09-03-2018, 04:27 AM | #1 |
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225/55-18 vs 225/50-18
Did anybody try to put 225/55-18 tires instead of 225/50-18?
I have a set of a rather new 225/55-18 winter tires and would like to use them for my x1 f48 i20 x-drive. Last edited by lennono; 09-09-2018 at 10:50 AM.. |
09-03-2018, 09:38 AM | #2 | |
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The 55's will give you more "pothole protection"...I'm running 17" tires with 225/55 Conti DWS tires, since I value their improved wet/light snow traction and the smoother quieter ride over all out handling..I don't drive at 9/10's like I used to, so why put up with the harsher ride and more risk of rim damage? |
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09-03-2018, 11:38 AM | #3 |
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Well, I'll be the contrarian. IMO, it's not good idea to change the tire diameter and it should be avoided if possible. In the case of a larger diameter tire, it's heaver, taller and has larger sidewalls. The first two reduce off the line acceleration, the second changes the speedometer and the third makes the tire more flexible which reduces handling.
Spitpilot seems to like his old-school narrow tires with larger sidewalls, but he can have them. I like my vehicles to handle and I don't mind giving some ride smoothness for handling. Knock on wood, but I've never lost a tire or wheel to a pothole. |
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09-03-2018, 06:24 PM | #4 |
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There's a middle path, which says for winter use (and provided you always keep that in mind) they'll be fine, noting limitations and effects of the higher profile
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09-04-2018, 04:35 AM | #5 |
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Well, I will try 225/55-18 winter tires for sure (would like to save money)...
It it happens that this size is not suitable at all, then I will have to buy 225/50-18 winter... But firstly I would like to try... My worry is about whether such big size 225/55-18 could bring any harm to x-drive system or not? |
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09-06-2018, 05:40 AM | #7 |
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Check with your insurers as you are in fact are changing the spec from how BMW supply its variants.
Some insurers are hot on any changes from normal spec and you don't want a possible claim care to hinge on non standard tyres? |
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09-06-2018, 06:53 AM | #8 |
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Our insurers are not such strict like, let's say, either in Europe or Russia.
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09-06-2018, 09:54 AM | #9 | |
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The concern for AWD systems isn't tire diameter per se but differences in tire diameter large enough to "confuse the X drive and/or stability system" due to large differences in wheel speeds. As long as you use the same tires all around, no problem. Furthermore, the compact spare (135/90 17) that BMW supplies for the US buyers who opt out of RFT's has a diameter of 26.6 inches...compare that to the 225/45 19's 27 inches. Obviously the X1's systems can cope with slight variations in diameter. So, other than the slight reduction in suspension compression distance I mentioned earlier you will see no impact using the tires you have for winter season. |
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Have the staggered M sport package wheels and low profile Michelin A3's for summer fun with the 328 if I want to scare the wife on freeway on ramps. |
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09-06-2018, 05:47 PM | #12 | |
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Narrower wheels provide less support to the tire sidewalls, so the tires flex more when cornering. Great if ride is more important to you than handling, but not great if you want your vehicle to handle. Similarly, smaller diameter wheels also have a detrimental affect on handling. Again, if you value ride more than handling, that's your choice. I'm glad you're happy with the continental DWS tires. Personally, I am not a fan of all season tires and I never recommend anyone to purchase them. They are a compromise, jack of all trades, master of none. Even the name "all-season", is a misnomer. They should be called three season tires because they are not designed for snow. I use summer tires for spring, summer and fall and winter tires for winter. I have 285/30-19 continental DW (the summer version) on the back end of my M3. They are relatively quiet tires and they are not harsh, but this is because they have very soft sidewalls. It's misleading of Continental to call them premium ultra high performance tires. These tires are very soft and the back end of my car is very unsettled with them. (Previously, I had Michelin PS2 on the back and the back end was much more planted.) The only reason I put the Continentals on the car is because at the time, the size of Michelin PS2 that I wanted was only available as a run-flat tire and the PSS was not available at all. When I replace the Continental DW, I will probably use the I will probably switch to the newer Continental extremecontact sport or Michelin PSS, which is now available in the size I want. I have heard good reports about the new Continental. It's much more comparable to the PSS, whereas the DW is not in the same league. I'm not bashing your choice. You have different priorities than I have. Maybe where you live, there are a lot more pot holes. I would be a very unhappy camper if I had 225/55-17 all season tires on my X2, but that's me. Update: I see you live in Nevada. I don't get why you're running all season tires in that climate. If you want to scare your wife, put real performance summer tires on your car, such as PSS or PS4. You won't believe the difference. |
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09-07-2018, 10:56 AM | #13 |
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It's perfectly fine to use those tires, the difference is minimal. All the effect other people are describing (ride comfort, handling, speedometer, etc ...) are true but hardly noticeable.
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We visit the Bay Area often during winter season, so #1 for me is good wet traction, decent mobility in the light snow we get around town and good enough dry performance for my level of driving aggressiveness for my CA driving... along with outstanding wear rating which you won't get with full on winter tires. If you come on down and drive the CA roads these days, you'd see they are truly "3rd world"!!! And the traffic flows so fast and tight you don't have much ability to dodge the rough spots!...So yes, I considered the cost of tire/wheel replacement and the risk of damage when I went to the 17's. |
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07-23-2023, 01:22 PM | #16 |
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just ordered 4 new tyres for my x1 23d xdrive .. remapped to 260bhp
anyway got to garage and boom my 225/40/18 was in fact 225/55/18 haha it does in fact fill the arch now .. but drives fine |
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