[RetSurfer]

Originally Posted by tdlutz24

I am taking the PCD and plan on going home that way.... Looking forward to seeing how the drive is.

You're driving to Greensboro, NC from Greer, SC using the parkway?

I do agree the parkway was a GREAT chance to find out things about the car though...

[tdlutz24]

Planning on the southern part of the parkway... maybe as far as Mt Airy... maybe a little further. Getting to the parkway will also be fun. (Usually is!!!)

[jad03060]

Originally Posted by Mikendallas

Any reason not to get the 50e over the 40i?

If you have really high electric rates (but, that is often combined with high gas prices, too, so it takes some calculations), or, if most of your use is longer trips on the highway, or, if you can't or won't recharge the battery regularly, the cost bump on the 50e may not make financial sense unless you factor in the intangible environmental issue.

FOr the average person that can plug in when they get home, or maybe better, gets free charging at work, the 50e makes a lot of sense.

[tdlutz24]

Originally Posted by mobsync

The 123 to 28 then east on 64 is the way to get to the parkway. Trust me.

I will certainly follow-up on that!!!

[Cooperpalooza]

Ordered the 2024 BMW X5 50e with 21" wheels. I live in Colorado and want a sporty all season tire and a solid winter tire. Not a fan of the run flats on BMWs. Does anyone have any suggestions on non-run flat tires for X5? Do you think I'll regret going with 21" vs 20"? I do like to off road from time to far camping and push my vehicles in the snow etc. Do you think I will regret going with the more "conservative not so fresh" 20"

In addition I opted out of the executive package, not a fan of the crystal glass knobs, they seem a little too barbie for me. LED panoramic sunroof would've been cool but mehh. Might be fun to look at on the way back from a red rocks show....lol

Wish the review mirror had more visibility, my current car has a camera embedded in the back of the antenna that pushes live video feed to my rear view providing more visibility in the rear.

[rexus300]

Originally Posted by Cooperpalooza

Ordered the 2024 BMW X5 50e with 21" wheels. I live in Colorado and want a sporty all season tire and a solid winter tire. Not a fan of the run flats on BMWs. Does anyone have any suggestions on non-run flat tires for X5? Do you think I'll regret going with 21" vs 20"? I do like to off road from time to far camping and push my vehicles in the snow etc. Do you think I will regret going with the more "conservative not so fresh" 20"

In addition I opted out of the executive package, not a fan of the crystal glass knobs, they seem a little too barbie for me. LED panoramic sunroof would've been cool but mehh. Might be fun to look at on the way back from a red rocks show....lol

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Beautiful configuration! Unfortunately not alot of 21s all seasons especially on Tirerack including Michelins... You might have to use summers and then dedicated winters like you planned. Thats why I went the 20s route on my 50e because there are plenty all seasons for it and will use a separate 20 winter wheels and tire set.

[rexus300]

There is 1 option all seasons for the 21s non runflat

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/b...rProduct/41950

[gadgetfreak2024]

Originally Posted by rexus300

There is 1 option all seasons for the 21s non runflat

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/b...rProduct/41950

Are they good? And do I care about moving to non RFT?

I have 20s on my build but might consider changing if this is a good solution.

[rexus300]

Originally Posted by gadgetfreak2024

Are they good? And do I care about moving to non RFT?

I have 20s on my build but might consider changing if this is a good solution.

Any non run flat will be superior then the run flat so you won't regret it. These tires are getting good reviews. Only problem is that they are not long lasting and will vibrate over time even with road force balance.

[gadgetfreak2024]

Originally Posted by rexus300

Any non run flat will be superior then the run flat so you won't regret it. These tires are getting good reviews. Only problem is that they are not long lasting and will vibrate over time even with road force balance.

Are the 741Ms mixed configuration? (e.g., wider rears)? They are not listed on the configurator as such (whereas the 915Ms are).

And any general consensus about the 741s vs. the 915s?

Finally, I don't think the 50e comes with a spare... Am I being silly losing RFTs if I'm looking at a 50e with no spare?

[rexus300]

Originally Posted by gadgetfreak2024

Are the 741Ms mixed configuration? (e.g., wider rears)? They are not listed on the configurator as such (whereas the 915Ms are).

And any general consensus about the 741s vs. the 915s?

Finally, I don't think the 50e comes with a spare... Am I being silly losing RFTs if I'm looking at a 50e with no spare?

The 21s 741 are staggered*

As for spare I never used it in 8 years on my current x5 with regular Michelin. Even my other cars the Michelins are amazing. When they get punctured which rarely happens they have super slow leak which allows me times to get it fixed. Never had any blow outs with them. That's why I'm sticking with the 20s and putting non run flat Michelins.

[gadgetfreak2024]

Originally Posted by rexus300

The 20s 741 are square set ups not staggered.

As for spare I never used it in 8 years on my current x5 with regular Michelin. Even my other cars the Michelins are amazing. When they get punctured which rarely happens they have super slow leak which allows me times to get it fixed. Never had any blow outs with them. That's why I'm sticking with the 20s and putting non run flat Michelins.

Thought the 740s were the 20" square. Whereas the 741s are the 21s, no?

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by gadgetfreak2024

Thought the 740s were the 20" square. Whereas the 741s are the 21s, no?

741M's are staggered summer runflats.

[gadgetfreak2024]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

741M's are staggered summer runflats.

Thanks. That’s what I thought.

Is there a consensus view (to the extent such a thing exists on the internet) between which is better between the 741 and the 915s? I assume both are the same specs - correct? So this is purely aesthetics?

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by gadgetfreak2024

Thanks. That’s what I thought.

Is there a consensus view (to the extent such a thing exists on the internet) between which is better between the 741 and the 915s? I assume both are the same specs - correct? So this is purely aesthetics?

Just looks so like color, a personal preference.

[gadgetfreak2024]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Just looks so like color, a personal preference.

And sorry to hijack, but as a person in the NE, my inclination was just to go with the 20” all seasons. But as I wait for my car to hit the build queue, I keep wondering what else I can throw money at on this 50e (lease).

If I wanted a 21” upgrade — and to put all-seasons on — what do people typically ask the dealer to do? Do they sell the performance tires back to the dealer? Do you just end up having two sets of tires?

Just curious what the best strategies are for those of us in the snow belt that want a little more visual oomph — not that I think the 20s are shabby.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by gadgetfreak2024

And sorry to hijack, but as a person in the NE, my inclination was just to go with the 20” all seasons. But as I wait for my car to hit the build queue, I keep wondering what else I can throw money at on this 50e (lease).

If I wanted a 21” upgrade — and to put all-seasons on — what do people typically ask the dealer to do? Do they sell the performance tires back to the dealer? Do you just end up having two sets of tires?

Just curious what the best strategies are for those of us in the snow belt that want a little more visual oomph — not that I think the 20s are shabby.

I would think that the best thing to do is keep them so you have them for the lease turn-in.

[mattsrs]

Originally Posted by gadgetfreak2024

And sorry to hijack, but as a person in the NE, my inclination was just to go with the 20” all seasons. But as I wait for my car to hit the build queue, I keep wondering what else I can throw money at on this 50e (lease).

If I wanted a 21” upgrade — and to put all-seasons on — what do people typically ask the dealer to do? Do they sell the performance tires back to the dealer? Do you just end up having two sets of tires?

Just curious what the best strategies are for those of us in the snow belt that want a little more visual oomph — not that I think the 20s are shabby.

Check tire rack to make sure A/S is available for the specific 21 wheels you want. BMW for some reason uses rare 21 ratios that is hard to find A/S tires for. I had this problem on my 760

[Line Drive]

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[bono]

Why not to use e.g. 21' tires Mercedes GLS uses? I do not understand why people are whining about no 21'' tires or even giving up 21'' and go with 20'' to get A/S. I understand that there could be some error on the speedometer, but it does not show real/accurate speed even with factory tires.

Originally Posted by mattsrs

Check tire rack to make sure A/S is available for the specific 21 wheels you want. BMW for some reason uses rare 21 ratios that is hard to find A/S tires for. I had this problem on my 760

[rexus300]

Originally Posted by bono

Why not to use e.g. 21' tires Mercedes GLS uses? I do not understand why people are whining about no 21'' tires or even giving up 21'' and go with 20'' to get A/S. I understand that there could be some error on the speedometer, but it does not show real/accurate speed even with factory tires.

Not a bad idea but the speedo error is greater than 3% which isn't ideal given the thicker tire profile.

[https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires.j...F+315%2F40-21R

[bono]

3% difference on the speed read does not sound like a lot to me. But I understand that someone could be concerned about having 2 mph difference when driving 70 mph on highway.