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10-29-2020, 05:22 AM | #24 | |
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I also doubt you can get a comparable set of wheels/TPMS/tires for less than the price BMW sells their winter setups for in my research, that is another drawback of doing it yourself. That being said, I'm still planning on buying a staggered set of orbit grey 744s to put the summers on and relegate the stock 741s for winter duty.
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That setting is just for the correct pressure for tire pressure monitor. It doesn't change the behaviour of the car.[/QUOTE] You are correct, I should have specified. Doesn’t change the driving. |
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10-31-2020, 12:59 PM | #27 | ||
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But cost-wise? At least around here (Canada), BMW winter rim/tire packages are easily 2-4x the cost of doing it yourself (if you don't count your time and risk of getting everything right) for equivalent quality. Yes, you can easily spend same as BMW for drastically better setups (true-forged, designer, etc.).
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11-01-2020, 03:52 AM | #28 | |
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They also have the BBS SX in a 20" square setup with Michelin CrossClimate SUV for a little less than $3200 USD shipped but if I'm doing it myself, I'd rather keep a staggered setup.
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I've got the non-rft 22" 742m for summer and the non-rft 20" 740m for winters. I have snow chains for the 20" but with covid I won't be going skiing unfortunately.
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For the 20" wheels, what is the narrowest size winter tire have you used/recommend to use? I am not planning on buying a second set of wheels so just looking to improve the traction on the standard 20" wheels. Perhaps going down to 255/50 from the original 275/45, which gives a little more sidewall and a narrower contact patch?
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Are you putting on your winter wheels if you are not going skiing? I would consider not putting them on.
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I purchased the 740M square winter set from my dealer for ~$3900 last month. They've got Michelin Alpin 5's. I debated a 21" set for the looks but decided on function over form for my winter wheels.
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I did the same thing as several others in this thread did. First time I've bought Winter tires, as I ran 19" all-seasons on my F15 (still do...my wife drives it now), which worked OK.
I just had the 20", 740M's installed with Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV's, replacing my Summer setup of 21", 741M's with staggered setup. I have to admit, I miss the 741M's, but the 740M's look nice and will be great for the Winter. |
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Are you using star tires ? Because I was also looking for non-rft (it seems this should be better comfort wise).
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I am picking up my 2021 X5 M50i tomorrow and the dealer is offering me these General 20" on BMW rims. They are in stock, so there should be a good price. But are these tires any good? I have used Blizzaks for years and loved them. The car is coming with the black 22" rims.
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Grabbers AT's are all-weather (3 peak rated) and good for mud/off-road as well. Rubber compound and tread pattern do not perform as well as a dedicated winter tire in the cold/snow/ice.
The specific winter version: https://generaltire.com/tires/winter/grabber-arctic |
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Is there a place to shop for BMW snow tire packages? |
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