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Schom · 10-17-2012, 08:40 PM

Have 20" on mine. seem decent. Truck had tem when I got it. Thinking of going with the Dunlop to try something else for no other reason than to try something else.

Do the dunlops have more of a lip on them?

1MOREMOD · 10-17-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Schom

Have 20" on mine. seem decent. Truck had tem when I got it. Thinking of going with the Dunlop to try something else for no other reason than to try something else.

Do the dunlops have more of a lip on them?

what do you mean more of a lip? i have the 20 also. liked the dunlops you wont be disappointed but not for snow really.

Kief · 10-18-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

finally sourced a set of rear contis to match the fronts and had them installed today. havent driven much so cant comment on that but does give the vehicle a less aggressive look due to the snow tire look instead of the more sport oriented dunlops. hopefully i get used to it.

Yeah, I know what you mean about the tread design, but how do the rears look compared to the Dunlops? Are they noticeably skinner? I'm getting the Contis installed in a few weeks and concerned about the rear not looking as good without the Duns

1MOREMOD · 10-18-2012, 04:19 PM

Not noticably skinnier. Went with same size 315-35. Will have to take a look at the rear again. Just not as agressive looking.

ndabunka · 10-18-2012, 05:04 PM

What size continental DWS's are you guys getting put on your 20-inch rimmed X5s? Coming from the 7-series side of the house, I am already VERY familiar with the Conti DWSs and think that they would be PERFECT for my (planned) X5. I can also see the need for a bit more sidewall than come on the OEM summer Dunlops. Seems like there is plenty of wheel well space in there so I guess a number of differing sidewall height options would be possible, right?

Kief · 10-18-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ndabunka

What size continental DWS's are you guys getting put on your 20-inch rimmed X5s? Coming from the 7-series side of the house, I am already VERY familiar with the Conti DWSs and think that they would be PERFECT for my (planned) X5. I can also see the need for a bit more sidewall than come on the OEM summer Dunlops. Seems like there is plenty of wheel well space in there so I guess a number of differing sidewall height options would be possible, right?

Same size as the Dunlops 275/40/20; 315/35/20

1MOREMOD · 10-18-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

Same size as the Dunlops 275/40/20; 315/35/20

this i wouldnt want any more sidewall if that is what you are indeed suggesting. already makes it look like more of a truck than i like.

2005x · 10-19-2012, 01:19 PM

I have a set of 4 like new Dunlop SP Sport Maxx DSST RunOnFlats in staggered sizes from my 2008 Sport 4.8 for allot less that the price of new if interested.

Jim
Jaugerinos@gmail.com
571-216-4556

1MOREMOD · 10-19-2012, 03:27 PM

too late for me. i have the contis on and just got an alignment to make them wear better than the other set. rear camber was over negative 2 which accounted for me cording the inner edge. the front toe was also off almost 2.5 in scrubbing my outer edges off as well.

two-five boy · 10-23-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Doubletree1304

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

I have a 2007 X5 with the optional 20s. The tires are dunlop sportmaxx runflats. I really like the tire and seem to perform pretty well on such aheavy vehicle. Problem is they are 500 a piece. What other options have people tried with success on their X5 or X6? I would prefer a performance summer tire like this but am not really wanting runflats again particularly. I do drive in the snow at times 120 mile round trip to work. Did this last year on the dunlops with not too much issue. Any suggestions would help. Did try and PM ben but doesn't take them.

how was it ?
I mean when you drive in the snow with dunlops 20s-
what do you think ? Is that OK to drive in the snow with dunlops 20s?

Don't do it! I got caught in that Halloween snow storm last yr as I didn't swap rims for the winter yet. I had a tough time changing lanes on highway, and was never happier to drive behind an 18-wheeler going below speed limit lol.

ndabunka · 10-23-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by two-five boy

Don't do it! I got caught in that Halloween snow storm last yr as I didn't swap rims for the winter yet. I had a tough time changing lanes on highway, and was never happier to drive behind an 18-wheeler going below speed limit lol.

Go to the 4 minute mark of this video if you want to see what the Dunlops perform like ..on grass... same as in snow @ 5 minute mark in

y.funyuns · 11-14-2012, 10:50 PM

I have toyo proxes st2's on my truck on a 20" wheel. Have no idea how good they would be in the snow though. (live in Houston)

supra_stan · 11-16-2012, 12:46 AM

So what is the verdict. Proxies or Conti DWS. I'm ready to swap out the Dunlops

1MOREMOD · 11-16-2012, 10:45 AM

I like the DWS but don't have any experience with the Toyos. They have been a little hard to find recently though.

10-17-2012, 08:40 PM	#23
Schom Private Drives: 2008 m3 e92 6mt Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Minnesooooota Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	Tires Have 20" on mine. seem decent. Truck had tem when I got it. Thinking of going with the Dunlop to try something else for no other reason than to try something else. Do the dunlops have more of a lip on them?

10-18-2012, 04:19 PM	#26
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,530 iTrader: (3)	Not noticably skinnier. Went with same size 315-35. Will have to take a look at the rear again. Just not as agressive looking. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

10-19-2012, 03:27 PM	#31
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,530 iTrader: (3)	too late for me. i have the contis on and just got an alignment to make them wear better than the other set. rear camber was over negative 2 which accounted for me cording the inner edge. the front toe was also off almost 2.5 in scrubbing my outer edges off as well. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

11-16-2012, 10:45 AM	#36
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,530 iTrader: (3)	I like the DWS but don't have any experience with the Toyos. They have been a little hard to find recently though. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

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10-18-2012, 05:04 PM	#27
ndabunka Private First Class Drives: 2012 X5 35d Sport Black/Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 117 iTrader: (0)	What size continental DWS's are you guys getting put on your 20-inch rimmed X5s? Coming from the 7-series side of the house, I am already VERY familiar with the Conti DWSs and think that they would be PERFECT for my (planned) X5. I can also see the need for a bit more sidewall than come on the OEM summer Dunlops. Seems like there is plenty of wheel well space in there so I guess a number of differing sidewall height options would be possible, right?

10-19-2012, 01:19 PM	#30
2005x Enlisted Member Drives: 2005 X5 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Arlington,Va Posts: 32 iTrader: (1)	I have a set of 4 like new Dunlop SP Sport Maxx DSST RunOnFlats in staggered sizes from my 2008 Sport 4.8 for allot less that the price of new if interested. Jim Jaugerinos@gmail.com 571-216-4556

11-14-2012, 10:50 PM	#34
y.funyuns y.funyuns Drives: 2007 x5 4.8i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	I have toyo proxes st2's on my truck on a 20" wheel. Have no idea how good they would be in the snow though. (live in Houston)

11-16-2012, 12:46 AM	#35
supra_stan Registered Drives: 2009 X5 4.8 w/sport pack Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston TX Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	So what is the verdict. Proxies or Conti DWS. I'm ready to swap out the Dunlops