Bmw X5 Winter Tires

…run-flat tires. Neither can be driven safely in ice and snow conditions. I've encountered many X5 owners in search of a good winter or all-season tire for this vehicle. Winter capable tire options are extremely limited so I'll outline the best possible options for the X5 4.8. For winter use…

…to mind is BMW's X5. This vehicle, especially when equipped with the optional 20" sport package, is notoriously difficult to outfit with all-season or dedicated winter / snow tires. Although manufacturers are stepping up to the plate and beginning to offer non-summer X5 tires in the 275/40-20…

…with all-season tires is the BMW X5 and X6 with staggered 20" wheels. Unfortunately, with the 275/40R20 front and 315/35R20 rear tire sizes, there aren't any run-flat options up to the task of performing in snowy conditions. Luckily, for drivers willing to step away from a run-flat tire,…

…makes great winter tires, too. The Scorpion Ice & Snow was one such tire and it was a favorite option for many drivers of light trucks, SUVs and crossover applications. Some of the most popular fitments have been the 255/55R18 and 255/50R19 size for the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, Audi Q7 and VW…

…255/50R19 size for the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, Audi Q7 and VW Touareg. For BMW X5 owners, take a look at one of my previous blog posts, "BMW X5 Sport Package Winter Tires" to see how this tire can help your winter driving. The Pirelli Scorpion Winter has a more aggressive, directional…

…RFT is Bridgestone's Performance Winter / Snow run-flat tire developed exclusively for Mini Cooper, Mazda MX-5 and Lexus IS coupe and convertible models, as well as for BMW X5 sport activity vehicle and BMW X6 sport activity coupe drivers looking to combine winter driving traction on dry, wet and…

…stance with wider tires than the standard X5, it also complicates tire shopping when looking for a tire that can perform in all seasons. The 275/40R20 front and 315/35R20 rear tires equipped on the BMW X5 offers a pretty slim selection of all-season tires. Unbeknownst to many BMW X5 owners, most of…

…own a BMW X5 or X6 with staggered 20" wheels, you know that finding all-season tires can be extremely difficult. While many manufacturers supply us with the front size of 275/40R20, very few manufacturers produce a matching rear fitment in size 315/35R20. Currently, there are no run-flat tire…

…on Winter Tires." For wider, lower profile fitments like the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne I recommend the Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow or Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 in cases where the DM-V1 is not available. When the time comes to purchase passenger truck tires, light truck tires or tires for…