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I am planning on getting a set of winter wheels and tires for my i3. I am looking to get a set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2's, problem is i am not finding them available in the 84 Q load but 88 XL is all i find when doing a search. Anyone running these tires? The load rating between the two isn't that much of a difference...
 
The higher number gives you more of a load capacity...IMHO, won't hurt.

I would have purchased those when I bought my car, but I got a deal from the dealer when I purchased the car for the Bridgestones at a good price - tire/wheel/TPMS/mounted+balanced, for less than the new cost of the bare wheel.

I don't know about MA, but some states require a functioning TPMS to pass an inspection, so make sure that's included in whatever package you choose.

If I wear or age mine out, I'll probably try the Nokians. With the amount I drive mine, I figure I have at least two more seasons before they'd get too old and I'd want new ones. I dont' think I'll wear them out by then.
 
jadnashuanh said:
The higher number gives you more of a load capacity...IMHO, won't hurt.

I would have purchased those when I bought my car, but I got a deal from the dealer when I purchased the car for the Bridgestones at a good price - tire/wheel/TPMS/mounted+balanced, for less than the new cost of the bare wheel.

I don't know about MA, but some states require a functioning TPMS to pass an inspection, so make sure that's included in whatever package you choose.

If I wear or age mine out, I'll probably try the Nokians. With the amount I drive mine, I figure I have at least two more seasons before they'd get too old and I'd want new ones. I dont' think I'll wear them out by then.
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Yeah, i didnt think it would be a big deal. I am planning on getting the tpms sensors also. I wish i could find a cheap set of used Style 427’s. The cheapest i have seen them is $300 each wheel.
 
jadnashuanh said:
I think you can find compatible sensors for less. TireRack's price is a lot less, and where did you get that price?
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The sensors you can find for cheap. The oem 19” style 427 wheels i found on autorimshop.com for $299 each.
 
https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-I01-i3-IB3/Search/SiteSearch/Tpms/ For about $300, you could have a few spares for your set of winter tires.
 

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