NYC long island 20\" 214 all seasons or snow

DOMEPEACE · 12-26-2010, 02:10 PM

I've been reading the forum regarding just this issue but still don't have an answer. I would like to keep the same wheels on for several reasons storage looks, and if you swap 19 x 9 you have to deal with the whole wheel arch thing . Like I mentioned I live in queens and I think if I have too I will swap out for conti dws and keep the same wheels. I know that these are not runflats. I think that snow tire option for the metro area is a little overkill. Most of the posts I've read are from wheel further north and west. Would live any feedback from people in and around my area. Thanx

AnthonyL88 · 12-26-2010, 02:51 PM

I'm in the same situation, I would like to keep the 20" wheels on my 2011 X5 SAV. But I rather go with the all season than snow tires. I'm in the NYC area and my X5 is staying inside today since we got the blizzard coming today and I still got the performance tires on my car.

DOMEPEACE · 12-26-2010, 03:32 PM

Its funny because we got our cars from the same dealer, wondering who your ca was. Because I had it ordered with the sport 19, but instead got the 20's . I feel like 9 months out of the year they are a blessing but right now not so great. I love the looks so much better, but the whole reason I wanted the 19' s was just for this kinda of weather. I think all seasons are the way to go now just have to figure out which is best . Not sure between runflats or not.

Slalom · 12-26-2010, 03:50 PM

Good luck with the snow storm - I hear that you may get 12-18 inches of the white stuff. Snow tires or not, that is a good time to leave the car parked.

AnthonyL88 · 12-26-2010, 03:51 PM

In the beginning I couldn't decide on the 19" or 20" wheels, but after much debating I decided on the 19" wheels. But then I noticed my CA at Rallye made a mistake and ordered the 20" wheels. Yes, I know it looks a lot better, but with the weather we got today, I can't drive at all with my performance tires.

nyranger74 · 12-26-2010, 03:56 PM

I'm in the same boat. I have the 20"s Msport. I think I could do OK if I absolutely had to go somewhere, but I'd rather just not take the chance. I'm in LI too.

DOMEPEACE · 12-26-2010, 04:50 PM

I totally agree about leaving the car parked that's what I'm doing right now, but at the same time with the proper tires it wouldn't be an issue. Did you get the rim and tire protection. Still confused it's like I have a great suv but I can't or rather shouldn't drive in this kind of weather. Maybe an all season runflat would be ideal in the 20 size but I bet they are super expensive.

AnthonyL88 · 12-26-2010, 06:05 PM

Yes, I got the tires and wheels warranty, a must if you got 20" wheels. Get a flat and it will cost you $500.

DOMEPEACE · 12-26-2010, 07:09 PM

Yeah me too, I had it with my 335 xi and had 8 tires replaced in the course of 3 years. But if you get all seasons where does that leave you as far as the insurance. By the way just went out about an hour ago for a quick ride in the snow no problems but took it really easy. Thrilling and nerve wrecking at the same time. Back home and happy everything was ok the scariest part was backing into my sloped "tight" driveway. Maybe winter tires for three months isn't a bad idea.

AnthonyL88 · 12-26-2010, 08:34 PM

The insurance will cover your tires even if you changed to another brand you bought on your own. Wheels will still be covered.

DOMEPEACE · 12-26-2010, 08:44 PM

That's great news thanks. Now if I can only decide with which tires to go with, snows for three months and summer tires for the rest of the year, or all seasons year round confused. But after driving tonight snows don't seem like a bad idea then again it's supposed to be 50 degrees this weekend what the hell.

MoreCowbell · 12-27-2010, 10:11 PM

I have and X5d with snows currently mounted on th 18's. I'd be interested in buying somebody's 19's for the summer if anybody is selling.

Also...would I have to deal with the "Wheel Arch" thing?

RL67POLO · 12-27-2010, 11:11 PM

Wowww my msport 20s sucked in the snow today, dont get me
Wrong i held my own but was shitting getting on the highway ramp at 30 and just cruising.. Do they have any worthwhile snow tires in 315?? Definitely swapping these out ASAP

DOMEPEACE · 12-27-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreCowbell

I have and X5d with snows currently mounted on th 18's. I'd be interested in buying somebody's 19's for the summer if anybody is selling.

Also...would I have to deal with the "Wheel Arch" thing?

I believe that the extended wheel arches only come on cars equipped with 20" rims from the factory. The only time you would change them is if you choose to run 20" rims otherwise you should be ok.

DOMEPEACE · 12-27-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RL67POLO

Wowww my msport 20s sucked in the snow today, dont get me
Wrong i held my own but was shitting getting on the highway ramp at 30 and just cruising.. Do they have any worthwhile snow tires in 315?? Definitely swapping these out ASAP

Pirelli scorpion ice and snow as well as a couple others, with the pirelli's you have a choice of runflat or not. Visit tire rack website enter your tire size and a couple of options should pop up. Good luck I might have to do the same. The runflats are probably a better option but they are more expensive.

needspeed · 12-28-2010, 08:44 AM

I went square on the stock 20" wheels with 275/40R-20 Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 XL.

We have had 7" of snow this weekend and the truck ran great in snow and ice. You do not want wide tires, the narrower the better.

Dedicated snows are the best and no all season will match them for safety and peace of mind....Steve

RL67POLO · 12-28-2010, 11:27 AM

Was thinking of getting these to throw the pirell scorpions on

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-BM...mZ290494401276

you guys think these would look good with a 2011black sapphire msport? why cant it just be summer all year round here :\

AnthonyL88 · 12-28-2010, 12:58 PM

My friend just told me, he drove his new 2011 X5 M Sport in the massive blizzard in NYC area without any trouble. Yes, he got 20" wheels on his X5 with the performance tires.

MoreCowbell · 12-28-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyL88

My friend just told me, he drove his new 2011 X5 M Sport in the massive blizzard in NYC area without any trouble. Yes, he got 20" wheels on his X5 with the performance tires.

Your friend is a liar and/or has his head up his ass. Otherwise, im sure he's a great guy.

RL67POLO · 12-28-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreCowbell

Your friend is a liar and/or has his head up his ass. Otherwise, im sure he's a great guy.

+1 , I felt just a bit safer then my m6 with the 20" sport tires... definitely didnt drive far or past 5mph if he had no trouble

slalomfever · 01-01-2011, 07:32 PM

I was interested in getting either Continental DWS or Toyo Proxes STII. Toyo's arent run flats but I have a spare tire anyway. Conti's are SOLD OUT and are on National back order.
I live in LI, NY and dont really want to commit to a snow tire set up. I just want a tire that I can use when snow drops. Lets face it, if it snows a lot, I really wont be driving much.

slalomfever · 01-06-2011, 07:39 PM

just picked up a set of non-run flat Toyo Proxes STII. What a difference from the Dunlop tires that came with the car. The ride quality was a bit softer (in the cold weather) and there was little to no road noise.
We are suppose to get around 6 inches of snow tomorrow. I will keep you posted

12-26-2010, 02:10 PM	#1
DOMEPEACE Enlisted Member 1 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35 sport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	NYC long island 20\" 214 all seasons or snow I've been reading the forum regarding just this issue but still don't have an answer. I would like to keep the same wheels on for several reasons storage looks, and if you swap 19 x 9 you have to deal with the whole wheel arch thing . Like I mentioned I live in queens and I think if I have too I will swap out for conti dws and keep the same wheels. I know that these are not runflats. I think that snow tire option for the metro area is a little overkill. Most of the posts I've read are from wheel further north and west. Would live any feedback from people in and around my area. Thanx
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12-26-2010, 02:51 PM	#2
AnthonyL88 Private 0 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 35d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I'm in the same situation, I would like to keep the 20" wheels on my 2011 X5 SAV. But I rather go with the all season than snow tires. I'm in the NYC area and my X5 is staying inside today since we got the blizzard coming today and I still got the performance tires on my car.
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12-26-2010, 03:32 PM	#3
DOMEPEACE Enlisted Member 1 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35 sport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Its funny because we got our cars from the same dealer, wondering who your ca was. Because I had it ordered with the sport 19, but instead got the 20's . I feel like 9 months out of the year they are a blessing but right now not so great. I love the looks so much better, but the whole reason I wanted the 19' s was just for this kinda of weather. I think all seasons are the way to go now just have to figure out which is best . Not sure between runflats or not.
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12-26-2010, 03:50 PM	#4
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12-26-2010, 03:51 PM	#5
AnthonyL88 Private 0 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 35d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	In the beginning I couldn't decide on the 19" or 20" wheels, but after much debating I decided on the 19" wheels. But then I noticed my CA at Rallye made a mistake and ordered the 20" wheels. Yes, I know it looks a lot better, but with the weather we got today, I can't drive at all with my performance tires.
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12-26-2010, 03:56 PM	#6
nyranger74 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2016 750i Sapphire Black Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	I'm in the same boat. I have the 20"s Msport. I think I could do OK if I absolutely had to go somewhere, but I'd rather just not take the chance. I'm in LI too.
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12-26-2010, 04:50 PM	#7
DOMEPEACE Enlisted Member 1 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35 sport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I totally agree about leaving the car parked that's what I'm doing right now, but at the same time with the proper tires it wouldn't be an issue. Did you get the rim and tire protection. Still confused it's like I have a great suv but I can't or rather shouldn't drive in this kind of weather. Maybe an all season runflat would be ideal in the 20 size but I bet they are super expensive.
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12-26-2010, 06:05 PM	#8
AnthonyL88 Private 0 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 35d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Yes, I got the tires and wheels warranty, a must if you got 20" wheels. Get a flat and it will cost you $500.
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12-26-2010, 07:09 PM	#9
DOMEPEACE Enlisted Member 1 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35 sport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Yeah me too, I had it with my 335 xi and had 8 tires replaced in the course of 3 years. But if you get all seasons where does that leave you as far as the insurance. By the way just went out about an hour ago for a quick ride in the snow no problems but took it really easy. Thrilling and nerve wrecking at the same time. Back home and happy everything was ok the scariest part was backing into my sloped "tight" driveway. Maybe winter tires for three months isn't a bad idea.
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12-26-2010, 08:34 PM	#10
AnthonyL88 Private 0 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 35d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	The insurance will cover your tires even if you changed to another brand you bought on your own. Wheels will still be covered.
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12-26-2010, 08:44 PM	#11
DOMEPEACE Enlisted Member 1 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35 sport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	That's great news thanks. Now if I can only decide with which tires to go with, snows for three months and summer tires for the rest of the year, or all seasons year round confused. But after driving tonight snows don't seem like a bad idea then again it's supposed to be 50 degrees this weekend what the hell.
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12-27-2010, 10:11 PM	#12
MoreCowbell Lieutenant Colonel 490 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 24 i5M60 23 X740 23 Vette Z06 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	I have and X5d with snows currently mounted on th 18's. I'd be interested in buying somebody's 19's for the summer if anybody is selling. Also...would I have to deal with the "Wheel Arch" thing?
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RL67POLO Private 5 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BLACK SAPHIRE X5 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X5 [0.00]	Wowww my msport 20s sucked in the snow today, dont get me Wrong i held my own but was shitting getting on the highway ramp at 30 and just cruising.. Do they have any worthwhile snow tires in 315?? Definitely swapping these out ASAP __________________ "Many people talk about success, but only a few really live it"
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12-28-2010, 08:44 AM	#16
needspeed First Lieutenant 10 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 10 X5 M/05 F430/12 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle of nowhere IOWA iTrader: (0)	I went square on the stock 20" wheels with 275/40R-20 Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 XL. We have had 7" of snow this weekend and the truck ran great in snow and ice. You do not want wide tires, the narrower the better. Dedicated snows are the best and no all season will match them for safety and peace of mind....Steve __________________ 10 BMW X5 M Silverstone w/Black on Black interior - Loaded 12 CTS-V Coupe Thunder Gray - Loaded 13 Ford GT500 (650HP Priceless!!!!) as soon as can be delivered 05 F430 F1 - Giallo 08 BMW M3 Interlagos Blue Metallic - DCT (Traded) Last edited by needspeed; 12-28-2010 at 12:16 PM..
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RL67POLO Private 5 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BLACK SAPHIRE X5 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X5 [0.00]	Was thinking of getting these to throw the pirell scorpions on http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/20-BM...mZ290494401276 you guys think these would look good with a 2011black sapphire msport? why cant it just be summer all year round here :\ __________________ "Many people talk about success, but only a few really live it"
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AnthonyL88 Private 0 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 35d M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	My friend just told me, he drove his new 2011 X5 M Sport in the massive blizzard in NYC area without any trouble. Yes, he got 20" wheels on his X5 with the performance tires.
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slalomfever 1095 Rep 2,151 Posts Drives: Nardo Grey F80 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (5)	I was interested in getting either Continental DWS or Toyo Proxes STII. Toyo's arent run flats but I have a spare tire anyway. Conti's are SOLD OUT and are on National back order. I live in LI, NY and dont really want to commit to a snow tire set up. I just want a tire that I can use when snow drops. Lets face it, if it snows a lot, I really wont be driving much. Last edited by slalomfever; 01-05-2011 at 02:43 PM..
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01-06-2011, 07:39 PM	#22
slalomfever 1095 Rep 2,151 Posts Drives: Nardo Grey F80 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (5)	just picked up a set of non-run flat Toyo Proxes STII. What a difference from the Dunlop tires that came with the car. The ride quality was a bit softer (in the cold weather) and there was little to no road noise. We are suppose to get around 6 inches of snow tomorrow. I will keep you posted
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