Upgrading to 20" wheels.. what tire brand?

kanvas · 08-05-2015, 12:07 AM

I currently got the standard M-sport 255/50 R19s and thinking of upgrading to OEM 20" wheels soon. With that upgrade obviously comes new tires..

I know the common brands are Michelin (Pilot Super Sport) and Pirelli (P Zero). I've heard of a couple people with Continental ContiSportContact 5 (SSR SUV) but not too many (and Conti's being on the much pricier side).

What brand do you recommend most?

Kzang · 08-05-2015, 05:40 AM

I have the Dunlops on mine when I got my X5 earlier this year and so far at 3K miles the tires are loud

My plan is to get the Conti DWS or the new version before winter comes. From the tires you listed above I think the PZero's would be my best bet in handling and noise level... Pilot SS would be my next choice.

kanvas · 08-05-2015, 10:59 AM

The reviews on the Dunlops are not too pretty. Loud like you said, especially towards the end of the tires' lifespan (near 10k). Also, fast tread wear... etc.

I guess I'll settle with them P Zeros. Wish tires weren't so $$$!

Blackhawks · 08-05-2015, 11:09 AM

Upgrade your speakers/amps and you won't know what road noise is.

Redpoint · 08-05-2015, 11:33 AM

So, on my E53 I have my second set of Conti DWS which are great if it rains or snows where you live. Size 275/40R20 front and 315/35R20 rear, you definitely want staggered the 315 on the back look mean. I can tell you not to get the Michelin Diamaris, they were OEM when my X5 was new and they wore out quick with lots of road noise. Horrible tires.

my 2 cents

kanvas · 08-05-2015, 01:04 PM

Thanks for all the replies.

Doing some researchin' and seems that the Michelin PSSs are not offered as run-flats for the X5 specs for 20". Also, according to some reviews, P Zero owners are not liking the Pirellis either.

The only good reviews come from the Bridgestone DUELER H/P SPORT RFTs but I don't recall anyone here having them. The CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 SSR SUV seem good quality, but they're the priciest of all. I know the GL63 AMG comes as an OE option.

Kzang · 08-05-2015, 02:11 PM

Bridgestone Duelers were noisy as well for me but from my experience the tread life was decent but then again mine were 19".

kanvas · 08-05-2015, 02:50 PM

I think I'll miss the lengthy tread life of 19s once I upgrade to 20s. Currently on Scorpion Verde RFTs with over 10k miles and still got plenty of treadlife left!

EIGHTLUG · 08-05-2015, 03:09 PM

We went from the OEM Dunlops to Continental Extreme Contact DWS and couldn't be happier. The ride is silent and smooth.

kanvas · 08-05-2015, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by EIGHTLUG

We went from the OEM Dunlops to Continental Extreme Contact DWS and couldn't be happier. The ride is silent and smooth.

Are the Contis non-RFTs?

Kzang · 08-05-2015, 08:40 PM

Yup.. they are non RFT.

P1 · 08-06-2015, 09:16 AM

I have the Bridgestones on my E70 and like them. I'm actually getting the rear replaced now with a new set. They're comfortable, road noise isn't bad and I like the way they look.

Xeno · 08-06-2015, 10:21 AM

I have 10K on my Pirelli (P Zero) and they seem to be using better - in terms of road noise and wear - than the Bridestone's I had on one of my E70s.

kanvas · 08-06-2015, 11:36 AM

I thought I was the only one who cared how a tire looks! Contis and Dunlops look a little too "clean" and bald for me.. they look like inflatable pool rings on a car.

How much should I be expecting for a new set of staggered Pirelli P Zeros run-flats? Hovering around 2k? (before I give all these places a call for quotations...) Also, what are the specs/ratings of the wheels? Something like 110W or 100Y? What's the difference?

vangoose · 08-06-2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeno

I have 10K on my Pirelli (P Zero) and they seem to be using better - in terms of road noise and wear - than the Bridestone's I had on one of my E70s.

Same here.

19" Bridgestone OEM on E70, tread life is pretty good but grip in wet surface isn't good
20" Pirelly OEM on F16, grip is much better than Bridgestone in both dry and wet weather condition. Road noise is also much quieter. Can't say much about tread life, only has 7K KM on them.

Gilly1964 · 08-06-2015, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kanvas

How much should I be expecting for a new set of staggered Pirelli P Zeros run-flats?

I got 20k miles from the rears and swapped the fronts out at 30k last week. Not looking forward to the cost at 60k!

EIGHTLUG · 08-06-2015, 07:09 PM

Honestly, the DWS doesn't look half bad!

kanvas · 08-06-2015, 09:14 PM

That's a sexy-looking tire! I think I read somewhere that the X5 has the widest rear tires of any SUV in the market? X5s always look like tanks from behind. Beastly, to say the least.

Anyway, will I need new lug nuts if I get new wheels? (going from OEM 467-style wheels to OEM 491-style wheels). Or are they compatible? I've never done any "modding" so excuse me if it's a dumb question.

EIGHTLUG · 08-07-2015, 09:28 AM

I don't see why there would be any reason to have to purchase new lug bolts, with new wheels, unless you desire a different finish.

kanvas · 08-10-2015, 03:27 PM

A local tire shop is quoting me around $160 to do TPMS sensor swap, mount, balance, and installation of new wheels and tires. Does that sound reasonable?

EIGHTLUG · 08-10-2015, 07:23 PM

I'm in the habit of calling three places. Doesn't hurt to cross shop.

wjbender · 08-17-2015, 09:02 PM

Is anyone running 20s with a square setup? I want to be able to rotate to even out wear

08-05-2015, 12:07 AM	#1
kanvas Major 644 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Upgrading to 20" wheels.. what tire brand? I currently got the standard M-sport 255/50 R19s and thinking of upgrading to OEM 20" wheels soon. With that upgrade obviously comes new tires.. I know the common brands are Michelin (Pilot Super Sport) and Pirelli (P Zero). I've heard of a couple people with Continental ContiSportContact 5 (SSR SUV) but not too many (and Conti's being on the much pricier side). What brand do you recommend most? __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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Kzang Major General 3237 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I have the Dunlops on mine when I got my X5 earlier this year and so far at 3K miles the tires are loud My plan is to get the Conti DWS or the new version before winter comes. From the tires you listed above I think the PZero's would be my best bet in handling and noise level... Pilot SS would be my next choice.
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kanvas Major 644 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	The reviews on the Dunlops are not too pretty. Loud like you said, especially towards the end of the tires' lifespan (near 10k). Also, fast tread wear... etc. I guess I'll settle with them P Zeros. Wish tires weren't so $$$! __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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Blackhawks Captain 283 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 x35i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Upgrade your speakers/amps and you won't know what road noise is.
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Redpoint New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: F15 50i, E53 4.8is; E46 330cic Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kirkland, WA iTrader: (0)	So, on my E53 I have my second set of Conti DWS which are great if it rains or snows where you live. Size 275/40R20 front and 315/35R20 rear, you definitely want staggered the 315 on the back look mean. I can tell you not to get the Michelin Diamaris, they were OEM when my X5 was new and they wore out quick with lots of road noise. Horrible tires. my 2 cents
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Upgrading to 20" wheels.. what tire brand?

08-05-2015, 01:04 PM	#6
kanvas Major 644 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Thanks for all the replies. Doing some researchin' and seems that the Michelin PSSs are not offered as run-flats for the X5 specs for 20". Also, according to some reviews, P Zero owners are not liking the Pirellis either. The only good reviews come from the Bridgestone DUELER H/P SPORT RFTs but I don't recall anyone here having them. The CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 SSR SUV seem good quality, but they're the priciest of all. I know the GL63 AMG comes as an OE option. __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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Kzang Major General 3237 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Bridgestone Duelers were noisy as well for me but from my experience the tread life was decent but then again mine were 19".
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08-05-2015, 02:50 PM	#8
kanvas Major 644 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	I think I'll miss the lengthy tread life of 19s once I upgrade to 20s. Currently on Scorpion Verde RFTs with over 10k miles and still got plenty of treadlife left! __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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08-05-2015, 03:09 PM	#9
EIGHTLUG Private First Class 32 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	We went from the OEM Dunlops to Continental Extreme Contact DWS and couldn't be happier. The ride is silent and smooth. __________________ '14 X5 35d Space Grey/Dakota Black '12 BMW F 800 GS Trophy '09 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG '09 Discovery III HSE- '05 Range Rover HSE '86 DEFENDER 110 RHD TDI- '72 SERIES III 88 2.25L
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Kzang Major General 3237 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Yup.. they are non RFT.
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P1 Lieutenant General 11563 Rep 11,135 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	I have the Bridgestones on my E70 and like them. I'm actually getting the rear replaced now with a new set. They're comfortable, road noise isn't bad and I like the way they look.
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Xeno Major 313 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I have 10K on my Pirelli (P Zero) and they seem to be using better - in terms of road noise and wear - than the Bridestone's I had on one of my E70s. __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8
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kanvas Major 644 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	I thought I was the only one who cared how a tire looks! Contis and Dunlops look a little too "clean" and bald for me.. they look like inflatable pool rings on a car. How much should I be expecting for a new set of staggered Pirelli P Zeros run-flats? Hovering around 2k? (before I give all these places a call for quotations...) Also, what are the specs/ratings of the wheels? Something like 110W or 100Y? What's the difference? __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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EIGHTLUG Private First Class 32 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Honestly, the DWS doesn't look half bad! __________________ '14 X5 35d Space Grey/Dakota Black '12 BMW F 800 GS Trophy '09 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG '09 Discovery III HSE- '05 Range Rover HSE '86 DEFENDER 110 RHD TDI- '72 SERIES III 88 2.25L
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kanvas Major 644 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	That's a sexy-looking tire! I think I read somewhere that the X5 has the widest rear tires of any SUV in the market? X5s always look like tanks from behind. Beastly, to say the least. Anyway, will I need new lug nuts if I get new wheels? (going from OEM 467-style wheels to OEM 491-style wheels). Or are they compatible? I've never done any "modding" so excuse me if it's a dumb question. __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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EIGHTLUG Private First Class 32 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	I don't see why there would be any reason to have to purchase new lug bolts, with new wheels, unless you desire a different finish. __________________ '14 X5 35d Space Grey/Dakota Black '12 BMW F 800 GS Trophy '09 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG '09 Discovery III HSE- '05 Range Rover HSE '86 DEFENDER 110 RHD TDI- '72 SERIES III 88 2.25L
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kanvas Major 644 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	A local tire shop is quoting me around $160 to do TPMS sensor swap, mount, balance, and installation of new wheels and tires. Does that sound reasonable? __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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EIGHTLUG Private First Class 32 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	I'm in the habit of calling three places. Doesn't hurt to cross shop. __________________ '14 X5 35d Space Grey/Dakota Black '12 BMW F 800 GS Trophy '09 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG '09 Discovery III HSE- '05 Range Rover HSE '86 DEFENDER 110 RHD TDI- '72 SERIES III 88 2.25L
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08-17-2015, 09:02 PM	#22
wjbender Captain 346 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 40i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NJ - Jersey Shore iTrader: (0)	Is anyone running 20s with a square setup? I want to be able to rotate to even out wear
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