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davegill · 11-02-2018, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Russmov

Had to get my winters put on. 19's are just sooo small. Winter hasn't officially started but I am already counting down the days until spring.

Are those 8.5" wide wheels? I think I'm gonna go with a 19" winter setup as well but I'm wondering if I should go with a bit of a wider wheel, maybe 9.5", to fill the gap a bit.

Russmov · 11-02-2018, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by davegill

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Originally Posted by Russmov

Had to get my winters put on. 19's are just sooo small. Winter hasn't officially started but I am already counting down the days until spring.

Are those 8.5" wide wheels? I think I'm gonna go with a 19" winter setup as well but I'm wondering if I should go with a bit of a wider wheel, maybe 9.5", to fill the gap a bit.

I'll have to ask my buddy who installed them. I honestly can't remember which width I got.

A-4WD · 11-03-2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by davegill

Are those 8.5" wide wheels? I think I'm gonna go with a 19" winter setup as well but I'm wondering if I should go with a bit of a wider wheel, maybe 9.5", to fill the gap a bit.

From what I understand, I believe narrower is better for cutting through snow. You can get a 275/285 on a 9.5" wheel but that seems too wide for snow imo.

alphaod · 11-03-2018, 02:04 PM

Haven't posted my own car in a while. I haven't been on any road trips recently either

Decided to give the ol' battery a top up... I do this about once every two weeks give or take when the weather is good if I haven't done any long distance driving. It does charge in the rain, but I don't want to break the charger...

alphaod · 11-03-2018, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by A-4WD

From what I understand, I believe narrower is better for cutting through snow. You can get a 275/285 on a 9.5" wheel but that seems too wide for snow imo.

There was an article I just read within the last two weeks, that tested three widths of the same tire, apparently narrower isn't better or worse. In fact there was barely any difference. If anything wider meant more traction for braking.

mindcontrollerone · 11-04-2018, 04:16 PM

Had to take a few snaps after a wash.
Beautiful Southern California day 😎

1norseman · 11-04-2018, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by alphaod

There was an article I just read within the last two weeks, that tested three widths of the same tire, apparently narrower isn't better or worse. In fact there was barely any difference. If anything wider meant more traction for braking.

The old "narrow tire is better" is based on people not having dedicated snow/winter tires.

For a non snow tire, narrower is definitely better in snow from my experience. Dedicated summer tires, gets stiff when cold, and will have really crappy grip, regardless of width. All-round tires will be better, but should still not be wide for winter use.

However, with a snow tire that stays softer and grippier in colder temps, wider can actually help with the grip as alphaod mentioned.

c-bolt · 11-04-2018, 05:17 PM

New to us 2016 with 3600 miles on it. Feels good to be back. We took a hiatus after our 12 x5d was totaled. Since we live in AK, I opted to go a square setup for the winter. The narrower tire cuts through the snow a bit better, and these tires will probably be on about 6 months at a time.

Out with the summer 469 20's and put on some 19x9" Rial x10x from TireRack.

I need a spacer to fill the rear a bit, but I'm not too worried about it.

nomoracin · 11-04-2018, 05:30 PM

New to the X5 family!

yewlock · 11-04-2018, 06:20 PM

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New to the X5 family!

Congrats, welcome

nomoracin · 11-05-2018, 03:32 AM

Noobie question...Is the x5 good in the snow with its stock tire setup? I see a lot of winter sets for sale in the classified, so it's making me worried.

GiofromNJ · 11-05-2018, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nomoracin

Noobie question...Is the x5 good in the snow with its stock tire setup? I see a lot of winter sets for sale in the classified, so it's making me worried.

if you have the high performance summer tires -- no.

Kzang · 11-05-2018, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mindcontrollerone

Had to take a few snaps after a wash.
Beautiful Southern California day 😎

That black is hot.. and love the exhaust tips.. Do you have a sound clip? Is the muffler custom?

mindcontrollerone · 11-05-2018, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

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Originally Posted by mindcontrollerone

Had to take a few snaps after a wash.
Beautiful Southern California day 😎

That black is hot.. and love the exhaust tips.. Do you have a sound clip? Is the muffler custom?

Thanks bro! I do but haven't uploaded to YouTube or a platform that would allow me to share on here. I will try to get one uploaded tonight. It's comparable to the MPE.

Julyzon · 11-05-2018, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by c-bolt

New to us 2016 with 3600 miles on it. Feels good to be back. We took a hiatus after our 12 x5d was totaled. Since we live in AK, I opted to go a square setup for the winter. The narrower tire cuts through the snow a bit better, and these tires will probably be on about 6 months at a time.

Out with the summer 469 20's and put on some 19x9" Rial x10x from TireRack.

I need a spacer to fill the rear a bit, but I'm not too worried about it.

Nice to see someone else on here from Anchorage.

TMR · 11-05-2018, 11:02 PM

Loving the X5

r33_RGSport · 11-06-2018, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TMR

Loving the X5

When are you going to swing by to pickup the spacers?

c-bolt · 11-06-2018, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Julyzon

Nice to see someone else on here from Anchorage.

Actually we live in Wasilla, but close enough!

duercos · 11-06-2018, 01:12 PM

More off-roading)

boneca · 11-06-2018, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TMR

Loving the X5

love the color

Brake_Late · 11-06-2018, 04:32 PM

Always ready to romp

Wavy · 11-06-2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brake_Late

Always ready to romp

Love that color

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11-04-2018, 05:17 PM	#8038
c-bolt New Member 17 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 16 X5 35i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska iTrader: (0)	New to us 2016 with 3600 miles on it. Feels good to be back. We took a hiatus after our 12 x5d was totaled. Since we live in AK, I opted to go a square setup for the winter. The narrower tire cuts through the snow a bit better, and these tires will probably be on about 6 months at a time. Out with the summer 469 20's and put on some 19x9" Rial x10x from TireRack. I need a spacer to fill the rear a bit, but I'm not too worried about it. Last edited by c-bolt; 11-04-2018 at 05:24 PM..
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11-05-2018, 11:02 PM	#8046
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