2015 X5 xdrive35i Msport winter tire question safe to use 265/50R19?

[335icandy]

2015 X5 xdrive35i Msport came with some ugly OEM 19 staggered winter wheels and worn Pirelli RFT Scorpion winter tires that I have to replace...

Stock size - staggered
Front wheels- 255/50R19 (Rim size I think is 9x19 offset 48)
Rear wheels - 285/45R19 (Rim size I think is 10x19 offset 53)

***New square setup - 265/50R19 on all four rims.

Found some nice new Michelin X-ice SNOW SUV tires in the following square size and wondering if I'm safe to use these? Will they affect, rub, or damage anything on the vehicle, since it's a staggered rim size but mounting square alternative size tires?

Will it work, and not damage the xdrive, transfer case, transmission, or driveshaft?

I'm okay with the speedometer being slightly off.

P.S. Are these OEM rims? Which BMW rim style is it?

Thanks in advance.

[RED_Y_]

OEM size is 255/50-19 all around for 19" rims. This particular rims are from E70 X5, style 223.

[335icandy]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

OEM size is 255/50-19 all around for 19" rims. This particular rims are from E70 X5, style 223.

That's great to know, thank you. Do you think I can run 265/50R19 successfully on these rims and an F15 2015 BMW X5 Xdrive35i M-sport?

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by 335icandy

That's great to know, thank you. Do you think I can run 265/50R19 successfully on these rims and an F15 2015 BMW X5 Xdrive35i M-sport?

Take the info given about the e70 wheels and look up their specs (offset and widths) and compare the old front axle wheels/tires to the new front axle, wheels & tires… then do the same for the rear at this site: www.willtheyfit.com

[335icandy]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Take the info given about the e70 wheels and look up their specs (offset and widths) and compare the old front axle wheels/tires to the new front axle, wheels & tires… then do the same for the rear at this site: www.willtheyfit.com

Thank you. It appears they work and are only marginally off. Just wondering if anyone in the forum has real world experience running a square 265/50R19 setup on 19" BMW rims... and if any issues occurred later on in the future with this tire size?

[tlow98]

An inch different wheel width will affect the overall diameter, but by how much I’m not sure. The transfer case will be the first to go if the size differential is too great.

Since you don’t like the wheels, just sell them a pick up a used pair for basically the same money.

Make sure they’re square and you’re good to go.

[335icandy]

Originally Posted by tlow98

An inch different wheel width will affect the overall diameter, but by how much I’m not sure. The transfer case will be the first to go if the size differential is too great.

Since you don’t like the wheels, just sell them a pick up a used pair for basically the same money.

Make sure they’re square and you’re good to go.

Yes that sounds like a good plan. Worried about the 265/50R19 size on the F15 X5...

Correct size is 255/50R19 all around, square setup, as mentioned above. Do you guys know the factory wheel specs for this size? Like rim width and OEM offset?

Any nice F15 BMW OEM styles I should shop for?

[RED_Y_]

Width and offset will not affect anything related to transfer case, transmission or driveshaft (really good thread here explaining what you need to look for https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1210115) . You can run square set up on these rims with 265/50R19, no problem (see this thread here https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1295837)

[335icandy]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Width and offset will not affect anything related to transfer case, transmission or driveshaft (really good thread here explaining what you need to look for https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1210115) . You can run square set up on these rims with 265/50R19, no problem (see this thread here https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1295837)

Thank you! I saw that thread. No long term testing mentioned if any transfer case issues running 265/50R19 square setup.... I may end up just sourcing some new 19" square replica rims for this winter setup...

[Vivek.]

Originally Posted by 335icandy

That's great to know, thank you. Do you think I can run 265/50R19 successfully on these rims and an F15 2015 BMW X5 Xdrive35i M-sport?

Yes. I run this size on my F15 X5 with 0 issues. However, square tires may look odd on your staggered wheels.

Originally Posted by 335icandy

Yes that sounds like a good plan. Worried about the 265/50R19 size on the F15 X5...

Correct size is 255/50R19 all around, square setup, as mentioned above. Do you guys know the factory wheel specs for this size? Like rim width and OEM offset?

Any nice F15 BMW OEM styles I should shop for?

Factory wheel for this tire size is BMW 467M 19x9J ET37

I actually am considering selling my set but they have brand new summer tires

[PGH_X5]

With x drive or any awd you're worried about too much delta in overall wheel diameter front to rear. In your case there is zero delta if the tread is equal. Most awd systems will tolerate 1% or so.

[335icandy]

Thanks everyone! Great advice. I ended up buying the correct size, 255/50R19 Michelin X-ICE Snow SUV tires.

Now on the hunt for the correct 19x9 37ET square setup rims.

[RED_Y_]

You can use these rims, it just the look.

[335icandy]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

You can use these rims, it just the look.

Yes I totally understand. Not fond of the look either... Offsets are different as well as rim width. Rather use a square setup so it simplifies everything and I can rotate the wheels every year.

[RED_Y_]

Your money, your call, I personally would not care this much about winter set.