I'm now into my 5th winter running Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow tires on 18" Star Spoke 74 wheels. Whether BMW continues to recommend this package or not...I highly recommend it.

If they ever wear out, I'll buy them again.

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2005 X5 4.4 (Sterling on Truffle) w/sport everything
2011 Audi S4 (Prestige, DSG)
2012 Audi Q7 (Sport, S-Line)