Considering 19" Staggered Winter Setup
 

Hey guys... new to the forum and new X5 owner. Long time BMW owner. :thumbup:

Just picked up an 07 4.8 Sport with the 20" wheels. Considering a Beyern 19" 8.5 and 10.5 staggered set for winter with Blizzack LM 255/50R19's on the front and 275/45R19's on the back.

I assume that a 18" square setup will just look hideous. Although a 255 Blizzack on all four corners might work a bit better in the snow. Thoughts?

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You could always add spacers to the rears (with a square set up) to give it the staggered look without some of the associated cost.

and yes, the narrower a snow tire is, the better it works in deep snow.

Nice ride....I just pick up mine 07 4.8i not too long ago, with the 20" wheel too. Any problem with your ride? I have to fix couple of things...leaky transmission megatronics seal and DVD player. I just bought a set of 18" 210 Style wheels for winter setup. I was told its better to go with narrower tires for snow. Have fun:thumbup:

Car is flawless mechanically. I need to paint or PlastiDip the backup sensors as well as touch up some other minor cosmetic flaws.

Im now thinking about a set of 19" Style 211s with 255 on all 4 corners.

You're better off with the square set up for winter. I have 19s - 255 all around. You're going to get a lot of responses that say you're fine with the staggered set and good snow tires but in my opinion, the rears are sleds. Your choice - looks or safety. I'd rather have smaller rears than have someone say how mean my wheels look while I'm wrapped around a pole.

Sitting back and waiting for the flaming from the youngins....:rofl:

Im with you. Thats why im now thinking Style 211s on 255 square. :iagree:

To your point, I don't think I would call the look hideous, but spacers will likely be in order for me this winter. I added the fender flares to our 35d in March while still running 255/18 Blizzaks. You can see the fender gap from the flare to the outside of the tire. It's not great, but it's winter and not a lot of detailing. I have 223 M 19" wheels for summer so you can see the difference. I'll probably get 20mm spacers for the rear this fall before the Blizzaks go back on.

I have 19" 255 non-staggered setup with 25mm spacers for winter. This is what is looks like:

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/...s-img_6140.jpg

See my thread for more pictures: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...s-spacers.html

Definately get a square set up.

Here is my winter set up, 275/315-20" on the factory 20" wheels the tires are all season continental DWS that are surprisingly good in deep snow and on ice. The picture is on a frozen lake.


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