So it looks like you end up paying cost of having a staggered setup. Any thoughts on this? Square set up is fine but you're going to have to fork over the extra cash for the rims. Originally Posted by twelvei. I am also in nor cal but will have to take the car to snowboarding every winter season, so I need all-season at least.
My car came with the 20" M and summer tires, so I am putting on Continental DWS and getting a spare tire and selling the summer tires. You may think about doing the same. The DWS will last k easily. After getting seriously annoyed on the E70 20" staggered package and achieving only 12kmi, I went in and had an alignment re-done with the toe as close to zero as possible. Just an FYI. Mitch P. Originally Posted by sandwi Ok, do you plan to keep the staggered setup?
From what I understand, tread life "warranty" is cut in half from standard same size. AFAIK, tread life with stock is low due to performance tires.. Private First Class. I just replaced my P Zeros on my X5 with the staggered setup at miles. I was on the fence and your advise was the little nudge I needed to pull the plug to go with 20s lux. When the time comes to replace tires, I'll go with all-season.. Much appreciated! Second Lieutenant. One thing I didn't see mentioned in this thread is which engine we are talking about, 35D, 35i, 50i, huge difference on the tire wear I got the 20" staggered summers for my X6 35i because I knew I would be putting winter tires on, but I wasn't thinking about the fact that summers will wear much quicker than all-seasons.
In fact I would say there is almost zero chance that we could get 20, miles and have enough tread left to pass lease inspection. Just hit 40k on my 20" performance RTF's. Going to replace soon though. Benefits of living in socal I ordered a Sdrive40i with 22" rims that should be coming in any day now.
I'm not sure which tires will come on it, conti or pirelli, but was curious what type of mileage to expect from the tires. I'm coming from a Jeep Grand Cherokee and have 30k miles on it with plenty of life left in the tires but assuming that won't be the case w the new car.
I live in LA and have a fairly short non highway commute to work. Any insight would be appreciated. Appreciate 0. Private First Class. If you don't get your wheels aligned religiously every 12 months - you'll get 40,km tops.
Originally Posted by jammit. Brigadier General. Originally Posted by x5legend Seriously, 25k miles? You'll be lucky if you get to half of that. These are summer performance tires. Gotta pay to play. Appreciate 1. Originally Posted by Kief. Lieutenant Colonel. Replaced my 22'' conti tires at if i remember it was 14k.
Most likely you will be getting the pirelli if your in LA. Was told we will get about 10KK in the Arizona with the warmer summers for our 21s. Moreover, handling on snow and ice is among the best winter tires. Run-flat tires are able to provide you with sufficient traction and grip without any pressure inside.
These tires have much stiffer sidewalls, which are able to sustain the whole weight of the vehicle as long as you drive up to 50mph for up to 50 miles. There are numerous reasons why BMW installs these tires from the factory, but the single most important one is practicality. In these vehicles, there is no need for a spare tire, space that can be added to the boot capacity. That said, run-flat tires have some disadvantages. They are heavier, which hinders performance and handling, and they are also stiffer, which makes the ride much worse.
Overall, non-run-flat tires will give you better performance and a better ride. Now, the easiest thing to do is to replace the run-flat tires on your BMW X5 with new ones. The problem is, when you do that, there is not much choice on the market. Apart from the same tires that you already used, there are brands that offer run-flat tires in BMW X5 sizes inches and up. Fortunately, you can install non-run-flat tires on your BMW X5. You will lose the ability to drive with a punctured tire in this case, though, so purchasing tire sealant or a smaller spare tire is a must.
On the other hand, you will get much better driving dynamics and much higher levels of comfort. For those reasons, I will put both run-flat and non-run-flat tires on our list, so you can make the final choice. Touring tires come as standard on lower-level BMW X5 models with six-cylinder engines or some hybrid models. These tires are primarily designed for comfort, quietness, lower fuel consumption, and outstanding longevity. That said, some modern models can provide decent overall performance.
As their name suggests, touring tires are designed for covering very long distances, and for people that cover a lot of miles annually. To be able to keep with that much traveling, touring tires are designed to have a very long treadlife.
The best models in this category often come with a 70,mile treadwear warranty, while some manufacturers even provide an 80,mile treadwear warranty. That said, not all touring tires last that long.
The run-flat touring tires that you get on the BMW X5 from the factory usually come with much lower treadlife warranties. In the run-flat category, even the best touring tires only come with 30,miles treadwear warranty. For that reason, we recommend going for normal touring tires and a tire-sealing kit.
Standard touring tires are not only more durable, but they are much less expensive to buy in the first place. In our experience, non-run-flat tires last twice as long as run-flat tires, which is not insignificant. Touring tires are also by far the best choice if you want a comfortable ride. With these tires, your BMW X5 will have the best ride quality, and it will also be the quietest. Nevertheless, run-flat touring tires again trail behind standard touring tires in the ride quality department.
As a result of the stiffer sidewalls, run-flat models usually have worse ride quality, especially over larger potholes. The stiffer sidewalls make for a more responsive drive and better stability at higher speeds.
Enthusiast drivers will immediately have issues with the lack of responsiveness and especially lack of grip and traction for spirited driving. You will still get completely safe driving experience, both over dry and wet surfaces, just not a particularly enjoyable one.
As their name suggests, these tires are primarily designed for performance and sporty handling rather than comfort. Moreover, these tires provide a much better stability at higher speeds, which is important for drivers that often drive on the highway. As a result of the sticky tread, these tires have better traction for hard acceleration, higher grip in the corners, and stronger braking.
In other words, you will be able to drive faster through every corner, accelerate more aggressively, and brake much later. The biggest disadvantage of these tires is the worse ride quality when compared to touring tires.
That is especially true for the run-flat models, which are honestly too expensive. The X-Drive system is very intelligent and capable of giving you traction over very slippery surfaces. Unlike real off-road SUV vehicles, the BMW X5 has very small wheel articulation, which means that driving over very uneven surfaces is out of the question.
Moreover, the ground clearance of the car is not as large as off-road-focused SUVs. Nevertheless, touring tires will retain the on-road comfort and safe handling that BMW X5 drivers require.
All-terrain tires are simply too noisy and lack overall refinement in the handling department. Of course, it does! Apart from choosing tires that suit your driving style, you also need to think about the climate in your area. Each tire is designed to tackle certain conditions — there is no single tire that will work outstandingly well in every weather. On tires designed for hot weather, the rubber compound is harder and stickier, while on tires designed for very cold weather, the rubber is softer and more pliable.
There is a good reason for that.
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