BMW X5 Sport Package Winter Tires

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 by Gary Stanley
A customer on the bimmerfest.com Tire Rack Tire and Wheel Forum recently asked me about winter tires for his new BMW X5 Sport Package SUV. 

This sporty SUV (or SAV as BMW likes to call it) comes with large, wide 20" wheels with 275/40R20 up front and 315/35R20 in the rear. It comes equipped with Ultra High Performance Summer tires that, while fantastic in dry and summer conditions, are very poor in cold weather and in snow/ice traction.

A good solution for him was to use the 275/40R20 tire size on both the front and the rear wheels. Using this more narrow tire size, he will have better snow traction as well as have more winter tires to choose from. My top winter snow tire recommendations in this size include the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 and the Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow. 

Interested in what is recommended for YOUR vehicle? Check out tirerack.com!

Comments on BMW X5 Sport Package Winter Tires

Saturday, November 20, 2010 by Sam:
Thanks for the info. What do you think of the Michelin Latitude Alpin? I'm looking for good tread wear. You mentioned using 275/40/R20 square setup. The rear wheel on the style 214 20's is 315/35R20. Will the square setup work? Will most shops be okay installing it? Thanks!
Monday, November 22, 2010 by Gary:
The Latitude Alpin would be a good choice for a lighter snow area, but it would be a step down in snow and ice traction from the Pirelli Scorpion and Blizzak DMV1. Yes, the 275/40R20 will fit rim widths of 20X9-20X11 with no problem. I doubt shops would have a problem doing this as the this is the recommended range provided by the manufacturer.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 by mioller:
I have Run Flats 255 40 R on the front and 285 40R on the rear 19" alloys on a sports package BMW X5
What's the setup for winter
Thanks for your help

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