R17 then. There are a variety of great winter tires in that size. You'll first want to decide whether you're after maximum snow tration or more of a balance between snow/ice traction and dry road handling, see my sticky post for more info/help on this :

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168383

[gfard1]

Hi Gari Actually my question is if I need new wheels just for my winter tires or just use the wheels aiready on the car. Thanks

[Gary@Tirerack]

You can still use the exsisting wheels with no problem.

[gfard1]

Thanks Gari What are your recomendations, I am thinking about Blizzark LM-22,Bridgestone vrs Michelin pilot alpin pa2 that i had before on my mercedes for winter tires? Thanks

[gfard1]

Gari or any one ?

[Gary@Tirerack]

The LM22 should have better ice and snow traction while the PA2 offers a bit better dry road handling and faster steering response.