And yet another tire question.

[DWill]

Originally Posted by Weasel

Those are the next ones going on my truck when the michelins come off. The original BMW ones you see are the runflats they put on the X5M.

Bridgestone Dueler HP FTW!

That's what came on my X5M when I picked it up 3 weeks ago.
I love this car…

But I miss the gas mileage of my 07 X3.

[Weasel]

Originally Posted by DWill

That's what came on my X5M when I picked it up 3 weeks ago.
I love this car…

But I miss the gas mileage of my 07 X3.

Yeah, mileage is much worse than the X3, but the fun pedal is much more effective in the X5M! Fair trade if you ask me!

[DWill]

Originally Posted by Weasel

Yeah, mileage is much worse than the X3, but the fun pedal is much more effective in the X5M! Fair trade if you ask me!

WAY more fun…
just don't pass too many gas stations by…

[donnyboy1]

So after many sleepless nights, I finally pulled the trigger on the Bridgestones
Initial impressions are positive. Although it probably isn't a good judge to compare them to the Michelin's with 25k miles that they replaced, I must say I am impressed. Great ride, nice handling, pretty quiet, and great looks! I'll post a more comprehensive review once I have a chance to put some miles on them.
For those with these larger 20" tires, any suggestions on a good starting point for air pressure? The guys who installed them suggested 36 front and 42 rear; seems a bit high to me.
Thanks again for the recommendations!!!
Don

[1stE53]

Originally Posted by donnyboy1

So after many sleepless nights, I finally pulled the trigger on the Bridgestones
Initial impressions are positive. Although it probably isn't a good judge to compare them to the Michelin's with 25k miles that they replaced, I must say I am impressed. Great ride, nice handling, pretty quiet, and great looks! I'll post a more comprehensive review once I have a chance to put some miles on them.
For those with these larger 20" tires, any suggestions on a good starting point for air pressure? The guys who installed them suggested 36 front and 42 rear; seems a bit high to me.
Thanks again for the recommendations!!!
Don

Great choice. did you get the rebate?

[donnyboy1]

Originally Posted by 1stE53

Great choice. did you get the rebate?

Just need to send in the paperwork. Thanks for the reminder

[x5pdx]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport .

Another +1 for Bridgstone DHP Sport!

[X5 Meister]

Where did you buy yours? Also, how do you like them so far? Any experience in rain, etc as compared to the OE tires (Bridgestone Turanza ER30 or Michelin Diamaris 4x4)?

Originally Posted by tomcat

Got the Ultrac SUV Sessantas, standard 4.8is setup. I was thinking about the DWSs as well, but wanted summer grip. Bonus is they look cool with their odd tread pattern. Negative is they will probably wear much faster than the Contis. Replaced Diamaris. There is a thread somewhere around here, I never got to putting up pics on it.

Scott
PS-Another selling point was the local shop that sold the tires had all of the Hunter equipment for RoadForce Balancing and alignment.

[tomcat]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Where did you buy yours? Also, how do you like them so far? Any experience in rain, etc as compared to the OE tires (Bridgestone Turanza ER30 or Michelin Diamaris 4x4)?

Bought them at a local independent shop here in the DFW area who happens to sell them. Price matched lowest I found online. Sorry haven't had enough rain on my days home to really give them a whirl. Like them just fine. For some reason I'm not noticing as much "tracking" with them as the Diamaris. What I mean is when the tires feel like they are stuck in a rut and you have to force them to turn (like you're driving the cars at Disneyworld for a second).
I'm not sure if it was the traction control on the X or the tires, but I was impressed that I remained straight during an agressive (read stupid) holeshot in the wet on my worn Diamaris. Although I only drove the last 6k miles on those Diamaris, I really had no ill feelings for them except in the snow.

Scott

[X5 Meister]

Great info thanks. The Turanza's IMHO track horribly and there were times in the past that had I not had a very strong grip on the wheel I would have hit a guardrail or another car.

Consider getting another set to keep in storage for when you are ready for them. The group buy price will never be that low again.

Originally Posted by tomcat

Bought them at a local independent shop here in the DFW area who happens to sell them. Price matched lowest I found online. Sorry haven't had enough rain on my days home to really give them a whirl. Like them just fine. For some reason I'm not noticing as much "tracking" with them as the Diamaris. What I mean is when the tires feel like they are stuck in a rut and you have to force them to turn (like you're driving the cars at Disneyworld for a second).
I'm not sure if it was the traction control on the X or the tires, but I was impressed that I remained straight during an agressive (read stupid) holeshot in the wet on my worn Diamaris. Although I only drove the last 6k miles on those Diamaris, I really had no ill feelings for them except in the snow.

Scott