[JWBimmer]

Originally Posted by CruiseControl

Has anyone tried either of these on their x7?

PirelliSCORPION VERDE ALL SEASON - SIZE: 275/40R22

ContinentalCROSSCONTACT LX SPORT - SIZE: 275/40R22

MichelinPILOT SPORT A/S 3+ (W- OR Y-SPEED RATED) - SIZE: 275/40ZR22

Continental EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 - SIZE: 275/40ZR22

Has anyone tried these?
Pirelli PZero All Season

275/35R22 Fronts

315/30R22 Rear


https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=P+Zero+All+Se ason&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=13WR2P0ASXLNCS&tab =Sizes

[M4CompConv/X7]

Originally Posted by CruiseControl

Could I do 275/40R22 all around or would that not look right?

Use four 285/40-22 or even four 285/45-22 for a squared tire set up with the staggered 22" rims.

[Don Juan]

Originally Posted by JWBimmer

Has anyone tried these?
Pirelli PZero All Season

275/35R22 Fronts

315/30R22 Rear


https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires.j...LNCS&tab=Sizes

The 315/30R22 will be to short in diameter (over 1 inch) normally you want to keep it no more than 1/2 inch..
I ended up using those tires in A/S as follows
275/40R22
295/35/22
They have a 325/35R22 which will be perfect but is so MUCH more expensive ($700 a tire) compared to the 295/35R22

my 2 cents

[JWBimmer]

Originally Posted by Don Juan

The 315/30R22 will be to short in diameter (over 1 inch) normally you want to keep it no more than 1/2 inch..
I ended up using those tires in A/S as follows
275/40R22
295/35/22
They have a 325/35R22 which will be perfect but is so MUCH more expensive ($700 a tire) compared to the 295/35R22

my 2 cents

Thank you for responding.

I think you are speaking about the Pirelli Scorpion Zero? Correct?

Would you mind taking a photo of the rear tire to show the fitment?

Thank you!

[Don Juan]

Originally Posted by JWBimmer

Thank you for responding.

I think you are speaking about the Pirelli Scorpion Zero? Correct?

Would you mind taking a photo of the rear tire to show the fitment?

Thank you!

Here you go

[M4CompConv/X7]

Originally Posted by CruiseControl

Could I do 275/40R22 all around or would that not look right?

It works better with 285/40R22 all around.

[swissguy]

So where are we supposed to get tires for our X7s?? I have the 22 inch Y spoke rims and all the tire dealers and BMW dealers that I have contacted say the Pirelli P-zero run flats are back ordered. I already had to get 21 inch rims and winter tires to run this car in the winter and the summer tires have about one season left. I have to have a run flat because I have no spare or jack plus I would not fancy having to change a tire on the side of the road as heavy as those wheels are. Why would BMW equip a sport utility vehicle with such a limited selection of tires??

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by swissguy

Why would BMW equip a sport utility vehicle with such a limited selection of tires??

Well, notice the automotive industry as a whole has steadily been getting bigger and bigger wheels over the years. My 1992 sports car was a big deal to have 17" alloy wheels. Remember hubcaps on steel wheels?

It's not just BMW, it's happening with every brand. The X7 can run with 20" - 23" rims, which are not unheard of. The tire industry is lagging in selection as wheels get bigger and bigger. If you're not finding a lot of selection in 22" (I get it), just be happy you don't have XB7 23" rims.

[Al Pinã]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

Well, notice the automotive industry as a whole has steadily been getting bigger and bigger wheels over the years. My 1992 sports car was a big deal to have 17" alloy wheels. Remember hubcaps on steel wheels?

It's not just BMW, it's happening with every brand. The X7 can run with 20" - 23" rims, which are not unheard of. The tire industry is lagging in selection as wheels get bigger and bigger. If you're not finding a lot of selection in 22" (I get it), just be happy you don't have XB7 23" rims.

Tell me about it… P-Zero's only.

[x7bmw23]

I have a set of the oem 22" run flat tires that I ran for about a month before taking them off and installing 285 45 22 all around non run flats. I wanted more cushion on the side wall and the 285 helps. Now I have to get a spare and jack kit for peace of mind.

For long trips, I place the oem 21" run flats back on the vehicle for now until I get the spare. I keep the 22" (285 45 22) on for daily commutes.

I was thinking about selling the oem 315 staggered set up since it was only on for a month but with all the tire shortages I keep hearing about, I might as well just hold on to them instead of being caught behind a 3 week wait tire for one freaking tire!! Ouch.

[xlover]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

Well, notice the automotive industry as a whole has steadily been getting bigger and bigger wheels over the years. My 1992 sports car was a big deal to have 17" alloy wheels. Remember hubcaps on steel wheels?

It's not just BMW, it's happening with every brand. The X7 can run with 20" - 23" rims, which are not unheard of. The tire industry is lagging in selection as wheels get bigger and bigger. If you're not finding a lot of selection in 22" (I get it), just be happy you don't have XB7 23" rims.

While i agree with your general point on larger rims becoming more common, BMW is particularly difficult to get alternative tires for the X5 and X7 SAVs when choosing one of the premium wheel sizes (21 and 22 on x5, 22s for the x7). This is driven by BMWs product planning decision to 1) select very rare tire sizes for the rear staggered tires 2) Only offer premium sizes/designs in staggered configuration

tire shopping, especially to move to all seasons, would be much simpler if BMW allowed buyers to opt for square setups for the premium sizes. There are more tire options for the SAV front sizes including all season sizes

in a very BMW right hand not talking to the left, in the car world, on vehicles such as the 330/m340/530/540 series a buyer can opt for most of the larger premium wheel options in square all season configuration or staggered summer only, but on the vehicles where that offering would make even more sense (SAVs) it does not exist.

[PunjabiM3]

For those that are trying to decide between the 22" P-Zero and Continental, in my experience the Continental are far better in longevity, even though the lifespan is still atrocious. Our 2020 X7 came with the Conti, I only got about 12k miles on the rears and they were all the way at the wear bars. Figured hey lets try the Pirelli P Zero (and I am not a Pirelli fan) and had them installed on all 4 wheels in September, along with a 4 wheel alignment. Five months and 6k miles later, they are getting close to the wear bars. I may try the 295/35-22 rear Pirelli all seasons next as their treadwear rating is 500 vs 320. But being Pirelli, I wonder if they will last as long as the stock Conti even with their 320 treadwear rating. Just confirms even more that Pirelli tires suck at least for me. So yeah, the tire choices in the 22" wheels is awful, if you drive a lot I would stay clear of getting an X7 with 22" wheels unless you want to be getting new tires every year. Hope more options come in the future but doubtful as X7 has already been out for three years and nothing has come about.

[mcmanly1]

I posted another thread with just the name of the tires in the title so it didn't get much action as I didn't do a decent job of describing in more detail why it was I was mentioning them.
So I thought I'd post it here in a reply because I cannot be happier.
Just drove out to Arizona from California, through and around the desert and now I'm up here in Flagstaff in snow.
I bought the 285/40/22s for the front and 305/40/22s for the rears which really fit, look and drive very well. I drove twisties in sleet and snow as well as sand and gravel earlier in the week with temps in the 80s.
Overall a very nice experience, even coming in hot on a few corners.
The tread is fairly aggressive and yet a 50k warranty, which means I'm hoping to get close to half that, which for the x7 isn't bad.
Pics are on my other post. Best of luck with your search...

[Splatt115]

Originally Posted by NLRMS

Here is what I have purchased for the winter.

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 285/40-22 Front
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 325/35-22 Rear
TPMS Sensors and Lug Nuts
Total $2600 installed

Where these installed on stock staggered rims?

[robbwadd]

Continental now has an all season DWS 06 and not a run flat
22” options

[Phytonic5]

Originally Posted by robbwadd

Continental now has an all season DWS 06 and not a run flat
22” options

Why don't the Continental DWS's show up for the X7 when you search on TireRack? I was able to find them when I searched by size but could not find them as one of the recommended tires for the X7. I assume it's spec related somehow but could not see where it's not meeting the requirements of the X7.

[Phasers]

Originally Posted by Phytonic5

Why don't the Continental DWS's show up for the X7 when you search on TireRack? I was able to find them when I searched by size but could not find them as one of the recommended tires for the X7. I assume it's spec related somehow but could not see where it's not meeting the requirements of the X7.

It's because they don't show as a set. If you search fronts or rears only they will show.

[Phytonic5]

Originally Posted by Phasers

It's because they don't show as a set. If you search fronts or rears only they will show.

I had to do the same for my X5, but in that case it was because my X5 is a 45e hybrid and came factory as a run flat...with no spare and no roadside kit.

I was thinking it may be spec related for the X7 as well. Maybe it's simply because the tire is that new.

[Orient330iNYC]

Originally Posted by Phytonic5

I had to do the same for my X5, but in that case it was because my X5 is a 45e hybrid and came factory as a run flat...with no spare and no roadside kit.

I was thinking it may be spec related for the X7 as well. Maybe it's simply because the tire is that new.

i suspect its because the speed rating is mismatched. fronts are W rated, rears are Y rated.
you arent supposed to mix, but in this case i dont think there's an issue

[DishoomX2]

Originally Posted by Orient330iNYC

i suspect its because the speed rating is mismatched. fronts are W rated, rears are Y rated.
you arent supposed to mix, but in this case i dont think there's an issue

I literally just ordered them from TireRack, 1hr ago.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Front: 275/40ZR-22 XL, 108W
Rear: 315/35ZR-22 XL, 111Y

They will not show as a matching F+R for the X7 because of speed rating, but the load rating is fine -- in fact, the front tire exceeds it (by 1). TireRack rep confirmed that speed rating mismatch will not be an issue. DiscountTire confirmed that they will install it as long as it meets the vehicle's minimum load rating.

Those who are putting on alternate sizes are taking a gamble. You may be just fine -- fits fine, drives fine, no rubbing etc. But the day you start feeling driveline or differential vibrations, keep your fingers crossed. I personally, am not taking a chance with warranty on the xDrive. I've had a few AWD vehicles in the past, but this is my first with staggered fitment. Hell, I even drove my MB ML350 4matic for over 10k miles with 1 new tire vs 3 older tires. Typically though, Front and Rear need to have same diameters...or at least within a certain % diff (don't know what BMW's official stance on that is).

[g07_lci]

Originally Posted by DishoomX2

I literally just ordered them from TireRack, 1hr ago.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Front: 275/40ZR-22 XL, 108W
Rear: 315/35ZR-22 XL, 111Y

They will not show as a matching F+R for the X7 because of speed rating, but the load rating is fine -- in fact, the front tire exceeds it (by 1). TireRack rep confirmed that speed rating mismatch will not be an issue. DiscountTire confirmed that they will install it as long as it meets the vehicle's minimum load rating.

Those who are putting on alternate sizes are taking a gamble. You may be just fine -- fits fine, drives fine, no rubbing etc. But the day you start feeling driveline or differential vibrations, keep your fingers crossed. I personally, am not taking a chance with warranty on the xDrive. I've had a few AWD vehicles in the past, but this is my first with staggered fitment. Hell, I even drove my MB ML350 4matic for over 10k miles with 1 new tire vs 3 older tires. Typically though, Front and Rear need to have same diameters...or at least within a certain % diff (don't know what BMW's official stance on that is).

good to know, i'm contemplating the same setup. please post pics of fitment once you get them!

[davepit]

Originally Posted by DishoomX2

I literally just ordered them from TireRack, 1hr ago.
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Front: 275/40ZR-22 XL, 108W
Rear: 315/35ZR-22 XL, 111Y

Nice! I'm showing $1,583 with mobile installation from Tire Rack. $1,406.04 from Discount Tire (without the tire protection).

At Discount Tire, you can only do the rear in a 110Y, does that matter?

This a great option that's been needed for a while!