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      10-16-2012, 06:20 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by enjoi888 View Post
Pirelli makes a 20" snow tire that will work on the X6. It's a Pirelli Winter Carving Edge, we have them in stock for $1720 including tax, and an extra $140 for mounting and balancing.

The other option is getting a wheel and tire package. It will be an 18" wheel with Dunlop GT Winter tires. The whole set comes mounted and balanced, with tire pressure sensors, the price is $2418 with tax.
The narrower the tire the better. The 20s are going to be wider (if you are putting on stock rims) and thus handle like crap compared with the 18s. The $140 for mounting and balancing will be twice a year as you mount/unmount and let's hope they don't damage your rims.

The problem with your 18" package is they are not going to be BMW wheels and they will scream "Look at my Tirerack purchase! I've got them for 6 months out of the year, don't you love them?" and every time you look at your lovely vehicle you will think "when can I get those off".

I do think a better choice is used OEM wheels and your choice of snow tires (check out the tirerack ratings). If you like Rac10000's then go with them, just remember you need new sensors.
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