[ORD_Flyer]

Finally get to add to this thread. Here's my G05 in Carbon Black on 20's.

[JonnyCrash]

Originally Posted by ORD_Flyer

Finally get to add to this thread. Here's my G05 in Carbon Black on 20's.

I love the way Carbon Black looks in the sun when it is properly detailed. Beautiful car, lovely photo, and nice wheels!

[vkxkswk_xxxk]

Originally Posted by JayInVa

Congrats on the new ride. I have the same setup you just got, except with Tartufo. I've got 1200 miles on the car and couldn't be happier with both the performance and the look of the 22s. I know some people have complained about the stiffer ride of these wheels, but I have no complaints. It's more noticeable I think depending on the roads you're on and the type of asphalt. I also got the 22s expecting that I'd end up paying more from several perspectives (replacing the tires themselves AND getting myself a separate winter wheel/tire setup). I think it really boils down to whether you're ok with incurring the extra expense associated with these big wheels. For what it's worth, I just got compliments on the wheels this morning on the way to work from a security guard.

As for keeping the Tanzanite Blue clean, it will probably be a bit more work with this color. I've already washed the car once. However, I did get the PPF and ceramic on the car. So that has helped tremendously already.

Enjoy!

any particular method/way to maintain the tanzanites?

[buckybadger]

I would keep it at 21. Personally I liked the wheel style better and staggered looks make the car look aggressive, especially when lowered in sport mode.
Tread wall is your friend!

[KRS_SN]

22s to me looked exaggerated in a 'look at me' way. Truth be told compared to my f15 x5 is on 20s my g05 x5 on 21s rides slightly harsher but that could also be the pirelli rft while the f15 on 20 is on Dunlop or maybe suspension related.
Anyhow had 19 inches in my 335 and hated the ride on broken roads in Glasgow despise changing to non rft and on xmas eve the non rft gave up after a pothole and i was royally stranded miles from home while rft may have got me home so my urge to go 22 was reined in.
Part of me thinks i should have gone with the 20s as they look good too but msport plus pack automatically includes the 21s.

[zhangyi17]

Originally Posted by ORD_Flyer

Finally get to add to this thread. Here's my G05 in Carbon Black on 20's.

We have the same exterior color and wheel setup

I have no issue with 20"

[SKBSY8]

Hi congrats on G05, I went with 20” for more economical reason in a long run($). The ride is smooth and quiet (no acoustic window setup) to me and I absolutely love it. I’ve heard ppl talking about the tire noise with 21” & 22”.

[aceman]

So I am thinking of ordering the 2021 X5 45e. I REALLY like the "Y" spoke (741) wheels. If all season's are a requirement (live in NJ), for an M-sport car, am i only left with 1 choice? the 20's?

For those of you with the 21's...any issues w/ bubbles/bent rims/etc?

Aceman

[Frenetic]

I think the 22's look the most natural, just because the wheel wells are so huge. Also, I find the 22 ride compliant and comfortable. Of course, I haven't driven in the 21s or 20s to compare, but it's not stiff by any stretch of the terms. In fact, I put the suspension in Sports Mode because Comfort is too "floaty."

In regards to being more susceptible to potholes or bent rims, here's a comparison of the sidewall thickness (section height):

20's: 275/45 = 124 mm (front and rear) (corrected)
21's: 275/40 = 110 mm (front), 315/35 = 110 mm (rear)
22's: 275/35 = 96 mm (front), 315/30 = 95 mm (rear)

There’s a 0.5 inch difference in thickness between the sizes. Hold up your fingers and measure out that much difference. It's hardly anything and is about equal to the tread thickness of most tires.

The only drawback as you go up in size is that the choice of tires goes down and the prices go up, but in my opinion 22's are worth it.

[Caramel]

The 20"s use 275/45 tyres = 124 mm section height on the sidewall

[Frenetic]

Thanks corrected. I was reading a third-party website on OEM tire sizes.

[ORD_Flyer]

Originally Posted by zhangyi17

We have the same exterior color and wheel setup

I have no issue with 20"

Do all Canadian deliveries get the M badge on the fender? I think it looks great and wish US cars came with it from the factory. Reminds me of the S line badge on Audi's, it's a nice subtle touch.

[ORD_Flyer]

Originally Posted by SKBSY8

Hi congrats on G05, I went with 20” for more economical reason in a long run($). The ride is smooth and quiet (no acoustic window setup) to me and I absolutely love it. I’ve heard ppl talking about the tire noise with 21” & 22”.

Love the shadow line contrast on white and also being a winter resident, I think the 20s just offers more convenience and options down in the long run.

[orthopod]

Originally Posted by OzJedi

This looks like very patchy road, hope your car is keeping up with this years heavy rain?

Seems to be doing the job rather well, so far.

Was stuck in knee deep water once, at 6AM, in almost total darkness, but luckily it was in my Hyundai i20, which didnt stall or anything!!!

[KRS_SN]

here are my 21s.

[lexlawless]

Originally Posted by MystroX5

With mixed weather driving, 20” is the only choice. I drove 1100 miles in one day from sun through rain, sleet, ice, then snow. The issue is also temperature changes. Even if it’s dry out and cold, summer tires skate around the dry pavement. I travel across country and I am not going to worry about a flat tire with road conditions like pot holes and construction zones with a ultra thin sidewall. Not on a luxury SUV. If I leave PA in the winter and go to Miami, snow tires and wheels will look ridiculous and ride horrible south of South Carolina. This is that "mix weather driving" I am talking about. Ride with the 20”ers are perfect with my 50i M-Sport an I love the look. There is no AS options for 22"ers and only one AS tire for the 21"ers.

Can you tell me the make/model of the All Season Tire for 21"? I have this staggered set-up:

2018 BMW X5 xDrive50i
Front Tire Size: 285/35R21
Rear Tire Size: 325/30R21

Thanks in advance!

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by lexlawless

Can you tell me the make/model of the All Season Tire for 21"? I have this staggered set-up:

2018 BMW X5 xDrive50i
Front Tire Size: 285/35R21
Rear Tire Size: 325/30R21

Thanks in advance!

There are absolutely no all seasons with your staggered setup.

With OEM sizing 275/40R21 + 315/35R21 there's 1 Pirelli SCORPION VERDE A/S but it is a mix rating for VOLVO front and Porsche N0 and I wouldn't recommend it.

Existing thread here:
tire options for 21"
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1656064

A forum member installed:
Michelin A/S Tires 275/45R21 315/40R21
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1758397

[Jpflo]

Originally Posted by Mongoose777

Hello all,
I am new here on this forum, so hi to everybody.
I just bought a new 2019 BMW X5 M-Sport w/M brakes (x40i) Tanzanite/Brown Merino leather, so its on its way and could possibly be here this weekend.
My question is its coming with 22" wheels. Ive read there are numerous concerns and complaints about wheel and tire damage due to pot holes. Im sure to buy the wheel and tire warranty. But, I also read that the tires will likely only last from 8k to 18k miles, that's like replacing tires almost every year. Does anybody know if the 21" tires will be the same or would they last longer? Im seriously considering going with the 20" 740 M wheel and tires since they are not low profile tires. Are the 20" 740M's a staggered setup? Would they look out of place with the M-Sport setup?
I also got the Comfort Handling Package option, would this effect the 20's or would they work better together?
Thanks for any responses.

I went with 20" wheels, square setup. Also 740M, like previous poster.

For me, was best combination of looks, versatility and ride quality.

Came with Pirelli Scorpions A/S's. Have found them to be very good in all sorts of weather…including snow and ice.

[mnx5er]

Wondering how terrible the stock 22" Contis are during the winter? Our roads are plowed well and most are salted. Just a few days a year that you have to drive through snow.

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by mnx5er

Wondering how terrible the stock 22" Contis are during the winter? Our roads are plowed well and most are salted. Just a few days a year that you have to drive through snow.

Summer tires perform poorly even when it gets very cold not just snow. I lost grip and hit a guardrail with a tiny bit of ice, where cold was likely the bigger factor. Very scary.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by mnx5er

Wondering how terrible the stock 22" Contis are during the winter? Our roads are plowed well and most are salted. Just a few days a year that you have to drive through snow.

The 22's are summer tires which shouldn't be driven on when the temps are below 40 degrees. Even on dry roads you can lose grip and slide around as if you were on ice.

[jad03060]

In addition to losing grip, when it gets cold, the rubber on summer performance tires can get so hard, it literally chunks off under stress (like hitting a bump, stopping hard, or accelerating hard, or turning sharply).

Rubber used in tires generically gets harder from the day it is vulcanized, so even an all-season or winter tire becomes less effective as it ages, not only by the tread wearing down. IOW, what might (barely) work when brand new, may be disastrous the next year or later on.