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      10-03-2013, 05:37 PM   #1
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19" Wheels versus 20" Wheels...

I'm pretty sure I'm ordering an X5 50i in a few months. I'm interested in handling and not ride but we occasionally get snow around here so it wouldn't hurt to have the 19" wheels with all seasons versus getting the 20" wheels then having to get Conti DWS tires.

I plan on getting the dynamic handling package. I looked on the E70 board and there was a little on a this topic of 19 vs 20. Interested in your thoughts X5 forum members on any advantages in going with the 20" wheels. I wonder if they would just weigh a bit more and not offer much or would they be a hefty step up on cornering/handling.
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Mine came with 20" (50i) and to be honest i love them on the corners. Mine are 336 y spoke and it has 10 in the front and 11 in the back their wide but great handling on the corners. U gonna like it compared to 19". But every person has different thoughts.
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      10-04-2013, 02:28 AM   #3
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The wheel arch is so large that absolutely need 20 ", it's so beautiful !
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One thing to keep in mind
19s are all-season, while 20s are summer performance tires
If you get occasional snow in the winter, you should either get set of winter wheels or not drive the car during those times
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One thing to keep in mind
19s are all-season, while 20s are summer performance tires
If you get occasional snow in the winter, you should either get set of winter wheels or not drive the car during those times
We rarely get snow but I wouldn't mind the capability.
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Keep in mind that an all season tyre isn't that good. They are a compromise both in the summer and in the winter. Performance tyre in the summer and winter tyre in the winter is the way to go and it is really not that more expensive because all seasons needs to be replace more often.
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Keep in mind that an all season tyre isn't that good. They are a compromise both in the summer and in the winter. Performance tyre in the summer and winter tyre in the winter is the way to go and it is really not that more expensive because all seasons needs to be replace more often.
That's excellent advice for more northern areas with snow but it only occasionally snows here. And there are times when it would be helpful to have some snow capability versus.
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Keep in mind that an all season tyre isn't that good. They are a compromise both in the summer and in the winter. Performance tyre in the summer and winter tyre in the winter is the way to go and it is really not that more expensive because all seasons needs to be replace more often.
That's excellent advice for more northern areas with snow but it only occasionally snows here. And there are times when it would be helpful to have some snow capability versus.
Actually. The advice is even more important for southern areas. The all season is not that good in the heat and you will have to change them even more often. Instead, go for the performance tyres and have a snow chain or sock for those days needed if you don't want a second set. But I honestly think a second set of winter tyres will be more economical in the long run because all season will be bad pretty fast if you run them in the summer.
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Keep in mind that an all season tyre isn't that good. They are a compromise both in the summer and in the winter. Performance tyre in the summer and winter tyre in the winter is the way to go and it is really not that more expensive because all seasons needs to be replace more often.
That's excellent advice for more northern areas with snow but it only occasionally snows here. And there are times when it would be helpful to have some snow capability versus.
Actually. The advice is even more important for southern areas. The all season is not that good in the heat and you will have to change them even more often. Instead, go for the performance tyres and have a snow chain or sock for those days needed if you don't want a second set. But I honestly think a second set of winter tyres will be more economical in the long run because all season will be bad pretty fast if you run them in the summer.
Thanks for the feedback.
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      10-08-2013, 10:52 PM   #10
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hi guys,

do you know if the E70 wheels could be placed onto the F15 wheels? I am being cheap and I really like the Y Spoke 214 black rims from E70 and want to put onto the F15.... Want to know whether the "offset" so that I can order the E70 rims...

Thanks for your feedback!
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hi guys,

do you know if the E70 wheels could be placed onto the F15 wheels? I am being cheap and I really like the Y Spoke 214 black rims from E70 and want to put onto the F15.... Want to know whether the "offset" so that I can order the E70 rims...

Thanks for your feedback!
They will fit but you have to replace the TPM otherwise you won't get info on punctures.
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The wheel arch is so large that absolutely need 20 ", it's so beautiful !
+1 i just transfered my y-spoke 20s from my 2007 to my new to me x5d.
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The wheel arch is so large that absolutely need 20 ", it's so beautiful !
+1 i just transfered my y-spoke 20s from my 2007 to my new to me x5d.
Did you change the tpm? Any error message?
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Did you change the tpm? Any error message?
sadly no the dealer didnt do that so have tpms error now. not a big deal i will add new ones at some point but am used to checking all the time anyway from my track car.
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I am about to order a new F15 3.0D Msport X5 here in Austria. Off course we have lots of snow and all season or winter tyres are mandatory in the winter months.

I wanted all seasons as I have on my current X5, but with the new X5 MSport package I have a choice of 19" with mixed tyres or 20" with mixed tyres. Whenever it is mixed tyres , all seasons are not an option, and as the car will be delivered in January with summer tyres, no choice there, I have to emmidiately before leaving the showroom, buy another set of 19" or 20" with winter tyres. I am starting to wonder if the M Sport package is worth it as I will anyway pay extra for the leather seats, 2 sets of wheels and tyres etc.
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I am about to order a new F15 3.0D Msport X5 here in Austria. Off course we have lots of snow and all season or winter tyres are mandatory in the winter months.

I wanted all seasons as I have on my current X5, but with the new X5 MSport package I have a choice of 19" with mixed tyres or 20" with mixed tyres. Whenever it is mixed tyres , all seasons are not an option, and as the car will be delivered in January with summer tyres, no choice there, I have to emmidiately before leaving the showroom, buy another set of 19" or 20" with winter tyres. I am starting to wonder if the M Sport package is worth it as I will anyway pay extra for the leather seats, 2 sets of wheels and tyres etc.
If you have lots of snow a dedicated winter is desirable, unless you do little winter driving. As stated above, by AndreATC, in some countries ( Canada & US) the 20" are summer's only, so in Nordic weather one may compliment the summers with a dedicated winter, hence 2 sets of tires would seem to be most ideal . However, you seem to indicate having only one set of tires, that being all season, then perhaps the 19" all seasons matches your wishes. The pricing and leather then are additional factors to think about.
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If you have lots of snow a dedicated winter is desirable, unless you do little winter driving. As stated above, by AndreATC, in some countries ( Canada & US) the 20" are summer's only, so in Nordic weather one may compliment the summers with a dedicated winter, hence 2 sets of tires would seem to be most ideal . However, you seem to indicate having only one set of tires, that being all season, then perhaps the 19" all seasons matches your wishes. The pricing and leather then are additional factors to think about.
Yes correct, I currently have all seasons and they are 19", but it is a compromise and real winter tyres are better. Here we can have them on 19" or 20".

I guess I will then settle for 2 sets of 20". The 20's just look so much better with the M-sport. The trend for all cars here is to buy not just the tyres but also the wheels, so every 6 months o so the dealer will swap them and store the other set.
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The wheel arch is so large that absolutely need 20 ", it's so beautiful !
+1 i just transfered my y-spoke 20s from my 2007 to my new to me x5d.
Pics with those 20" wheels mounted would be great!
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Pics with those 20" wheels mounted would be great!
will do. havent actually taken any photos of it yet.
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20" winter?

I am leaning to the 20" summer tires, but I live in Vermont and need winter Tires. Is it ok to get 20" winter tires or should I get 19 or 18 inch wheels with winter tires and swap in the 20" summers every 6 months?

I have heard that even though there are 20" winter tires, its better to have smaller wheels on the winter tires. Thoughts?
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I am leaning to the 20" summer tires, but I live in Vermont and need winter Tires. Is it ok to get 20" winter tires or should I get 19 or 18 inch wheels with winter tires and swap in the 20" summers every 6 months?

I have heard that even though there are 20" winter tires, its better to have smaller wheels on the winter tires. Thoughts?
Smaller wheels means more sidewall, which is better in the snow. I've seen some people on here claiming success with 20" winter wheels, but I think they are both too wide and to low profile to be very effective. Can you get by on them? I honestly don't know. But 18's or 19's would without question be a better bet in VT snow.

It is also easier, IMO, to swap the wheels every winter and spring than removing and re-mounting tires twice a year. By the time you pay for that over the years, you aren't saving much over just buying a winter set (which does have resale value, so factor that into your cost equations..). So if you think of it that way, if you decide to get a winter wheel & tire set instead of just tires, might as well go an inch or two smaller and get better traction and peace of mind.
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I'm running 20s for my winter on separate wheels
Happy with dry/wet/deep snow performance
It's 275 square setup
No complains
Enough sidewall for me

19s may work better for deep snow, but not substantially
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