Winter tyres

mjn

E39 have different hub size.

You can pick up another set of MV3 alloys pretty cheap.

John7

Don't forget to notify your insurer when you fit different wheels/tyres!

gibbsy

Altough I've got a Quattro I queried fitting winter wheels and tyres with my insurer MoreThan. What they said was that provided they are the manufacturer's recommended type and size that was all that was required, no need to inform or ask permission.

gg13533

Direct Line however do require notifying and they reissue your cover note - other don't seem to bother

JFRTDI

So will any e90 alloy fit? If mine are staggered does this mean the winter tyres would need to be the same? Seems like there's many on eBay which are same all round.

mjn

Pretty much. Obviously larger brakes will need larger alloys.

Most people go with a square setup for winter wheels, but you can keep the staggered setup if you wish.

You could run 225/40/18 tyres all round on MV3, no problem.

JFRTDI

Ok thanks, do I need to concern myself with offset and stuff like that or as long as they fit all is good?

GMC79

Ive had couple of sets got good year ultra grip on my fiesta at the moment and they are decent. Good year vector 4seasons were better tho.
Ive had my 25mile trip home from work at 4am on 3 inches of fresh snow and its so good, Normal tyres have no grip in comparison if don't have 4wd.
Highly recomended to get any decent brand if in snowy area. Have to be tried to be believed really.

mjn

All MV3's are the same offset. And any E90 (excluding M3) alloys will fit.

If in doubt, use www.willtheyfit.com

Matyam

Steel wheels slimmer tyres and 200kg sand