Will this work this winter?

[krazee]

Originally Posted by x54.4blue

I have been running the OEM 18 inch tires in the winter, not sure that you need dedicated snows?

Agreed, I do the same, 18 inch with Michellin winters.

[LeMansX5]

Its the rubber which matters. It has been done before several times.
See these posts for 20"s with winter tires.

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...-ready-go.html
http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...now-shoes.html
http://www.janixworld.com/x5/Wheels/

[lemans4.8]

Will these 18s fit on the 4.8?

ITN #162, 18 Inch
http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com...5.shtml#18inch

And what is the difference between the Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow V winter tires and the Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow H winter tires?

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by lemans4.8

Will these 18s fit on the 4.8?

ITN #162, 18 Inch
http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com...5.shtml#18inch

And what is the difference between the Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow V winter tires and the Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow H winter tires?

I have those on my 4.8is with Dunlop wintersports. Pics are linked on home page. They fit fine. Planing to sell them next month as moving to 19".