So far is your X5 SUVs capable of traversing snowy streets?

iamthestig · 02-02-2015, 10:02 PM

That's been my experience with 20" DWSs as well. Incredible in the snow.

retx · 02-02-2015, 10:58 PM

DWS looks decent but it doesn't fit my 19"... Sad.

opasha · 02-02-2015, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by retx

DWS looks decent but it doesn't fit my 19"... Sad.

Not sure where you are getting your info, but they exist and fit 19's: http://www.amazon.com/Continental-Ex...+dws+255+50+19

retx · 02-02-2015, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by opasha

Not sure where you are getting your info, but they exist and fit 19's: http://www.amazon.com/Continental-Ex...+dws+255+50+19

My BAD. Not sure why I couldn't find it in the previous two searches this evening after you told so. But I do find it now... I guess my dirty F15 makes me mad and not focused.

Thanks.

opasha · 02-02-2015, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by retx

My BAD. Not sure why I couldn't find it in the previous two searches this evening after you told so. But I do find it now... I guess my dirty F15 makes me mad and not focused.

Thanks.

Lol, it's ok. It happens to the best of us

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BostonRocket · 02-05-2015, 02:21 PM

Finally arrived. 20" Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow tires (275/40-18 all around, mounted on 20x9.5 Avarus AV10 wheels ($189 per!).

So far so good and handles the frozen stuff as good as the Cayenne S I had with the same tires.

retx · 02-05-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonRocket

Finally arrived. 20" Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow tires (275/40-18 all around, mounted on 20x9.5 Avarus AV10 wheels ($189 per!).

So far so good and handles the frozen stuff as good as the Cayenne S I had with the same tires.

Am I confused again? I thought M pkg doesn't have the silver matte kidney grille...

opasha · 02-05-2015, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by retx

Am I confused again? I thought M pkg doesn't have the silver matte kidney grille...

Every 50i does - he has a 50i

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retx · 02-06-2015, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by opasha

Every 50i does - he has a 50i

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Thanks.

I was thinking of the regional thing again...

chrisny · 02-06-2015, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonRocket

Finally arrived. 20" Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow tires (275/40-18 all around, mounted on 20x9.5 Avarus AV10 wheels ($189 per!).

So far so good and handles the frozen stuff as good as the Cayenne S I had with the same tires.

I actually like those wheels a lot, even without any "for a winter set" qualifier. Simple design but looks great on the F15.

BostonRocket · 02-06-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisny

I actually like those wheels a lot, even without any "for a winter set" qualifier. Simple design but looks great on the F15.

Typo for me. They are 20" tires. So far they are gripping well. Three more storms this and next week. Sheesh.

wjbender · 02-07-2015, 06:31 AM

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SUV55 · 02-08-2015, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by midlifecrisis

Drove the X5 with the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Seasons again today and they reinforced my positive opinion. In snow and slush this morning and frozen surfaces with snow and ice this afternoon, these tires are way better than the Eagle LS that I had on my F25 X3. Blizzak LM series are better, but the Pirelli all seasons are acceptable. They're not much different than the Blizzak LM performance winter tires I have on my E46.

I drove the LM in some major snow storms. I tries to get stuck in my neighborhood by coming to a stop in very deep snow. Not even close. I wonder how much better going down 2 or 3 speed ratings would be as softer rubber = more grip. Softer rubber on such a heavy performance SAV made me a bit concerned that the squirly sidewall feeling would irritate me on the dry.

The LM treads are somewhat squishy to the touch while the sidewalls are fairly firm. Interesting tire as it tries to do it all.

Ray knight · 02-08-2015, 11:15 AM

Mine is a beast in the snow!!! Stock 19" M sport wheels with all seasons. Goes as well as my Raptor.

TomTarzian · 02-08-2015, 08:29 PM

Got four of the 469M front wheels (I think they're one of the most beautiful wheels ever) and mounted them with 275/40-20 Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow tires, with 15mm spacers on the rear. Looks fabulous...but not much snow yet in Indiana.

God bless,
Tom

retx · 02-17-2015, 09:42 AM

Got 2-4 fresh snow this morning. My F15 is doing ok with the original 19' Goodyear tires, but I do hope the tires can do better. I guess BMW will never be able to find the tires which can satisfy majority of us, IMO.

wjbender · 02-17-2015, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by retx

Got 2-4 fresh snow this morning. My F15 is doing ok with the original 19' Goodyear tires, but I do hope the tires can do better. I guess BMW will never be able to find the tires which can satisfy majority of us, IMO.

We also had about 5" fresh snow this morning and I had no problems with the OEM 19" all season Pirellis

nyalpine90 · 02-17-2015, 10:43 AM

some all season tires have better traction in any weather including snow..for example Cint P7 have good ratings. Unlike the eagle LS2, that came in my '15 x3 msport. My rear was sliding this morning. smh

retx · 02-17-2015, 03:04 PM

We don't have much snow like areas in NE or Canada. I hope my F15 can come with something better since we all know the wide tires do worse in snow than tall and narrow tires. Sometimes I just feel this Eagle LS2 doesn't fit well with F15 in the slushy and muggy roads.

I'm just lazy to put on the winter tires annually.

///Armin · 02-19-2015, 09:35 PM

Pirelli Scorpions on stock 20s, I highly recommend this setup!

I was going to get all weather tires but since I was going to go through the trouble of changing tires every winter, I would rather buy something that is meant for winter. Really like the fact that they fit stock M wheels, the car still looks good and I saved on buying new wheels. To be honest, they are also pretty good in dry conditions, I haven't noticed a significant drop in performance.

hanman · 02-20-2015, 01:01 AM

Mine is working great so far. Kept the 20's with the staggered set up on Pirelli Scorpions and surprisingly only positive feedback so far.

retx · 02-21-2015, 06:39 PM

During the new snow today, about 2", the rear wheels kind of lost traction and slid when I made the slow left turn at approximately 15 MPH. I guess this most likely was caused by low friction surfaces over snow. No big deal.

With the 19" OEM tires, I found this car can maneuver into any directions effortlessly so far, and the car actually handles pretty well in most of road conditions.

Once getting familiar with this car, I'm getting more and more confidence on this car... this is good.

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iamthestig Private 25 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eugene, OR iTrader: (0)	That's been my experience with 20" DWSs as well. Incredible in the snow.
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retx First Lieutenant 117 Rep 324 Posts Drives: '18 F15 40e Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	DWS looks decent but it doesn't fit my 19"... Sad.
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BostonRocket Private First Class 21 Rep 118 Posts Drives: ‘20 Mini Clubman JCW Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Finally arrived. 20" Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow tires (275/40-18 all around, mounted on 20x9.5 Avarus AV10 wheels ($189 per!). So far so good and handles the frozen stuff as good as the Cayenne S I had with the same tires. Attached Images
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Ray knight Lieutenant 234 Rep 512 Posts Drives: LBB F85 X5M Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NE Ohio iTrader: (1)	Mine is a beast in the snow!!! Stock 19" M sport wheels with all seasons. Goes as well as my Raptor.
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TomTarzian Private First Class 26 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2021 Porsche Macan Turbo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In Mass iTrader: (0)	Got four of the 469M front wheels (I think they're one of the most beautiful wheels ever) and mounted them with 275/40-20 Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow tires, with 15mm spacers on the rear. Looks fabulous...but not much snow yet in Indiana. God bless, Tom
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retx First Lieutenant 117 Rep 324 Posts Drives: '18 F15 40e Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Got 2-4 fresh snow this morning. My F15 is doing ok with the original 19' Goodyear tires, but I do hope the tires can do better. I guess BMW will never be able to find the tires which can satisfy majority of us, IMO.
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02-17-2015, 10:43 AM	#84
nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7435 Rep 11,846 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	some all season tires have better traction in any weather including snow..for example Cint P7 have good ratings. Unlike the eagle LS2, that came in my '15 x3 msport. My rear was sliding this morning. smh
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retx First Lieutenant 117 Rep 324 Posts Drives: '18 F15 40e Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	We don't have much snow like areas in NE or Canada. I hope my F15 can come with something better since we all know the wide tires do worse in snow than tall and narrow tires. Sometimes I just feel this Eagle LS2 doesn't fit well with F15 in the slushy and muggy roads. I'm just lazy to put on the winter tires annually.
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02-19-2015, 09:35 PM	#86
///Armin First Lieutenant 91 Rep 355 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Pirelli Scorpions on stock 20s, I highly recommend this setup! I was going to get all weather tires but since I was going to go through the trouble of changing tires every winter, I would rather buy something that is meant for winter. Really like the fact that they fit stock M wheels, the car still looks good and I saved on buying new wheels. To be honest, they are also pretty good in dry conditions, I haven't noticed a significant drop in performance.
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hanman BMW ENTHUSIAST 195 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 COMPETITION Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ottawa, ontario canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335I SPORT ... [0.00]	Mine is working great so far. Kept the 20's with the staggered set up on Pirelli Scorpions and surprisingly only positive feedback so far. __________________ 2012 335i M-Sport Black Saphire 2014 X5 35i M-Sport Alpine White 2017 M3 Competition Mineral White
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02-21-2015, 06:39 PM	#88
retx First Lieutenant 117 Rep 324 Posts Drives: '18 F15 40e Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	During the new snow today, about 2", the rear wheels kind of lost traction and slid when I made the slow left turn at approximately 15 MPH. I guess this most likely was caused by low friction surfaces over snow. No big deal. With the 19" OEM tires, I found this car can maneuver into any directions effortlessly so far, and the car actually handles pretty well in most of road conditions. Once getting familiar with this car, I'm getting more and more confidence on this car... this is good.
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