Snow Chains

[donovan]

Originally Posted by AZX54.4

What tires do you have on your X5?

Just the stock MXV4s on the Sport model rims. Also have 5sp trans, which helps a lot.

[_AC_]

Originally Posted by yellowbird172

Hi - I just picked up your thread on chains & have the same issue also with a recently acquired 2004 X5 4.8iS on 20" rims. In Australia we have to carry chains for an emergency though I haven't needed to use them in >10 years. I acquired a set of TR Rex Weisenteil Group 111 (size) chains which appear to fit. I'm curious to know how you've fared.
I also look forward to enjoying the X5........it's the most fun I've had since a M535i I bought in 1988!

I test fit the chains back in January and they didn't rub on the back or contact the face of the rim (so no scratching.) I never needed to mount them to face any snow conditions. As said by others, they stayed in the bag just in case I hit a CHP checkpoint.

I've since moved to Canada, so I now run 18s with Blizzaks. I need to test fit the chains over the new wheels to see if they will work in an extreme situation.

[we350z]

Used my spikes spiders for the first time last weekend. They sanded down the lips on my rear rims - Style 87.