winter tires

[KAK.KAK]

i need winter tires R21 for my X5M 2016. Please advice me guys. Thnx

[Mexecutioner]

If you are running OEM 21" wheels you may be out of luck with winter tire options. All the ones I know of are summer. I may be wrong, but I think there's no winter tire in these sizes.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...earDiameter=21

Perhaps an OEM 20" winter wheel/tire kit is your best bet.

[iconoclast]

the only ones available are from pirelli and they will not go into production until january 6th (tentatively). i searched the earth for a set. only ones available are used and you have to buy from several different sellers. i wound up buying a new set of 469m wheels and went with a new set of pirelli scorpion dedicated winter snow ice set up.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=20511672

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...highlight=snow

[stewy604]

Agree with the above, drop down to 19's or 20's and do a dedicated package on winters. Secondary option is to just run an all-season.

[iconoclast]

no all-season available in the 21" fitment. they're dedicated summer or high performance summer only.

[stewy604]

Originally Posted by iconoclast

no all-season available in the 21" fitment. they're dedicated summer or high performance summer only.

Pirelli has their Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico, which is an all-season. But after looking, its only limited sizes for the 21". My bad.

[iconoclast]

the radius isn't the issue. the problem lies in the aspect ratio and width.

[Timberwolf]

Went with 19s and Pirellis and very happy when hitting hidden pot holes here in the Northeast

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by Timberwolf

Went with 19s and Pirellis and very happy when hitting hidden pot holes here in the Northeast

OP can't run 19''s on his F85.

[Bimer01]

Hi Guys,
Any advise for winter tires on 2016 BMW X5 40e M sport,
I mean to ask about, should I go with staggered or all same size, whats pros/cons !
Thanks

[wakethetown]

I have a staggered set-up for summer. I just purchased a squared-up set-up for winter: 20" X 9" all the way around. I got Blizzak DM-V2 on Avant Garde M610 wheels. I really like how they handled in our recent snow storm here in the PNW.
There's not a lot of options for 20" wheels but this is a good one so far.

[iconoclast]

Originally Posted by KAK.KAK

i need winter tires R21 for my X5M 2016. Please advice me guys. Thnx

Pirelli is the only company that makes a set in the fitment you need. They started production about three weeks ago. Limited stock available right now but if you contact any Pirelli Vendor in your area they should be able to source them.

[wolfnards]

Originally Posted by iconoclast

Pirelli is the only company that makes a set in the fitment you need. They started production about three weeks ago. Limited stock available right now but if you contact any Pirelli Vendor in your area they should be able to source them.

To clarify, Pirelli is available in staggered but if you don't want staggered, you can use the setup that WakeTheTown mentioned which is Blizzak DM-V2. Just ordered the same on OZ 20x10 with the Blizzak 275/40. Will mount on next week. I've read good reviews on this.

[wolfnards]

Originally Posted by wolfnards

To clarify, Pirelli is available in staggered but if you don't want staggered, you can use the setup that WakeTheTown mentioned which is Blizzak DM-V2. Just ordered the same on OZ 20x10 with the Blizzak 275/40. Will mount on next week. I've read good reviews on this.

Actually iconoclast may be right. I have the 50i. Not sure about X5M