…improved snow and ice traction vs. the wider 20" O.E. tires. Another advantage of the "square" setup (same sizes front and back) is the ability to rotate your tires front-to-back which will allow for more even treadwear and longer tread life. Another advantage of a Winter / Snow Tire…
…winter / snow tires. Although manufacturers are stepping up to the plate and beginning to offer non-summer X5 tires in the 275/40-20 front and massive 315/35-20 rear sizes, the most popular solution for those looking for the best traction in foul weather is a downsized Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel…
…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…
…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…
…step away from a run-flat tire, Continental offers a fantastic choice. Their ExtremeContact DWS (DWS for Dry, Wet and Snow) has been one of our highest rated Ultra High Performance All-Season tires for quite some time and is available for the X5 and X6. While some tires in the category don't…
…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.…
The Blizzak LM-60 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…
The Blizzak LM-60 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…
…factory tires would be either the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ROF or the Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport RFT. Both of these tires are summer performance 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…
…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 tread pattern to offer more biting edges on snow- and ice-covered…
…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 your SUV or crossover, shop by vehicle to find the winter / snow tires…
…the Acura MDX, BMW X5, Chrysler Pacifica, Ford Edge, Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Volvo XC90. Based on other Bridgestone tires we've tested, expect to see good wet grip, reasonable treadwear, improved fuel economy and good overall performance. This Grand Touring All-Season tire enhances a vehicle's…
…run-flat tires, Mazda MX-5 Miata with 205/45R17 run-flat tires, Lexus IS with 225/40R18 (front) and 255/40R18 (rear) run-flat tires, BMW X5 & X6 with 225/55R18 run-flat tires)* Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 4X4 RFT (exclusively designed for BMW X5 with 255/55R18 or 255/50R19 run-flat tires,…
…is the Michelin Latitude Tour HP. While this tire doesn't receive quite as high of a consumer review as the Continental ExtremeContact DWS, it is also a very popular option for X5 and X6 drivers willing to shed run-flat tires. While the tire doesn't have the same level of steering input…
The Blizzak LM-60 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…
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