Snow Tyres

[jaaX3]

Originally Posted by Hoopie

The wider the surface area = less pounds per square inch. The longert the ski the faster you go = the less friction. The wider the tire = the less traction

That makes so much sense, thanks.

[B-A-R]

If you're stuck with the OEM 19's, about the only Tire that people have in stock that fits the staggered 9"-10" front and rears are the Toyo S/T's. Rated as an all season, apparently the local high end tire shop around here has been putting them on Porsche Chayenns this season with owners raving about them....so.....i ordered a set for some 19"s i have, i will post when i get up to the snow with them. (I dont think the 18's would fit over my 14" front brakes, (4.8is). My 2 centz.

[DINANM3]

Hey B-A-R

18s would definately fit over your 14 inch brakes of you X. 17s dont fit

[x5 22's]

thanks for the comments and suggestions guys

i have been looking at

pirelli scorpion ice and snow 255/50/19

michelin x ice 255/50/19

all round, as they dont go wider for the back 10 rims. and less width the better in the snow.

tough decision which to buy !!!!

[phil47]

Originally Posted by x5 22's

thanks for the comments and suggestions guys

i have been looking at

pirelli scorpion ice and snow 255/50/19

michelin x ice 255/50/19

all round, as they dont go wider for the back 10 rims. and less width the better in the snow.

tough decision which to buy !!!!

Both are excellent tires. I own them both running the Michelins on my '06 Honda Odyssey Touring and the Pirellis on my '05 X5 4.4. I love them both but feel that the Pirellis are the better choice for the X5 as they have marginally better dry handling so are slightly better suited to a high powered, performance 4X4 like the X5. They compromise a slight amount of snow and ice traction, but it is only a small amount and is essentially negated (IMO) by the 4wd and the improvement in dry handling.

Regardless, you can't go wrong with either.