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WTB: X5 Sport Winter Wheel & Tire Package
My question is; in addition to the new tires, I would like to buy an additional set of winter wheels and tires as I live in Buffalo, NY (plenty of snow and ice). But I want the OEM look as I have the 20" Y spoke now. So should I go with a 19" setup since the 20" setup doesn't seem to be winter friendly? And if so where should I buy them from at a decent price? Ebay? Should I look for a package setup or buy the wheels and tires separately? Remember, I DO NOT want aftermarket wheels. Thanks for any insight or advice. |
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Go with 19's. You don't want those wide tires in the winter.
I picked up a set of Breyton Mesh 19's, with practically new Hankook Ipikes, and TPMS, for $1000. Just search the typical locations, here, other forums, Craigslist, etc... You have some time. I found mine on Craigslist.... Guy had them on his X5M for a month, then ended up buying a Cayenne Turbo. |
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I have a complete set (caps, sensors, tires, rims) of OEM 209s w/approx 5k total miles (used 2 seasons) I'm planning on eventually selling: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...18-set-up.html
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I bought this Winter OEM set last year from a BMW dealer in Canada. They are 19" M Sport wheels (staggered). Tires are Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow.
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I live in Chicago and I run winter/summer setups on both my BMW's. For my 2012, I have 336's for my summers am running 211's (255/19's) with Pirelli Ice and Snow and they grip like crazy and stop extreamly well. The 18's for the E70 are 255's as well so you don't really gain any contact patch choosing a 18" rubber. I purchased the OEM 211's (off ebay) with OEM rubber delivered to my house for 1200.00 which replaced the rubber when I leased my 2007.
If you are running 20's in summer, I would recommend getting 19's and not 18's. I had 20's on my E53 and put 18's winters. I sold the 18' winter setup in less than a month and purchased 19's instead. I felt the 18's were too soft compared to the 20's I was used to. When I have the 19's the are a little bit softer but that sensation disappears after a few days and I really don't notice it. The only time I notice the softer tire again is when I put back on the 20's and the ride firms up. People mention that 18's are better for pothole protection but I have not had a problem and I live in one of the pothole capitals of the world..
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Thanks all!.
I am going with the continentals on my 20's for the summer setup and buying a set of 19" wheels and winter tires for the snow setup. |
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