09-03-2020, 10:17 PM | #1 |
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Winter wheels+tires or just tires?
I see some people here choose to just swap for winter tires keeping stock 21/22 wheels. Alternatively I also see this package available: https://www.shopbmwusa.com/product/1...EEL---TIRE-SET
Help me choose the correct option please. What can tilt the correct decision in one direction vs the other? |
09-03-2020, 11:57 PM | #2 | |
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It takes longer than changing the 4 entire wheels. You can't have normal snow chains on 21 and 22. You need special ones that are more expensive. It doesn't make sense to have very wide winter tires. If you encounter a lot of snow and ice during winter I think 20 or 19 inch and 275 is better in order to have more pressure and better grip. I have 19 inch winters but would have taken 20 if chosen again. 19 is cheaper than 20 and that is also how it looks (a bit, not enough to sell and buy a set of 20) |
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09-04-2020, 07:04 AM | #3 |
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This is an entire thread about winter wheel options:
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1733903
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issue with our vehicles is there's only a limited option for winter tire/wheel size versus the standard X5. I live in MA and have always just added snow tires to my rims. quite a bit cheaper but a little more of a hassle having to go to the tire shop or dealer twice a year to swap tires. if you don't have a problem dropping $5k+ on a winter wheel package, go for it. if you want to spend about $2k, just do tires. no matter which direction you go, the tire sizing will be pretty wide/ large for optimal snow traction but will definitely get you around. |
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I suppose cost of the decision depends on how big the 2nd hand market is. Do people buy scuffed wheels (as I'm 100% sure they will be)? |
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