All-season Tire Recommendations

nyquistcondition · 01-26-2018, 03:20 PM

Wondering if anyone is running Michelin Defenders on the X5.

I've got a 3.5 xDrive 19" with OEM Michelin Lattitude run-flats. I'm being told the Defender is superior and less expensive. Also considering the Conti DSW06 based on suggestions here. They're cheaper too.

I just don't want to end up with a louder/harsher ride.

turboawd · 01-26-2018, 03:45 PM

Do you need runflats? Got a spare?

nyquistcondition · 01-26-2018, 03:46 PM

Prefer runflats (I have them now) though I did order it with a spare. I live in a rural area and I like the peace of mind.

CeeTeeX5 · 01-26-2018, 04:09 PM

Lots of people running the DWS06 with good reviews. Not sure if they come in runflat though. I'm running the staggered 20 setup with them and they have been great so far. A little soft on the sidewalls but don't mind much for the winter.

yewlock · 01-26-2018, 04:36 PM

I like my conti DWS06 staggered.

Wardman · 01-26-2018, 06:24 PM

DWS06. Ride will be less harsh. And you can plug if rural and have bad hole.

CeeTeeX5 · 01-26-2018, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Wardman

DWS06. Ride will be less harsh. And you can plug if rural and have bad hole.

This or get the fixaflat repair kit that has the sealant and compressor.

Wardman · 01-26-2018, 06:53 PM

Had that, did not work on my road - had to get flatbed in the woods and then wait for rfts to show up for replacement. NEVER again. It was in my 535GT, no spare either...

CeeTeeX5 · 01-26-2018, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wardman

Had that, did not work on my road - had to get flatbed in the woods and then wait for rfts to show up for replacement. NEVER again.

Clearly it’s not a replacement for roadside assistance for a large puncture...but it’s still an option if the puncture is small. I’ve used it before with success and bmw included a very similar kit with my E46 M3 that was also used successfully.

Wardman · 01-26-2018, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

Clearly it’s not a replacement for roadside assistance for a large puncture...but it’s still an option if the puncture is small. I’ve used it before with success and bmw included a very similar kit with my E46 M3 that was also used successfully.

I know RFTs have their place. But the no plugging, and then recommended replace more than one with a problem is just frustrating....

xweb10 · 01-26-2018, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Wardman

I know RFTs have their place. But the no plugging, and then recommended replace more than one with a problem is just frustrating....

I had run flats on my last X5 and plugged/patched them 3 times in 3 years. I know this is a no-no, but it was fine for the type of nail punctures I had.

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nyquistcondition Second Lieutenant 77 Rep 205 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0)	All-season Tire Recommendations Wondering if anyone is running Michelin Defenders on the X5. I've got a 3.5 xDrive 19" with OEM Michelin Lattitude run-flats. I'm being told the Defender is superior and less expensive. Also considering the Conti DSW06 based on suggestions here. They're cheaper too. I just don't want to end up with a louder/harsher ride.
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01-26-2018, 03:45 PM	#2
turboawd Banned 1635 Rep 2,995 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Do you need runflats? Got a spare?
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nyquistcondition Second Lieutenant 77 Rep 205 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0)	Prefer runflats (I have them now) though I did order it with a spare. I live in a rural area and I like the peace of mind.
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CeeTeeX5 Major 936 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 xDrive35i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (0)	Lots of people running the DWS06 with good reviews. Not sure if they come in runflat though. I'm running the staggered 20 setup with them and they have been great so far. A little soft on the sidewalls but don't mind much for the winter.
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yewlock Major 698 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	I like my conti DWS06 staggered.
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Wardman First Lieutenant 90 Rep 398 Posts Drives: F15 X5d Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	DWS06. Ride will be less harsh. And you can plug if rural and have bad hole.
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Wardman First Lieutenant 90 Rep 398 Posts Drives: F15 X5d Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Had that, did not work on my road - had to get flatbed in the woods and then wait for rfts to show up for replacement. NEVER again. It was in my 535GT, no spare either... Last edited by Wardman; 01-26-2018 at 07:03 PM..
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