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      11-12-2018, 10:01 AM   #1
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Winter Tire question

Ok if we remove all costs here, in your opinion is it better to get the 20" winter tire package or get winter tires for my 21" rims now.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

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I just went through this same struggle.
I ended up just getting the 21” winter tires, Yokohama BluEarth.

I love the look of the 21” wheels so that was the deciding factor. HAH.
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Ok if we remove all costs here, in your opinion is it better to get the 20" winter tire package or get winter tires for my 21" rims now.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

2016 X6M not daily driven.

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Ideally, for snow the 20" square set up is better. Those monster rears on the 21s are like sleds. I know lots of members do snow tires on those wheels, more for looks than anything else. Narrower is better.
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I have the 20" package and the only issue I have is tire availability for it with 285/40 R20. As far as I can tell the Pirelli Scorpions are the only thing available. Move to a 275/35 R20 and there are better choices like Hakkas.
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I have the 20" package and the only issue I have is tire availability for it with 285/40 R20. As far as I can tell the Pirelli Scorpions are the only thing available. Move to a 275/35 R20 and there are better choices like Hakkas.
Just bought the winter package.
Getting it installed tomorrow.

Decision final.
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Ok if we remove all costs here, in your opinion is it better to get the 20" winter tire package or get winter tires for my 21" rims now.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

2016 X6M not daily driven.

Thx
I have the same model as you, and i'm running the 20" with scorpion is an square set, I find it perfect, really smooth to drive!!
it is my daily driver that monster!!!
I just decided to keep the 21" for summer set up, just personal choice!
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Ok if we remove all costs here, in your opinion is it better to get the 20" winter tire package or get winter tires for my 21" rims now.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

2016 X6M not daily driven.

Thx
I have the same model as you, and i'm running the 20" with scorpion is an square set, I find it perfect, really smooth to drive!!
it is my daily driver that monster!!!
I just decided to keep the 21" for summer set up, just personal choice!
I'm also looking forward to the smooth ride...
The 21"s are very fun and look great but the conditions need to be right and they were on the rough side except when the road was perfect...which is ok...

For the cold and winter months I think I'm looking forward to the orbit grey 20"s.

Can you send a pic

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I'm also looking forward to the smooth ride...
The 21"s are very fun and look great but the conditions need to be right and they were on the rough side except when the road was perfect...which is ok...

For the cold and winter months I think I'm looking forward to the orbit grey 20"s.

Can you send a pic

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yeah I think you won't regret it, because of the road conditions, potholes, ice and all the adversities of the winter you know.

yes , absolutely tomorrow I send you some pics with the orbit grey 20" on.
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Good call, I’m sure you have much more snow and winter weather to deal with than some of us down south.
Did you get a good deal at least? I had my dealer willing to do $2,900 taxes, mounted, and out the door.
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Good call, I'm sure you have much more snow and winter weather to deal with than some of us down south.
Did you get a good deal at least? I had my dealer willing to do $2,900 taxes, mounted, and out the door.
$3700 out the door...
Holy moly, you got a steal... from the dealer..? Wow...
If so, boy I went wrong.
I thought $3700 was a good price...
O well.
I'm actually looking forward to a softer ride in the winter...we'll see!!
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Yeah, it is my local BMW dealer, I negotiated it down a little but he started at $3000.
The BluEarth tires are a lot softer of a ride, it’s a nice change.
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      11-12-2018, 10:33 PM   #12
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I have brand new 20 inch Oem winter set up never used. Not sure if I want to use them and may go with the 21 inch BluEarth. Less hassle

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Yeah, it is my local BMW dealer, I negotiated it down a little but he started at $3000.
The BluEarth tires are a lot softer of a ride, it’s a nice change.
Down south these aren't in high demand. My guess is they were looking to clear the inventory.
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Orbit grey winter wheels on '19 DG and also '16 BSM

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Down south these aren't in high demand. My guess is they were looking to clear the inventory.
I thought that too initially, but he told me it was two week wait due to ordering them from Deutschland.
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Orbit grey winter wheels on '19 DG and also '16 BSM

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Those look great, are they from the 3-way swap/deal?
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Those look great, are they from the 3-way swap/deal?
Thank you. No, the crazy swap deal was me selling the silver/machined 612s and buying the black 612s. Unfortunately, the weather started getting cold so I decided to just bite the bullet and put on the winter wheels (611s), instead of putting on the 612s and only having to change them out again in a few weeks.

I had this winter set up from my '16.
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Ok if we remove all costs here, in your opinion is it better to get the 20" winter tire package or get winter tires for my 21" rims now.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

2016 X6M not daily driven.

Thx
I have the same model as you, and i'm running the 20" with scorpion is an square set, I find it perfect, really smooth to drive!!
it is my daily driver that monster!!!
I just decided to keep the 21" for summer set up, just personal choice!
I'm also looking forward to the smooth ride...
The 21"s are very fun and look great but the conditions need to be right and they were on the rough side except when the road was perfect...which is ok...

For the cold and winter months I think I'm looking forward to the orbit grey 20"s.

Can you send a pic

Thx
Sorry for the delay i just finish work!! And got you some pics!!!
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Ok if we remove all costs here, in your opinion is it better to get the 20" winter tire package or get winter tires for my 21" rims now.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

2016 X6M not daily driven.

Thx
I have the same model as you, and i'm running the 20" with scorpion is an square set, I find it perfect, really smooth to drive!!
it is my daily driver that monster!!!
I just decided to keep the 21" for summer set up, just personal choice!
I'm also looking forward to the smooth ride...
The 21"s are very fun and look great but the conditions need to be right and they were on the rough side except when the road was perfect...which is ok...

For the cold and winter months I think I'm looking forward to the orbit grey 20"s.

Can you send a pic

Thx
Sorry for the delay i just finish work!! And got you some pics!!!
Awesome,

Just got them installed today.

All black looks sleek...
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Awesome,

Just got them installed today.

All black looks sleek...
looks pretty cool!! the contrast make the difference!

enjoy the ride!! good choice you did!!!
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Snow/ice forecasted for PA Thurs, and I'll be reluctantly switching out myself tomorrow afternoon
Going to miss my meaty 325 rears...maybe I should have kept my extra black 612M with Yokos. It's all your fault cmyx6go
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I just had the Yokohama BluEarth 21" Snows put on my OEM rims today. I considered a full set of 21" tires and rims as well as a full set of 20" tires and rims but in the end just decided to put 21" snow tires on the OEM rims
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