05-12-2014, 12:17 PM | #1 |
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19' vs 20' Wheels - Pros & Cons
I am planning to finalize my order on the new X5 and have a question on the wheels.
What are the pros and cons for getting 20' wheels. Will there be any difference in MPG. Will it be hard to apply brakes because of bigger tires. Will there be any difference in height between the tire and body. Thanks... |
05-12-2014, 12:54 PM | #2 |
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Below are the pro/con list I used to make my choice in favor of the 20":
Pros: - 20" do a better job filling the large opening of the F15's wheel arches - Steamroller appearance from the rear - Less sidewall better road handling (subjective) Cons: -Summer tires vs. all season - 20" has limited or no all-season/snow tire offering -Replacement cost, Per tire cost - 20" more expensive -Staggered off-set (wider in the rear) - no tire rotation MPG - In my case (20" m-sport 469's) mileage does not seem impacted at all according to the projected 23/26/31 economy ratings. Mine has been exceeding in the city & combined segments and dead on for highway and I'm just barely out of break-in (1,400 miles). Braking - The system is hydraulic with vacuum assist so no additional effort will be required, regardless of wheel/tire combo. To really know if performance is degraded with +size wheel/tire, think you need a rotating mass calculation and with some friction coefficient thrown in. Looking at this objectively, the pro list is all very subjective, but I'd say they are heavily weighted. Depending on the point of view, some could say the pros above are worthless and the con's tell you everything you need to know. With anything thing falling in the "performance" or visual enhancement category, it is going to come down to personal choice. |
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05-12-2014, 12:59 PM | #3 |
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This topic has been discussed on various posts. After reading these posts my understanding is:
20": - far superior look; really fits the overall large body of the F15 BUT - does not last as long - more expensive to replace - different size front/rear - easier to scratch/brake the wheel if you hit a major pot hole - slightly firmer ride Bottom line is: the looks for the 20" are absolutely amazing! I decided for those just because of how they look. But I understand that they will be more high maintenance compared to the 19" and they will need to be replaced sooner (I heard people saying 12k miles?) and will cost more per tire. If you really like both looks (19" v 20") then do yourself a favor and stick to the 19" and you won't regret. |
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Does this mean we can't stay on 20' all year. Do we have to swap tires in summer and winter? |
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I only have winter experience with summer tires on rear wheel drive cars - its only fun unless you are trying to get somewhere in a forward direction. |
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05-12-2014, 03:34 PM | #7 | |
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BUT, if you get cold and snow in the winter, it's always better to use winter tires, which will prolong the life of your summers anyway. This was why I ultimately went to 20's for the summer (after regretfully skipping them on my order) and will convert my 19's to winter wheels with snow tires). In cold temperatures, the all-seasons just don't stop very well. Maybe the first year they will be fine, but after that I have found them to be very slippery when trying to stop. So it's not just about moving but turning and stopping more so. So if you're going to use a winter set up, might as well have the better looking bigger ones for summer |
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05-12-2014, 04:32 PM | #9 |
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25k is easily achievable out of a set of tyres. Size of tyre makes no real difference to the life, all about your driving style, correct pressures and balance.
I've run 19s,20s and 21s on the e70, and my new F15 that i'm picking up Saturday will have 21s. Pricing is all fairly similar, just got to hunt around for the best deals. Ride wise I think there is very little in it, mainly because they have all been run flats, a wall of steal around the tyre. Aesthetically 19s just aren't cool! |
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1. Yes, most people upgrading to the larger size likely do it for aesthetics and performance, both of which favor performance tires over all seasons 2. Perhaps because of #1, there simply are not any all season run flat tires in that size and BMW has made a decision to use only run flat tires |
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05-13-2014, 08:06 AM | #15 |
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Personally, I think the 20's look just right, not big but not too small. But if you want a big wheel look, they would be too small for you. The 19's are definitely a bit on the small side, very small if you have an M sport because they don't fill the flared fenders.
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Does anyone make 20" all season run flat tires? |
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05-13-2014, 11:26 AM | #17 | |
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I originally wasn't sure if I would like the style of the 469m's, so ordered the car with the 19" 467m's (we have a 35i M sport). When I then started shopping for a 19" winter set, I found it wasn't going to be much, if at all, cheaper than getting a set of the 20" 469m takeoff's. So it just made more sense to upgrade to the 20's (which had grown on me since my original order) and use our 19's for winter. In the end, the price difference will be that I still need to buy a set of snows for the 19's, but definitely won't need to replace the oem tires on the 19's when I turn the car in. Still though, I probably wouldn't have had to do that anyway, since we'll run winters 5 months or so a year. So my advice, if you plan to use a winter set, upgrade to the 20's on your order and get a winter set from tire rack or find someone selling 18's or 19's to use for winter.. If you don't plan on a winter set and trust all-seasons and want to run them all year, you'll probably need to stick with 19's or get the 20's and switch to all-seasons with a spare tire in your trunk. Last edited by chrisny; 05-13-2014 at 11:36 AM.. |
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05-14-2014, 08:21 AM | #22 |
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That's what I think is so strange about the lack of all-season run flats, there are Runflat winter tires in 20". I'm assuming these are available in the UK as well.. Now, it doesn't guarantee these are run flats, but says 'most are run flats,' so presumably, they make them. Maybe someone that has purchased this package can confirm.
http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/43...cessories.aspx Last edited by chrisny; 05-14-2014 at 08:33 AM.. |
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