Snow Tires on 20" Wheels

akraptor · 12-10-2008, 06:37 PM

Damn, the 295/40 R20 110V XL RB Pirelli Snow & Ice are 550$/piece here in Romania!!

Deda · 12-11-2008, 04:10 PM

Akraptor and all you guys that search for winter set ,i strongly recomend bmw style 232 and good year ultra grip rft..i was affraid that alloys will look small,but its just great!

I am really happy with my winter set!

DMCab · 12-24-2008, 03:31 PM

Anyone know where to get BMW Center Caps? I picked-up 19" winter tires and in need of 75MM BMW center caps...

vrungel · 01-07-2009, 09:18 PM

Anyone considered all-season tires for 20" wheels? I'm considering Michelin Latitudes for an occasional ski trip, rainy winters and hot summers. I was actually considering getting another set of wheels just for the summer and put the Latitudes on my factory wheels. Thanks for your input.

Suzie's Dad · 01-08-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DMCab

Anyone know where to get BMW Center Caps? I picked-up 19" winter tires and in need of 75MM BMW center caps...

Bavarian Auto sells them.

http://www.bavauto.com

Best to call them. The website forces you to select a year and model; if you select X6 all you get is some valve caps. 800 535-2002.

yyzx6 · 01-08-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DMCab

Anyone know where to get BMW Center Caps? I picked-up 19" winter tires and in need of 75MM BMW center caps...

You can find them at your BMW dealer parts department for like $3 each. And best of all, no shipping and you get them right away.

raceman · 10-27-2010, 01:57 AM

Way to go in colder climates (Scandinavia, Russia etc.) for people that drive most in cities (so no too much snow or off-road driving):

9x19 rims
255/55-19 Nokian WR G2 SUV

It is bit higher tyre, but it doesn't increase overall diameter for more than 8 mm, what is totally acceptable or even preferrable in winter conditions (with usual 0,2-0,3 bar lower pressure in tyres than in summer).

This combo was my final choice over Pirelli, Bridgestone, Yokohama, Continental and Dunlop sets tried on various frined's cars.
Tyre is not extremal winter type, but in most cities it is not necessary to choose extremal tyres. On the other hand, it is very good on dry or wet roads, also when temperatures are higher (when winter tyres typically don't do great job).
Noise and ride comfort is among the best in class.
Warmly recommended (and price point is right).

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akraptor Lieutenant 45 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 35 D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	Damn, the 295/40 R20 110V XL RB Pirelli Snow & Ice are 550$/piece here in Romania!!
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Deda Major General 563 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Akraptor and all you guys that search for winter set ,i strongly recomend bmw style 232 and good year ultra grip rft..i was affraid that alloys will look small,but its just great! I am really happy with my winter set!
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12-24-2008, 03:31 PM	#25
DMCab New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 09 BMW X6 35i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Anyone know where to get BMW Center Caps? I picked-up 19" winter tires and in need of 75MM BMW center caps...
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vrungel Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 08 BMW X6 50i, Sapphire Black Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	Anyone considered all-season tires for 20" wheels? I'm considering Michelin Latitudes for an occasional ski trip, rainy winters and hot summers. I was actually considering getting another set of wheels just for the summer and put the Latitudes on my factory wheels. Thanks for your input.
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10-27-2010, 01:57 AM	#29
raceman Private First Class 2 Rep 108 Posts Drives: E82 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: East Europe iTrader: (0)	Way to go in colder climates (Scandinavia, Russia etc.) for people that drive most in cities (so no too much snow or off-road driving): 9x19 rims 255/55-19 Nokian WR G2 SUV It is bit higher tyre, but it doesn't increase overall diameter for more than 8 mm, what is totally acceptable or even preferrable in winter conditions (with usual 0,2-0,3 bar lower pressure in tyres than in summer). This combo was my final choice over Pirelli, Bridgestone, Yokohama, Continental and Dunlop sets tried on various frined's cars. Tyre is not extremal winter type, but in most cities it is not necessary to choose extremal tyres. On the other hand, it is very good on dry or wet roads, also when temperatures are higher (when winter tyres typically don't do great job). Noise and ride comfort is among the best in class. Warmly recommended (and price point is right).
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