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11-05-2010, 01:41 AM
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Time for new tire and I need advice on what others have used in the past.
Currently they're the OEM Michelin Energy tires size 255/55R18. Any advice on what tires are good or bad? TireRack.com has the oem for about $800 and no name tires for about $450. Appreciate any help you can give.
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11-05-2010, 01:56 AM
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I was pretty happy with my Michelin MXV4 (Energy). Have they worked well for you? If so, get the same again. They are well suited to the X5.
If I had needed to replace mine, I would have gone with the same. I have had the same tires on other BMW vehicles, and have been happy with them there as well.
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11-05-2010, 03:07 AM
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check craigslist for used oem tires. they are generally in good shape and cheap!
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11-05-2010, 04:08 PM
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I was bored, so I perused TR site, looking at tires in your size; interestingly, the oe Micheys get so-so reviews, though I thought they were pretty good on my orig 18" wheels.
From a glance, disregarding the non-rated/lower "rated" tires, I suppose I would look at, in no particular order: Kuhmo Road Venture, Kuhmo Solus, GY Fortera, General Grabber, Michey Latitude,(but pricey), Yoko Geolander, Yoko Avid Envigor, and a couple others. Picks simply from scanning the review "ratings", and price. The TR link I used, (yes, I plugged in our car, but wheel size is the same as yours.) I knocked off all winter tires, tires speed rated above "V", some brands I have never hear of, etc., and whittled that link list down to about ~25 tires. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...ting=S&tab=All GL, mD
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