Just Installed BMW Winter Wheels Package

Dunzzy · 01-07-2011, 04:04 AM

I have just installed the winter wheels package on my X6:

Installed 19" Style 232 Start Spoke Alloys
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 255/50/R19

My 20" Tyres are now being stored in my Garage.

The winter tyres are 255/50 R19

My previous set up was

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

I have only had the tyres on for just over a day and Wow what a differance in the ride. Far smoother (less bumpy) that the 20s.
Think I prefer the winter tyre ride to the 20s although the 20s do look a bit better.

Road noise is very good (hardly noticable from the 20s OEM setup)
The 232 Alloys look pretty good on the vehicle as well.
So far I am very impressed!

Snow has melted away here in Scotland for the time being I am sure it will be back soon though.

Does anybody have any first hand experiences of these winter tyres in deep / fresh snow ice/ slush and other winter conditions ?

Some pics Below:

scottyv · 01-07-2011, 04:59 AM

I have the same exact setup on my X6 5.0, and I'm on my second winter here in Michigan.

Overall they are a great tire. Very quiet, good handling, traction, & smooth ride.

I agree with you, the ride comfort is really nice compared to the factory 20's (summer staggered setp) with run flats.

On snow they are great but be aware they are decent, not great on ice.

Just watch stopping distance when you encounter ice as with ABS you will get "chatter" and not so much braking.

Most likely, no performance snow tire will be in this category vs a dedicated (non handling) snow tire.

Straight line traction is awesome. It's fun to drive this "panzer" in the snow.

I tried Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snows' and the Blizzak LM-25 is a much much better ride, the Pirelli's were harder and noisier with less winter traction (not bad in snow but not as grabby as the LM-25's).

Enjoy your setup, you mad a great choice, and you won't be disappointed

scottyv · 01-10-2011, 04:19 AM

Dunzzy,

My bad. I have Blizzak LM-60's not the LM-25's.

Similar tires, but the LM-60 is a more aggressive snow tread thatn the LM-25.

Very similar though.

aas5 · 01-17-2011, 05:46 PM

what has your experience been with the stock 20s RFT in cold weather and some snow? Is this something I definitely have to change?

Dunzzy · 01-18-2011, 02:12 AM

hi,

I found that the 20s were OK on ice and hard packed snow and ok on well used snow routes however they are no good when trail blazing through fresh snow (6 inches deep). The winter tyres are in a different league.

aas5 · 01-18-2011, 10:50 AM

thanks.

bigbirtha · 10-01-2013, 02:06 PM

niiced

badblkX6 · 10-02-2013, 01:09 PM

very nice setup! best of luck with them this winter.

Kerrazy · 10-03-2013, 02:22 PM

Snow in scotland already??

bigbirtha · 10-30-2013, 02:42 PM

just got the same set up as well today and big difference from the 20s

01-07-2011, 04:04 AM	#1
Dunzzy Private First Class 12 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 435Xd White Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Just Installed BMW Winter Wheels Package I have just installed the winter wheels package on my X6: Installed 19" Style 232 Start Spoke Alloys Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 255/50/R19 My 20" Tyres are now being stored in my Garage. The winter tyres are 255/50 R19 My previous set up was Front 275/40 R20 Bridgestone Dueller Rear 315/35 R20 Bridgestone Dueller I have only had the tyres on for just over a day and Wow what a differance in the ride. Far smoother (less bumpy) that the 20s. Think I prefer the winter tyre ride to the 20s although the 20s do look a bit better. Road noise is very good (hardly noticable from the 20s OEM setup) The 232 Alloys look pretty good on the vehicle as well. So far I am very impressed! Snow has melted away here in Scotland for the time being I am sure it will be back soon though. Does anybody have any first hand experiences of these winter tyres in deep / fresh snow ice/ slush and other winter conditions ? Some pics Below: Attached Images
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01-07-2011, 04:59 AM	#2
scottyv Modding Master 13 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2010 X6 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	same setup I have the same exact setup on my X6 5.0, and I'm on my second winter here in Michigan. Overall they are a great tire. Very quiet, good handling, traction, & smooth ride. I agree with you, the ride comfort is really nice compared to the factory 20's (summer staggered setp) with run flats. On snow they are great but be aware they are decent, not great on ice. Just watch stopping distance when you encounter ice as with ABS you will get "chatter" and not so much braking. Most likely, no performance snow tire will be in this category vs a dedicated (non handling) snow tire. Straight line traction is awesome. It's fun to drive this "panzer" in the snow. I tried Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snows' and the Blizzak LM-25 is a much much better ride, the Pirelli's were harder and noisier with less winter traction (not bad in snow but not as grabby as the LM-25's). Enjoy your setup, you mad a great choice, and you won't be disappointed __________________ 2010 Alpine White X6 5.0 with Oyster Leather / Dark Wood Trim -- Sport Package with 20" Style 259 Wheels, Premium Pkg, Premium Sound, 7RR Performance Pkg, Active Steering, Running Boards, Rear View Cam & Top view, Cold Weather Pkg, Rear Climate Pkg, Comfort Access, Space Saver Spare, Sat Radio, Smartphone Integration
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01-10-2011, 04:19 AM	#3
scottyv Modding Master 13 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2010 X6 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	correction Dunzzy, My bad. I have Blizzak LM-60's not the LM-25's. Similar tires, but the LM-60 is a more aggressive snow tread thatn the LM-25. Very similar though. __________________ 2010 Alpine White X6 5.0 with Oyster Leather / Dark Wood Trim -- Sport Package with 20" Style 259 Wheels, Premium Pkg, Premium Sound, 7RR Performance Pkg, Active Steering, Running Boards, Rear View Cam & Top view, Cold Weather Pkg, Rear Climate Pkg, Comfort Access, Space Saver Spare, Sat Radio, Smartphone Integration
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01-17-2011, 05:46 PM	#4
aas5 Captain 171 Rep 901 Posts Drives: 2022 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	what has your experience been with the stock 20s RFT in cold weather and some snow? Is this something I definitely have to change?
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01-18-2011, 02:12 AM	#5
Dunzzy Private First Class 12 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 435Xd White Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	hi, I found that the 20s were OK on ice and hard packed snow and ok on well used snow routes however they are no good when trail blazing through fresh snow (6 inches deep). The winter tyres are in a different league.
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aas5 Captain 171 Rep 901 Posts Drives: 2022 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	thanks.
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bigbirtha Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2009 Bmw X6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	niiced
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Kerrazy Private First Class 6 Rep 148 Posts Drives: X6M Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	Snow in scotland already??
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10-30-2013, 02:42 PM	#10
bigbirtha Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2009 Bmw X6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	just got the same set up as well today and big difference from the 20s
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