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Save your money and go with 17" wheels and 225/55-17 winter tires. For example, BMW wheel style 327 was standard on base model 528xi and are available for about $100 each on the internet (ebay or craigslist). Modern winter tires are formulated with similar compounds and perform much the same, so not much is gained from spending top dollar for Nokian or Michelin. In fact, Consumer Reports ranks Cooper and Hankook ahead of more expensive brands. Finally, while 245 tires will look cooler on your car, narrower 225's are more effective in deep snow and on slippery roads.
I am confident about the fit as I have those wheels and tires on my '16 535d xdrive and live in a snow belt off of Lake Erie. Last year we had 200 inches of snow, so I can vouch for the value of narrower 17" wheels and winter tires. Good luck on your purchase.
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