All Season vs Snow on X6/X5

[Mako]

So we bought our X6 with the M Sport package and 20" summer tires with the intention of swapping them out for winter tires (with wheel swap).

I came across a great deal and bought a set of 594 19" wheels (which I think are the standard X6 wheels) for $1600 delivered, set was a takeoff from a brand new X6 and is coming with the original all-season tires and TPM included.

the best price I could get on a decent looking set of 19" wheels from discount tire or tirerack with tax/shipping and TPM was $1650, so for the same price I am getting BMW OEM wheels and a set of brand new tires, couldn't resist.

The problem is that my plan was to use winter/snow tires and not all-season. On our previous car (X3) we swapped out all-seasons with winter tires and both my wife and I could tell the difference and felt more secure driving in the snow. The X6 weighs almost 1,000 lbs more than the X3 though and I am thinking with the wider stance and added weight the all-season tires might be fine.

So would you guys
1) stick with the all-season tires for the winter
2) pull them off and try to sell them and buy a set of winter tires

[NVRfollo]

did you read this yet?
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1164051

[sandwi54]

You can always buy dedicated snow tires and sell the all-season. There are plenty of people who don't live in harsh climates and all-season will do wonderfully for them.

[shodanusmc]

Live in Chicago. Never had a problem with AWD and All-Season tires

[Zopal]

We do have hot summers and cold winters, all-season is better called no-season. It's bad in summer and bad in winter.
The dedicated tires are MUCH better.

In winter time you need a narrower tires, wide ones are bad.

[wearenh]

Originally Posted by Mako

So would you guys
1) stick with the all-season tires for the winter
2) pull them off and try to sell them and buy a set of winter tires

2...without hesitation ...dedicated tires make ALL the difference

[hanman]

I went with winters last year and kept my staggered set up and it worked fine and looked great

[fooit]

Originally Posted by hanman

I went with winters last year and kept my staggered set up and it worked fine and looked great

My plan as well, already got wheels for the winter tires - 20" reps in staggered setup.
Looking for a good deal on Pirelli Scorpions Ice & Snow.

[stewy604]

Even though we dont get a ton of snow here in Vancouver anymore, I decided to go with dedicated snows (staggered) on my 469M's and have been very happy with the performance in light snow and icy conditions. I went with the Pirelli Scorpion Snow & Ice, good tire, and still decent performance in the wet.