11-14-2014, 09:25 AM | #1 |
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Using 18" stock wheels/tires for Winter?
How are the oem 18" wheels/tires in light snow/icy conditions? I'm thinking of using them during the winter to replace my 20" M wheels since they come with summer tires. I don't need to be able to drive in 10"+ of snow, just 2-4 inches.....My last 12 X5 came with 20" wheels and even-though they were all-season they were pretty bad, I couldn't drive the car with 1 inch of snow
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11-14-2014, 09:39 AM | #2 | |
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But to answer your question, the 18" will suit you fine in VA
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I ran oem 19" all season wheels/tire with my '12 X5 that also came with 20" summer performance tires. I had no problem in 2-4 inches of snow.
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11-14-2014, 09:51 AM | #5 |
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Would be a great choice, 19's would prob work too. I would just see what you can find and the best price by Googling out there. I've found complete BMW wheel and tires unused for $1800.
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11-14-2014, 01:41 PM | #6 |
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Have a BMW wheel 209 and winter tire combo 18"s that I have been running now since my 2011 x5. Looks ugly since they are so small on a M-Package x5 but get the job done.
No complains for 3 winters and I am sure not this one around either. Actually just had the TPMS sensors swapped so the set would work on my new 2014. |
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11-14-2014, 09:51 PM | #7 |
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Tire Rack sells decent 18" winter package options (check the e90post wheels and tires section Gary@tirerack)
Otherwise, it is Canadian $3,600 for the Style 446 18" with ContiContactSport Run Flat The M Style 467 is $4,400 19" Both prices are a rip honestly, you can get one from Tire Rack for 1/3 the BMW OEM price |
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11-17-2014, 09:51 AM | #11 |
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Went to my local BMW dealer to do the swap so it was high $700 out the door
That included: - 4 TPMS sensors - Installing sensors - Balancing - Tire swap from Summer Set to Winter set But in case there where any issues I wanted to be able to go straight back. |
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