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Originally Posted by Tim W.
I have owned 5 X5's and this is the first E70.
Either BMW has taken a big step back and can't build and SAV for Sh*#@ or the Sport Maxx tires REALLY blow. Not just kinda....but REALLY blow.
My E53's have had 19's or 20's on them. But the tires were either Toyo's or Pierilli Scorpions. Never had an issue.
Today, not once but TWICE I was sitting at a light in the snow storm and started to slide off the road....sideways. And there is decent amount of tread left too. They are not bald. Couldn't stop or accelerate worth anything. It is sad when a RWD Ford panel van out accelerates you.
BMW should be ashamed they ever put such crap on a BMW.
Now to place an order for Toyo's.
Ok.....off my soap Box
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Yes, runflats have their drawbacks, the main one being their ride quality compared to a non-run flat tire.
If you are complaining about traction of the 20" Dunlop Sport Maxx in the SNOW, then it is your fault. Those are summer high performance tires and should NOT be driven in snow/ice/very cold weather or you are putting yourself and others at risk. That is why the little snow flake comes on it the truck to let you know NOT to use summer only tires below that temp.
Please DO get some other tires, preferably winter tires if you are worried about snow traction.
Off my soap box....
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