20" square set up best tires

2maxxpower · 05-29-2021, 03:28 PM

Just received my M50i and not liking the harshness of these 275/45ZR20 Bridgestone tires. I believe it is due to being runflats.
Anyone have an opinion on what the best goflat tire is for this vehicle? Summer use only. Looking for a quiet tire, soft ride but handle well. Michelin's have worked well for me in the past but there are so many choices out there on TireRack. Would appreciate any thoughts or experiences.

Thanks for sharing...

(fyi... only 200km so far, but already absolutely loving it!!! :-)

MOTOP · 05-29-2021, 04:05 PM

Known issue.
Just change those RFTs to non ones.

2maxxpower · 05-29-2021, 04:27 PM

Yes, I've read tons on the subject. Just need to figure out which tires to change to.
Thanks!

nZtiZia · 05-29-2021, 04:56 PM

I'd go Michelin Pilots year-round, but these fit my use case

iLovePho · 05-29-2021, 05:30 PM

I plan on replacing the stock RFTs with the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus when my X5 arrives:

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...ct+DWS+06+Plus

Not many reviews for this yet since it just came out a few months ago, but its predecessor (same name, just without the "Plus") had solid ratings.

2maxxpower · 05-29-2021, 05:31 PM

Thanks, I've had Pilot Sports on cars and liked them, but never a SUV. They seem to offer PS2's or PS4 SUV. Harder than ever to figure this out. Any thoughts on these 2 versions of the Pilot Sports?

luckylingy · 05-29-2021, 06:29 PM

I’m watching this space closely. My OEM Continental RFTs have one season left, and I want to replace them with a Michelin Pilot tire, on either square or staggered 740M rims (I currently have the square setup).

2maxxpower · 05-29-2021, 06:48 PM

Yes, I've seen positive reviews on the Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus. I think on here somewhere. I'm sure a good choice as well. Thanks!

AdamJ80 · 05-29-2021, 07:26 PM

I have the OEM Continental Premium Contact 22" on my M50i and absolutely love the ride quality and handling with them. I previously had a '19 X5 50i with the 20" Bridgestones and definitely agree about the harshness.

2maxxpower · 05-29-2021, 08:46 PM

Also being a non runflat helps. Interesting you found the same thing with these Bridgstones.

gqgambler · 05-30-2021, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 2maxxpower

Just received my M50i and not liking the harshness of these 275/45ZR20 Bridgestone tires. I believe it is due to being runflats.
Anyone have an opinion on what the best goflat tire is for this vehicle? Summer use only. Looking for a quiet tire, soft ride but handle well. Michelin's have worked well for me in the past but there are so many choices out there on TireRack. Would appreciate any thoughts or experiences.

Thanks for sharing...

(fyi... only 200km so far, but already absolutely loving it!!! :-)

Did you get the spare with your car?

2maxxpower · 05-30-2021, 09:22 PM

Not yet. No option to order one with the vehicle and dealer wants about $1500 for what you can order in the US for $150. Gotta do something soon.

nZtiZia · 05-30-2021, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2maxxpower

Not yet. No option to order one with the vehicle and dealer wants about $1500 for what you can order in the US for $150. Gotta do something soon.

how are the Canadian dealerships allowed to do this to you guys regarding the spare tire kit?! it's plain robbery!

05-29-2021, 03:28 PM	#1
2maxxpower New Member 6 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	20" square set up best tires Just received my M50i and not liking the harshness of these 275/45ZR20 Bridgestone tires. I believe it is due to being runflats. Anyone have an opinion on what the best goflat tire is for this vehicle? Summer use only. Looking for a quiet tire, soft ride but handle well. Michelin's have worked well for me in the past but there are so many choices out there on TireRack. Would appreciate any thoughts or experiences. Thanks for sharing... (fyi... only 200km so far, but already absolutely loving it!!! :-)
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05-29-2021, 04:05 PM	#2
MOTOP Lieutenant 253 Rep 426 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i, 2018 Raptor Join Date: May 2016 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Known issue. Just change those RFTs to non ones.
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05-29-2021, 04:27 PM	#3
2maxxpower New Member 6 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes, I've read tons on the subject. Just need to figure out which tires to change to. Thanks!
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05-29-2021, 04:56 PM	#4
nZtiZia Major General 4654 Rep 8,696 Posts Drives: eVeRyOnE mAD! Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: neither here nor there... iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e [9.88]	I'd go Michelin Pilots year-round, but these fit my use case
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05-29-2021, 05:30 PM	#5
iLovePho Enlisted Member 21 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I plan on replacing the stock RFTs with the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus when my X5 arrives: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...ct+DWS+06+Plus Not many reviews for this yet since it just came out a few months ago, but its predecessor (same name, just without the "Plus") had solid ratings.
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05-29-2021, 05:31 PM	#6
2maxxpower New Member 6 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I've had Pilot Sports on cars and liked them, but never a SUV. They seem to offer PS2's or PS4 SUV. Harder than ever to figure this out. Any thoughts on these 2 versions of the Pilot Sports?
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05-29-2021, 06:29 PM	#7
luckylingy Lieutenant Colonel 3234 Rep 1,661 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Up North iTrader: (0)	I’m watching this space closely. My OEM Continental RFTs have one season left, and I want to replace them with a Michelin Pilot tire, on either square or staggered 740M rims (I currently have the square setup).
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05-29-2021, 06:48 PM	#8
2maxxpower New Member 6 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes, I've seen positive reviews on the Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus. I think on here somewhere. I'm sure a good choice as well. Thanks!
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05-29-2021, 07:26 PM	#9
AdamJ80 Private 45 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i, 2021 M440 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	I have the OEM Continental Premium Contact 22" on my M50i and absolutely love the ride quality and handling with them. I previously had a '19 X5 50i with the 20" Bridgestones and definitely agree about the harshness.
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05-29-2021, 08:46 PM	#10
2maxxpower New Member 6 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Also being a non runflat helps. Interesting you found the same thing with these Bridgstones.
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05-30-2021, 09:22 PM	#12
2maxxpower New Member 6 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Not yet. No option to order one with the vehicle and dealer wants about $1500 for what you can order in the US for $150. Gotta do something soon.
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