NYC is like here in DC...it snows only once in a while, BUT, when it does....WHEW! I highly recommend getting all-season tires. A good all-season tire will handle extremely well in wet and dry weather, and will most likely last you longer than the summer tires.

Re: the brands, sorry, I cannot help you there.

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SS 2007 X5 4.8i Silver/Black, Sport, Premium, Tech, CWP, Rear Climate, Rear Heated Seats, Premium Sound, SAT & HD Radio, Active Ventilated Seat Pkg., 3rd Row Seat, Comfort Access, PDC, Bluetooth, Towing, IPOD, Running Boards, Aero Kit, OEM 21" style 128 wheels