[Gladiator1972]

Greetings!

I'm about to pull the trigger on a custom-built 2025 G05, and I'm torn between getting the 20" (740M) M sport wheels/tires, or the black 22" (742M, or order with the 22" and the 20" separately from the dealer.

I live in NC, so we don't get much snow but it will get below freezing a few times per winter. Also, is the ride on the 22" noticeably harsher/firmer (no air suspension)?

How much are the 20" rims and tires from the dealer?

[Gladiator1972]

Went with the black 742

[5ive7even]

I have both the 20" 740M and the 22" 742M rims for our G05 X5. The 22"s are noticeably firmer riding than the 20"s as expected. It really depends on what you are used to. I have an E63s AMG which has a much firmer ride so the 22"s on the X5 feel about right for me. Not overly firm, but more sporty feeling than the 20"s. I'm probably going to sell the 20"s later this summer and put all seasons on the 22"s as winter in Chicago won't fly with summer tires. Hope that helps.

[Gladiator1972]

I’m definitely getting all season 22”s when these summer tires are worn out, have you considered getting all season 22”s with taller tires? Like 35’s in the rear and 40’s in the front?

[5ive7even]

Originally Posted by Gladiator1972

I’m definitely getting all season 22”s when these summer tires are worn out, have you considered getting all season 22”s with taller tires? Like 35’s in the rear and 40’s in the front?

I have not. I'm not comfortable shying away from stock configurations of tire ratios with all the transfer case talk on these forums.

[LuckyBrand]

Originally Posted by 5ive7even

I have both the 20" 740M and the 22" 742M rims for our G05 X5. The 22"s are noticeably firmer riding than the 20"s as expected. It really depends on what you are used to. I have an E63s AMG which has a much firmer ride so the 22"s on the X5 feel about right for me. Not overly firm, but more sporty feeling than the 20"s. I'm probably going to sell the 20"s later this summer and put all seasons on the 22"s as winter in Chicago won't fly with summer tires. Hope that helps.

Originally Posted by Gladiator1972

I’m definitely getting all season 22”s when these summer tires are worn out, have you considered getting all season 22”s with taller tires? Like 35’s in the rear and 40’s in the front?

So, we will also need a winter solution for our 22s living here in Michigan. At a minimum all seasons but I've already begun searching and there is like 1 maybe 2 choices available so far for the 22s. They are also extremely expensive. I looked at some other threads and priced out 20 inch wheels and all seasons or winters and I can get those for the same price as just the 22 inch tires alone. One thought says then I can keep the 22s in way better shape away from winter weather. But then once again I'm back to swapping wheels out twice a year and now have to contend with 2 sets of tires to replace if we keep the vehicle a long time. We have an F15 X5 though that we've done this with for 5 years and just coming up to where both sets need replaced. So yes, we've made the tires last longer but now have to replace all of them.

What do you guys think?

[Gladiator1972]

Originally Posted by LuckyBrand

So, we will also need a winter solution for our 22s living here in Michigan. At a minimum all seasons but I've already begun searching and there is like 1 maybe 2 choices available so far for the 22s. They are also extremely expensive. I looked at some other threads and priced out 20 inch wheels and all seasons or winters and I can get those for the same price as just the 22 inch tires alone. One thought says then I can keep the 22s in way better shape away from winter weather. But then once again I'm back to swapping wheels out twice a year and now have to contend with 2 sets of tires to replace if we keep the vehicle a long time. We have an F15 X5 though that we've done this with for 5 years and just coming up to where both sets need replaced. So yes, we've made the tires last longer but now have to replace all of them.






What do you guys think?

Yes as you said, I would try to keep the 22" away from salt and snow roads. Buy a second 20" set of wheels and tires.

[Gladiator1972]

Originally Posted by 5ive7even

I have both the 20" 740M and the 22" 742M rims for our G05 X5. The 22"s are noticeably firmer riding than the 20"s as expected. It really depends on what you are used to. I have an E63s AMG which has a much firmer ride so the 22"s on the X5 feel about right for me. Not overly firm, but more sporty feeling than the 20"s. I'm probably going to sell the 20"s later this summer and put all seasons on the 22"s as winter in Chicago won't fly with summer tires. Hope that helps.

Which 22” all season tire have you found?

[5ive7even]

Originally Posted by Gladiator1972

Which 22” all season tire have you found?

Arroyo Grand Sport A/S. Search online and you'll find reviews are very good, great price, and there are folks with x5MCs running them on here with good results.

[Gladiator1972]

Originally Posted by 5ive7even

I have both the 20" 740M and the 22" 742M rims for our G05 X5. The 22"s are noticeably firmer riding than the 20"s as expected. It really depends on what you are used to. I have an E63s AMG which has a much firmer ride so the 22"s on the X5 feel about right for me. Not overly firm, but more sporty feeling than the 20"s. I'm probably going to sell the 20"s later this summer and put all seasons on the 22"s as winter in Chicago won't fly with summer tires. Hope that helps.

I may buy the 20" from you when you're ready, hit me up.