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[Lee]

Originally Posted by Stinkyxy

Do you mean all season tires for all year round use or 2 sets of tires and 1 set of rims. Agree, 1 set of wheels is too much of a hassle.

A number of people are running 1 set of tires - DSW06s.

I meant 2 sets of tires with 1 set of rims. On my 550ix I have two sets of rims, but was considering being cheap and going with one set of rims -- I think I just answered my own question.

[Alan l.]

Just curious what other cars are you comparing it to? Any other SUV?

Wondering if you should invest in a alignment to make sure your settings are all within spec because if not it can affect traction drastically in slippery conditions.

Alan

Originally Posted by BXdriver

Nooo!

SNOW. I hate it. Being it September now...I already look forward to April and spring. I have to say it again - I just hate winter and snow.
That said...I live where I do, and just have to drive.

Pleased with the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV.
I believe some of the very best, but this IS the car that starts to slide/loose grip faster than any car I have owned in my life.
I have gotten used to it now, and believe it must be due to the weight (or weight distribution), so I am fine with it.
Just have to calculate a bit more distance to the car in front and slow safely down in curves.




All best,
Bent

[stewy604]

Originally Posted by MysticBlue

Yup, it's all about the tires. I have Pirelli Scorpion Snow and Ice mounted on 469M's.

That's my setup as well. I too have seen good results with them, especially considering their width I was concerned that the performance in snow would be horrid.

[TallTrees]

Blizzak DMV2's on replica 275/40 R20's square work very well in the snow also surprisingly not bad on dry pavement.

[Lee]

Originally Posted by TallTrees

Blizzak DMV2's on replica 275/40 R20's square work very well in the snow also surprisingly not bad on dry pavement.

Looks good.

I purchased some Avant Garde wheels for my winter setup on my 550 and they oxidized. Had to have them painted.

Any issues with yours?

[TallTrees]

Originally Posted by Lee

Looks good.

I purchased some Avant Garde wheels for my winter setup on my 550 and they oxidized. Had to have them painted.

Any issues with yours?

Still look good after 1st winter tho I wash my vehicles a lot more than most.

[Lee]

Originally Posted by TallTrees

Still look good after 1st winter tho I wash my vehicles a lot more than most.

Good to know.

My X5 will show up right before winter, so I'll have them put the winter setup on during delivery. Just need to figure out what that setup is.

[TortugaX5]

So, I'm one of those guys who doesn't own a second set of tires and doesn't really plan on it. I live in Columbus, OH. We get our fair share of snow and ice in the winter months and I've been pleased with the first winter that I went through. I have Michelin Latitude Tour HP All-Seasons and I've got to say that I was quite pleased with how they performed in packed iced and heavy snow. Obviously, I could easily fishtail the car if I wanted to but I felt that I had solid control of the vehicle when driving normally and not being a moron.

That being said, I agree with the above poster on the fact that with the weight of the X5 you need to be aware and cautious on your braking and distance between you and the guy in front of you. If you're tokyo drifting in the snow... well, ya know!

[TOPEC]

looking at a used set of wheels and tires and came across this.

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/wto/5824237842.html

i've been looking around and it seems like style 215 only came in 21" and not in 20" like this CL ad. i thought the poster was wrong about the size but if u zoom in on the first time u can clearly see the 20" tire size. i assume this is a replica set of wheels? or BMW made a style 215 in 20" under another style number that im not finding?

[iconoclast]

[iconoclast]

This year I went with the Yokohama BlueEarth Winter & Snow tires for the X5M:

[wedge000]

Do you switch the wheels over on your own or do you take the vehicle to a tire shop twice a year? What’s the normal cost of a switch?

[NOVA99]

[QUOTE=iconoclast;22431592]This year I went with the Yokohama BlueEarth Winter & Snow tires for the X5M:

Those look awesome and a nice option for the staggered OEM 21's even on the F85. Nice find and I bet they do great in the heavy snow.

[iconoclast]

Originally Posted by wedge000

Do you switch the wheels over on your own or do you take the vehicle to a tire shop twice a year? What’s the normal cost of a switch?

Purchased a set of tires and wheels along with TPMS. Dedicated set up for autumn/winter and one for spring/summer. I have the work completed at the dealership if the service schedule aligns otherwise my friend's shop handles the work.

[fromkrypton]

It's winter

[Chadmatic]

Originally Posted by UnhappySwede

Sweden!

These photos are a testament as to just how much wheels make or break a car. (no offense, I know these are winters )

[P1]

Originally Posted by Chadmatic

These photos are a testament as to just how much wheels make or break a car. (no offense, I know these are winters )

But whatever do you mean

Here's my dad on his 18" winters...

[Jay89]

Originally Posted by iconoclast

This year I went with the Yokohama BlueEarth Winter & Snow tires for the X5M:

I just installed these on my 469m wheels and took a road trip down to D.C. from NYC this week for thanksgiving and everything seems good to me ride didn't feel harsh at all and I was hitting 70 to 80 miles constantly not noisy either. I was originally go for Michelin performance winter tires but everything got sold out on tirerack and decided to go for this but no regret at the moment. however, I'll have to see when its on snowy day.

[Jenya B]

Just got mine First 30 km was some road noise , after some speeds up and brakings All sets . Drives smooth and softer than rf pirellis .

[X5M50D]

Plenty of new snow this morning in NW London and its still snowing!
Snow shoes on the car and raring to go.
Bring on Christmas.

[Wardman]

DWS 06's full time, no problem at all with 4inches in PA yesterday.

[Dogzyboy]

Originally Posted by X5M50D

Plenty of new snow this morning in NW London and its still snowing!
Snow shoes on the car and raring to go.
Bring on Christmas.

There’s something wrong when there’s more snow in London than Edinburgh!