Time to change my shoes

[cpatzer]

Michelin Touring HP.

[brian5]

Originally Posted by cmyX5go

You have all seasons on the X. I have summer tires that aren't taking kindly to the colder temperatures.

It was nice meeting you yesterday Brian. Nice looking ride - good luck.

Yes, nice meeting you too.

I had to look into your comment that I "have all seasons on the X" as that didn't sound right. I have Dunlop SP Sport MAXX tires and "they are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice" according to Tire Rack so they don't sound like all seasons to me. Tire Rack classifies them as "Max Performance Summer" tires.

[cmyX6go]

Originally Posted by brian5

Yes, nice meeting you too.

I had to look into your comment that I "have all seasons on the X" as that didn't sound right. I have Dunlop SP Sport MAXX tires and "they are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice" according to Tire Rack so they don't sound like all seasons to me. Tire Rack classifies them as "Max Performance Summer" tires.

I'm surprised that they put summer tires on the X. Mine came with all seasons. Is it different with the sports package?

[trueX5er]

The X5 is my snow tires.

But I did winterize the convertible. It won't be moving from the garage for awhile.

[mrkbbd]

for DC/MD people...am I going to need winter tires for my X5?

[Wagner]

Originally Posted by mrkbbd

for DC/MD people...am I going to need winter tires for my X5?

Probably not, but they are comforting if there is snow. I was amazed at the difference.

[pseto]

Originally Posted by mrkbbd

for DC/MD people...am I going to need winter tires for my X5?

i'm using the OEM all-season Michies, but they are kinda worn, so i was gonna put dedicated snow tires on (all though we dont get much deep snow here, its the ice thats a PITA). they are priced about the same as all-seasons and since i run high performance tires for about 9 months a year, i'll be safe and get snows this time around. i felt a little slippage the other day in my summer tires in the cold which further supports my thoughts.