different tread pattern on new tires

[boneca]

Hi guys as some might now I've been thru rough patch lately with my car, I'm still monitoring my car's idle etc., its been good so far after one week and roughly 600 miles, as I also mentioned I had some issue with one of my tires (Toyo Proxies) it died on me on 4th season.

Making some mistakes lately and paying for it I left myself with budget around $500 to get new all season tires (I was looking for used as well but couldn't find anything in the sizes and condition I need), (driving on summer set at the moment and fearing the snow any day). Known and good brands were unreachable to me, price wise, cheapest I found was set of New Toyo Proxies All Season tires 2x275/40/R20, 2x315/35/R20 for $850.
So I finally found Lexanis, I know they not as great but they should do I hope.

I payed
$198.98 for 2 106W Lexani LX-TWENTY 275/40R20
$278.98 for 2 110W Lexani LX-THIRTY 315/35R20
the total is $477.96 right in my budget.

The question I have after taking closer look at tread pattern I see that 275 pattern is different from 315 pattern (pictures attached)

275/40R20


315/35R20


I know this is not ideal but what do you think?

I will have same pattern on the same axle and thread depth also should be the same, so I don't expect issues with transfer case etc.,

Please let me know!

also I'm thinking to Plasti Dip my 20" 310M replica wheels either mat black or gloss black, do you think I should remove old tires and Plasti Dip or put new tires and Plasti Dip later? (I'm afraid the Dip will be damaged when putting new wheels on) I've done some Plasti Dip in the past but its been a while and not on the wheels, I watched few youTube videos as well but if anybody has any suggestions I will def. appreciate it!

Thank you very much as always!

[X5 MAN]

I am running Lexani LX-THIRTY, 275 on front axle and Achilles Desert Hawk 315 on the rear axle. Both have similar treads like yours. I have not encountered any problems.

Go ahead . I payed less then $450 for all four !!

[boneca]

Originally Posted by X5 MAN

I am running Lexani 275 on front axle and Achilles Desert Hawk 315 on the rear axle. Both have similar treads like yours. I have not encountered any problems.

Go ahead . I payed less then $450 for all four !!

u made me feel better and worse all in the same time
I could probably be under $450 as well if I did same as u

Thank you!

[X5 MAN]

Originally Posted by boneca

u made me feel better and worse all in the same time
I could probably be under $450 as well if I did same as u

Thank you!

See my pics in the above post .

[boneca]

Originally Posted by X5 MAN

See my pics in the above post .

looks good

btw are those wheels powder coated?

[X5 MAN]

Originally Posted by boneca

looks good

btw are those wheels powder coated?

They are high Gloss. Unlikely to be powder coated. Don't know

Here's the link where I bought them

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-X5-M-St...72.m2749.l2649

[boneca]

Originally Posted by X5 MAN

They are high Gloss. Unlikely to be powder coated. Don't know

Here's the link where I bought them

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-X5-M-St...72.m2749.l2649

I see, good price btw!
I was quoted by local shop $550 to powder coat 20" wheels, that's without tires + $80 if I want tires mounted and balanced, I guess its alright price but I'm still leaning towards Plasti Dip, after all my wheels are pretty old.

now I need to decide, mat or gloss

[argento]

Is it a wet system like Pirelli used to have? Front clears the water for the rear? Spitballing...

[boneca]

Originally Posted by argento

Is it a wet system like Pirelli used to have? Front clears the water for the rear? Spitballing...

I don't think so, bought them separately but from the same seller 2x2, they just happen to have different treads

[argento]

Originally Posted by boneca

I don't think so, bought them separately but from the same seller 2x2, they just happen to have different treads

Oh, sorry, I'm off...was thinking same tire models. Don't see an issue, not ideal.

[boneca]

so this morning I was looking at the ordered tires again and saw that my front Lexanis are

LX-TWENTY model and my rear
LX-THIRTY model
that's why the tread are different.

I found LX-THIRTY model for the fronts as well, from the same seller and even few bucks cheaper. Based on UPS, label has been created but tires were not picked up yet.

I contacted the seller to see if they can swap 275 tires for me so I can have same tread!

Let's see, they are in CA and 3 hours behind us, hopefully they can still do that for me!

[X5 MAN]

Originally Posted by boneca

so this morning I was looking at the ordered tires again and saw that my front Lexanis are

LX-TWENTY model and my rear
LX-THIRTY model
that's why the tread are different.

I found LX-THIRTY model for the fronts as well, from the same seller and even few bucks cheaper. Based on UPS, label has been created but tires were not picked up yet.

I contacted the seller to see if they can swap 275 tires for me so I can have same tread!

Let's see, they are in CA and 3 hours behind us, hopefully they can still do that for me!

You have to catch the UPS guy when he visits your street and tell him to pick it up.

[boneca]

Originally Posted by X5 MAN

You have to catch the UPS guy when he visits your street and tell him to pick it up.

Not sure I'm following you on this, I'm trying to make a switch before they'll leave their warehouse!
They opening in 40 min, I will also give them a call, they are on West coast and 3 hours behind us on East coast!
If they can't do that I might need to order another set of fronts and somehow return other fronts free of charge!

I'll update this thread as soon as I have more news!

[Naz24]

I know someone running these tires on their 4.8is, he swears by them -- i think only like $100 a tire:

https://delintetires.com/tires/d8/

[boneca]

Originally Posted by Naz24

I know someone running these tires on their 4.8is, he swears by them -- i think only like $100 a tire:

https://delintetires.com/tires/d8/

I appreciate it!

so as for my story, just got off the phone, luckily the tires hasn't been shipped out yet! but sure enough nothing as simple, they do have all the tires I want, need to wait for them to cancel my current order and place new one with correct models! should be $3 cheaper too

hopefully I can figure it out by the end of today!

[X5 MAN]

My bad,
I thought you already received the tires. If they have not yet been shipped then should not be difficult to cancel the order and swap the new tires.

[boneca]

Originally Posted by X5 MAN

My bad,
I thought you already received the tires. If they have not yet been shipped then should not be difficult to cancel the order and swap the new tires.

yes just did that! they partially cancelled my order and gave me refund for 2 tires I wanted to replace, then I placed new order for different 2 tires LX-THIRTY!

So I should have matching tread on tires, one less thing to worry about!

I see you in PA and running same front tires LX-THIRTY, how was your experience in the snow?

Thank you!

[X5 MAN]

Originally Posted by boneca

yes just did that! they partially cancelled my order and gave me refund for 2 tires I wanted to replace, then I placed new order for different 2 tires LX-THIRTY!

So I should have matching tread on tires, one less thing to worry about!

I see you in PA and running same front tires LX-THIRTY, how was your experience in the snow?

Thank you!

They are OK in the recent snow fall of 3 inches. Keep to safe driving and they are OK. Not for spirited driving in snow, which I never do any way .

[boneca]

Originally Posted by X5 MAN

They are OK in the recent snow fall of 3 inches. Keep to safe driving and they are OK. Not for spirited driving in snow, which I never do any way .

Sounds good, exactly what I was expecting to hear.

Thank you

[Erie Von Otto]

Boneca,
Did you get the tires in and what do you think so far? I just ordered a new set of wheels/tires and got the lexanis because I just dumped $1200 on a set of tires for the wifes car which is our long distance hauler... So, what do you think? Decent? I read some reviews before giving the green light and they did not seem to fair too badly. I am hoping they last me a few seasons.

[boneca]

Originally Posted by Erie Von Otto

Boneca,
Did you get the tires in and what do you think so far? I just ordered a new set of wheels/tires and got the lexanis because I just dumped $1200 on a set of tires for the wifes car which is our long distance hauler... So, what do you think? Decent? I read some reviews before giving the green light and they did not seem to fair too badly. I am hoping they last me a few seasons.

yes I got the tires and been driving on them for about 3 weeks now, went thru couple of snow storms as well, they feel pretty decent, I don't have any complaints so far!
can't really go wrong for the price!

[X5 MAN]

I have been running Lexanis-thirty front and Achilles desert hawk rear, for 3 months with no problems. Cost me $450 fitted!!

I drive like an old man which I am , so tires last longer