Yes it is amazing how many AWD vehicles end up in ditches because people think they are invincible with their new SUVs.

I am in a quandry with my X5. Knowing that Charlotte might get 1-2 snows a year and 1-2 ice storms, I know I need better tires than the performance 19s I have. I don't really have an option to stay home and miss work on those days. Plus I'll be traveling to WV at times and don't want slightly bad weather to stop me. I am sure winters is what I should get. I would get "performance" winters since I don't need ultimate deep snow traction.

I want 20s but do I give up on that and just get winters on 18s or 19s or do I get winters for the 19s and get 20s with new summer performance tires next spring? My 19s would only have 4600 miles when they are switched out.

Thoughts?

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Richard
Sir Snaps-a-lot, 9 Time Dragon Slayer (54 runs!)
2011 X5 50i Alpine White, Biege Nappa /Lt Poplar M Sport
2009 Z4 35i, Black Sapphire/Ivory-Black/Anthracite

Gone but not forgotten: '08 550i, '06 X3, '06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i