What size do you use for Winter Tires?

[LastLong]

Hi everyone,

I have to put Winter Tires on my X5, but the original size for the 20" rims are:

Front 275/40/R20
Rear 315/35/R20

But a lot of people put 275/40/R20 all around.

Is it okay to put the same all around for Winter?

What size do you put for Winter Setup?

Thanks a lot!

[LastLong]

somebody else? :O

[X5MFan]

I have 255 50 19 on all four on my 2012 X5M. I believe a narrow tire such as the 255 perform better in the snow. However, there are many here that have had good experience with wider winter tires. You will find a lot of information in many older threads in this forum and other X5 for mums such as Xoutpost and Bimmerfest. Searh winter tires, winter setup etc. Good luck.

[Poppyboy]

Yes! I have 275 Pirelli Scorpions all around on my 20" rims (214s). The tires look a little stretched on the staggered rears, but that's how I bought them (slightly used). I haven't put them on my car yet (still holding out despite the inclement weather approaching).

[denaliman]

255 50 19- 298M all four corners with Hakka R2 SUV.

[LastLong]

Thank you all!

You don't have any problem to put the same size all around?

Because OEM 19" size are:
-255/50/19 front
-285/45/19 rear

and OEM 20" size are:
-275/40/20 front
-315/35/20 rear

[Poppyboy]

Correct...Thus, my comment about using 275s all around for OEM 20" wheels. The rears are a bit stretched on the staggered. I haven't put them on yet, but don't expect to have a problem with them.

[X5MFan]

I believe the requirement is to have the front and rear circumference about the same. 275's = 90.0, 315's = 90.1. So no issues, with same tire if it fits otherwise. I have the identical setup as Denaliman. Really like the Nokian R2.

[dkreidel]

Originally Posted by denaliman

255 50 19- 298M all four corners with Hakka R2 SUV.

same wheels, same tires for winter

[speedwaywhite]

Re-Re-Repost from last winter:

Re-post from last winter...

Having moved from FL to Kansas City at the start of winter, I learned very quickly the limitations of the stock RFTs in really cold and then snow. I had the following mounted on my OEM style 300 wheels:

2 275/40R-20 Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow Run Flat Run Flat XL $346.00 each
2 315/35R-20 Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow Run Flat Run Flat XL $412.00 each

Wow - as much fun as the X5M is dry, having the power, AWD and true snow tires make it a true BLAST to drive in the cold and snow! I still wanted RFTs so I didn't have to worry about the no-spare-tire. Yes; expensive. Yes; worth every penny for safety, security and fun.

I know not everyone is thrilled with RFTs nor the Pirelli's, but I'm thrilled with my set-up.

[CrazyRC]

I'm selling the 275 315 Pirellis Ice and snows that came with the vehicle and switching to the new studded Nokians SUV8 in 275 40 all around. As a couple of have mentioned, the rears will look a bit stretched, but it shouldn't be terrible.

[BTT 335i]

I have 275/40/20 and 315/35/20 and the car works perfect in the snow.
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