[Fennario]

X5 45e with MSport Brakes

275/50R-19 Michelin Pilot Alpin on 19x9 MSW Type 49 MACH/GREY
Bought from TireRack Winter 2021. No issues with MSport Brake clearance.

[sbc-yyc]

Originally Posted by sbc-yyc

Got myself a set of Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV winter tires in 275/45 R20 110V. Mounted them on Replika R253s in satin charcoal that almost look like the BMW 809M wheels Then took the X5 out on a relatively long-ish 550 km round trip today through some really cold weather in the morning, and came back really satisfied.

Performance in sub zero temperatures, icy and snowy conditions remains to be seen. But in terms of initial impressions in cold and freezing weather, I can happily say that these tires seem worth the pretty penny they cost. The ride is absolutely lovely, tire noise is non-existent, and handling hasn't taken much of a hit. I am sorely tempted to consider downsizing now to 20 inches in the summer just so I can find Michelins in available sizes and I can get rid of those absolutely god awful Continental RFTs.

Will update later on as the season progresses. Lots of winter driving planned for this season

Spring is finally in the air, so it's time to update the subjective ownership experience of the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 during this winter.

Kilometers driven: 11,376
Temperature conditions: between +10°C and -30°C
Average fuel economy: around 10L/100 Kms
Road conditions: 40% snow covered, 30% bare tarmac, 20% icy and 10% slushy.

Handling: A++. Supreme confidence in all weather and road conditions. Rock solid stability no matter what surface we were on. The compound is hilariously soft, so the colder it got, the ride and handling became even more taut. It was a joy to drive in really cold temperatures.
Comfort: A++. Whisper quiet at highway speeds on bare tarmac. Fronts were at 37/38 psi and the rears were at 43/44 psi throughout the winter.
Wet Braking: A+. I remember ABS activating twice on massively snow covered roads, but that was probably because I was having too much fun sliding around and got a bit trigger happy with the accelerator
Dry Braking: A++. 0 concerns here.
Treadwear: Unknown. Haven't checked the tread depth as of yet, but will report when I put on the summer tires by mid-April.

Subjectively, best winter tires I've ever owned. I've used Blizzaks and X-Ice before, and they've been really good too, but these Alpin 5s are just on another level. Let me know if you need some more info

[bob007]

Originally Posted by nytrydr

20 x 10.5 rear 20 x 9 fronts 315 rear 275 front 15mm spacer rear 12mm spacer front

Hi all, new member here and owner of a 2019 White X5 m40i. Anyone know what wheels are those? this member hasn't been on the forum for a couple years.

Thanks!

[bizfiend]

Originally Posted by bob007

Hi all, new member here and owner of a 2019 White X5 m40i. Anyone know what wheels are those? this member hasn't been on the forum for a couple years.

Thanks!

741M black

https://bimmer.in.ua/en/x5-g05/443-4...41m-black.html

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1883363

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1859225

[bob007]

Originally Posted by bizfiend

741M black

https://bimmer.in.ua/en/x5-g05/443-4...41m-black.html

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1883363

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1859225

Thanks for the quick reply. Looks like 741M only come in 21s. According to the post I shared, they were available in 20s. Any idea where I can source those staggered in 20s?

[bizfiend]

Originally Posted by bob007

Thanks for the quick reply. Looks like 741M only come in 21s. According to the post I shared, they were available in 20s. Any idea where I can source those staggered in 20s?

https://www.canadawheels.ca/art-repl...81/gloss-black

https://thewheelshop.ca/collections/...888ee315&_ss=c

https://thewheelshop.ca/collections/...888ee315&_ss=c

https://www.partsengine.ca/art-repli...k-p-92688.aspx

[bizfiend]

Originally Posted by bob007

Thanks for the quick reply. Looks like 741M only come in 21s. According to the post I shared, they were available in 20s. Any idea where I can source those staggered in 20s?

or call/txt Niel in Vaughan 647-700-7599
https://tototires.com/

[kevm50d]

Hi,
I've just mounted my new winter tyres on the style 741 21" staggered rims setup but going into Vehicle settings and switching to Winter tyres (not sure what this does) the option of 315/35/21 is not available only 275/45/20 unless I choose special authorisation under tyre size?
Is this a problem - I mean does it make any difference if I leave it set to summer tyres?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Kevin

[bizfiend]

Originally Posted by kevm50d

Hi,
I've just mounted my new winter tyres on the style 741 21" staggered rims setup but going into Vehicle settings and switching to Winter tyres (not sure what this does) the option of 315/35/21 is not available only 275/45/20 unless I choose special authorisation under tyre size?
Is this a problem - I mean does it make any difference if I leave it set to summer tyres?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Kevin

It might want to know the tire size and summer or winter set up so it can recommend the air pressure in the tires. I don't have tpms in my winters. It doesn't really matter imo.

[bob007]

Originally Posted by bizfiend

or call/txt Niel in Vaughan 647-700-7599
https://tototires.com/

Thanks. I got those rims staggered, 275/45 R20 and 305/40 R20. Works well.

Where do you order BMW center caps? I ordered the OEM and they are too small. Those Art Wheels have a bigger center cap closer to the 66.6 mm center bore size. I feel they are 67mm. Does the oem 68 mm fits?

[bizfiend]

Originally Posted by bob007

Thanks. I got those rims staggered, 275/45 R20 and 305/40 R20. Works well.

Where do you order BMW center caps? I ordered the OEM and they are too small. Those Art Wheels have a bigger center cap closer to the 66.6 mm center bore size. I feel they are 67mm. Does the oem 68 mm fits?

1mm off should be OK, but I'm not sure. You can get cheap ones and different sizes on aliexpress or ebay.