Winter Wheels and Tires Arrived

[RTZX5]

Yeah, I know it is just a bit early, but I went ahead and got my winter setup.

They are 18" 177s fitted with Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip Winter run-flats.

Here are a couple pics:




So come mid to late Oct, I figure I will have them put on.

Bring winter on.

[Wagner]

how much did you pay for them?

[RTZX5]

1850€ Complete... I think the price is OK, what do the rest of you think? They are OEM wheels and came as complete assemblies.

[golfer4life]

Originally Posted by RTZX5

Yeah, I know it is just a bit early, but I went ahead and got my winter setup.

They are 18" 177s fitted with Goodyear Eagle UltraGrip Winter run-flats.

So come mid to late Oct, I figure I will have them put on.

Bring winter on.

Nice!

I'm getting an E70 with 19" wheels. Do you know if I can put snow cables on the 19's? I normally go skiing up here in California in the winter and sometimes the conditions require snow chains/cables.

Thanks

[Glenn Mc]

Good idea......

I was just thinking how all the guys on here would get on with their 21" wheels/Tyres in snowy weather........assuming at least some of them will be taken on skiing trips...

I currently only have 19"s on mine, and will be looking to get a twin turbo or X6 next year, i want 21's but can't imgine them being very useful in the snow.....don't suppose there will be any snowchains in that size either..?



G.

[RTZX5]

Originally Posted by golfer4life

Nice!

I'm getting an E70 with 19" wheels. Do you know if I can put snow cables on the 19's? I normally go skiing up here in California in the winter and sometimes the conditions require snow chains/cables.

Thanks

I found this part number for you: 36110426949 set of 2 for 225/55R18 or 255/50R19. they appear to be quite pricey though. Please double check this info if you do try to order them though. I suggest you just google that part number for more info.

[golfer4life]

Originally Posted by RTZX5

I found this part number for you: 36110426949 set of 2 for 225/55R18 or 255/50R19. they appear to be quite pricey though. Please double check this info if you do try to order them though. I suggest you just google that part number for more info.

Damn you are right, I googled the part number and they cost like over $400 dollars. I'll check if they have aftermarket ones. If not I'll just have to get them. Still cheaper than getting a set of winter wheels since I only use them about 9 to 10 times a year.

Thanks for the info.

[scoobydoo]

I am gettin' the 212s cause they are the only 19s with 255 at the rear (dont wanna go wider in the snow). Luckily they seem to be the prettiest too.

[TheX5]

Originally Posted by golfer4life

Damn you are right, I googled the part number and they cost like over $400 dollars. I'll check if they have aftermarket ones. If not I'll just have to get them. Still cheaper than getting a set of winter wheels since I only use them about 9 to 10 times a year.

Thanks for the info.

Check out these. Don't know if they are appropriate for the X5; however they do seem to have some other options as well

[Glenn Mc]

Do chains have to be fitted to the rear on the new X5 as was the case with the old model, due to clearance on the suspension arm ??

G.