Another winter setup question

12cmim3 · 12-16-2011, 04:32 PM

Hey guys,
I ordered an X5 35i sport activity a couple weeks ago. I've been told it's in Status: 152 - Entry Paint Shop
so I'm expecting the car soon.
I wanted to get a winter setup and was looking towards 19". I've read some people using 20" with winter tires on the boards. My question was, how much of a difference is there between 19" with winter tires and 20" with winter tires? If I can get into 20" wheels, that'll open up some wheel options for me. But if the difference is significant, I would prefer to go with 19".
Any input would be appreciated!

263464757 · 12-17-2011, 09:42 AM

IMO...(a life time Michigan/Minnesota boy, now living in KY), Northern VA doesn't get that much snow, and probably when ya do it's most often a few inches...Sooooo, 20's don't make a difference. HOWEVER...winter tire selection is MUCH greater in the 19's. I have a second set of 20's for the winter and I only have 1 tire option...Pirelli Scor. It's a good one but it's the only one in a 315mm rear!

Just something to consider.

12cmim3 · 12-21-2011, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 263464757

IMO...(a life time Michigan/Minnesota boy, now living in KY), Northern VA doesn't get that much snow, and probably when ya do it's most often a few inches...Sooooo, 20's don't make a difference. HOWEVER...winter tire selection is MUCH greater in the 19's. I have a second set of 20's for the winter and I only have 1 tire option...Pirelli Scor. It's a good one but it's the only one in a 315mm rear!

Just something to consider.

Thanks!
Do you have your winter setup on staggered wheels?

263464757 · 12-22-2011, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12cmim3

Thanks!
Do you have your winter setup on staggered wheels?

Yes, but I only put the rears on if we're gonna get 8+ inches, otherwise I just run the Conti DWS on the rear with snows on the front. Last year I never put the rears on.

The problem is not acceleration...it's braking. The truck accelerates like crazy even with summer tires, it just wont stop! Everyone says I will loose the rear end in a turn with a missed-matched set...and I say...Bla, Bla, Bla! I got more time backin up in the snow than most have going forward!

To help with the braking...use manual tranny!

Good luck!

12-16-2011, 04:32 PM	#1
12cmim3 New Member 1 Rep 23 Posts Drives: '03 M3, '12 X5 35i M sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	Another winter setup question Hey guys, I ordered an X5 35i sport activity a couple weeks ago. I've been told it's in Status: 152 - Entry Paint Shop so I'm expecting the car soon. I wanted to get a winter setup and was looking towards 19". I've read some people using 20" with winter tires on the boards. My question was, how much of a difference is there between 19" with winter tires and 20" with winter tires? If I can get into 20" wheels, that'll open up some wheel options for me. But if the difference is significant, I would prefer to go with 19". Any input would be appreciated!
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

12-17-2011, 09:42 AM	#2
263464757 Lt. General 7 Rep 143 Posts Drives: X5 5.0, 540i, 1965 C2 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Louisville iTrader: (0)	IMO...(a life time Michigan/Minnesota boy, now living in KY), Northern VA doesn't get that much snow, and probably when ya do it's most often a few inches...Sooooo, 20's don't make a difference. HOWEVER...winter tire selection is MUCH greater in the 19's. I have a second set of 20's for the winter and I only have 1 tire option...Pirelli Scor. It's a good one but it's the only one in a 315mm rear! Just something to consider.
	Appreciate 0 Quote