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What I understood from my conversation with the Bridgestone representative is that it was BMW the one that had stated that for the i3 the 155 winter tires could be mounted on the 5.5". It was not a Bridgestone statement referring to all applications. What the representative from tire rack told...

Hello Apial, I just talked to Bridgestone and they told me that BMW has approved the use of the Blizzak winter tires on the rear 5.5" wider wheels, and that it would not affect the car in any way. The customer agent found this information as added notes when researching the tires. I also...

Thank you jadnashuanh, Did you get new 5" wheels for installing the rear winter tires? My dealer told me it was not necessary to do so. I am using in the rear my winter tires mounted in the same wheels in which the 175 tires came. I am a bit confused now. The OP seems to have done the same. Thanks

Thanks for responding. Could you please let me know your source? I have read and heard that despite having the 175 on the rear as original equipment, you are still able to install the 155 winter tires on both front and rear. I asked my dealer and they said the same thing. Thanks again!

Hello, We have a Rex Giga and also had the Bridgestone winter tires mounted by a tire store. We contacted the BMW dealer and they told us to install the 155s on the front and back. I did not ask about the tire pressure, but when I checked a few minutes ago, all tires had the same pressure...