11-10-2014, 10:12 PM | #1 |
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What size do you use for Winter Tires?
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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!
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11-11-2014, 06:09 PM | #2 |
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somebody else? :O
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11-11-2014, 06:19 PM | #3 |
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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.
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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).
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255 50 19- 298M all four corners with Hakka R2 SUV.
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11-11-2014, 08:16 PM | #6 |
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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
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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.
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11-11-2014, 08:48 PM | #8 |
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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.
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11-12-2014, 01:06 AM | #9 |
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same wheels, same tires for winter
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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. |
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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.
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11-15-2014, 10:49 PM | #12 |
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I have 275/40/20 and 315/35/20 and the car works perfect in the snow.
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=950209 |
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