05-27-2016, 07:45 AM | #1 |
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Winter setups
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As we approach our first winter, what are you guys planning to run? I would like to pickup a set of style 566 (e.g., 18" base model wheels) but knockoffs are cheaper. Tire Rack's X1 imaging isn't up yet, so I can't simulate the wheels on the vehicle. So it's a bit tough because I've never bought SUV wheels before and have no clue what will look good. Suggestions? Maybe this? https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...tire=25TR8WS80 Something beefier like Sparcos? https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...tire=25TR8WS80 More classic split spoke? Would that look weird on an SUV? https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...tire=25TR8WS80 These are only $128.. similar to some older E53 X5 5 spoke.. https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...tire=25TR8WS80 Although these are based on a Mini platform, is it still 5x120 72.56 CB? edit: nm found it, it's different 5x112 66.6mm CB with 47-52mm offsets
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05-27-2016, 01:30 PM | #3 |
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Summer in Canada.
I will probably start to think about winter times in Sept or October with a plan to have them on by end of Nov and take them off end of March. But summer just started here so not thinking about winter driving just yet. |
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I will have to sell my winter tires from my previous Audi Q5 and get a new set for the X1. |
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05-28-2016, 05:32 PM | #6 |
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Yeah maybe I'm jumping the gun here. But sometime between now and July, Bridgestone offers some good rebates on studless winters.
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05-29-2016, 02:51 AM | #7 |
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I reckon its a good time, I'll be ordering my winter wheels and tyres in the next week :-)
Our winters are super mild compared to yours, even up in the Northern wastelands. |
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08-31-2016, 11:07 AM | #9 |
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BMW list the following for the X1 winter tires
Runflat: 17" and 18" Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 RFT Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Runflat Non-Runflat: 17" Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Goodyear Ultragrip 8 Performance
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08-31-2016, 08:25 PM | #10 |
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I have the same wheels as Flopdog but with Bridgestone blizzak tyres.
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09-01-2016, 06:36 PM | #15 |
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For what it's worth, I noticed that all the cars on the Alpine XDrive experience day I attended (all snow/ice driving) were fitted with the Bridgestone Blizzak tyres. Even the X6M and X5M, and a "hot lap" X3 RWD. I was incredibly impressed with the grip just these tyres gave the cars.
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09-01-2016, 08:51 PM | #16 |
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As stated at the top of the thread.
5x112 66.6mm CB with 47-52mm offsets Also those OEM wheel/tire setups are overpriced by about $1200. Go with Tirerack (I'm in Canada too, it's still worth it). CB is of little consequence. They come with centering rings.
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09-02-2016, 09:13 PM | #18 |
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Anyone have an opinion on Nokian winter tires, I used them last season on my 19 inch 2016 X1, never really got a feel for them in snow because of the very mild winter in the Cleveland area.
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Very good. IMO the WS series Blizzak suit the character of the car better but they are maybe the best. Hakka R's are the ones to get.
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I've used the Blizzak's in the past (very good) and Dunlop winter sports (laughable at best). |
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09-08-2016, 07:23 PM | #21 |
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Ignore blue plastic MSW center cap. Very light actually. Supposedly "winter rated" wheel as well which I imagine applies to the finish.
MSW 48 18x8 with 225/50 R18 Blizzak WS80 With centering rings to fit 5x112 66.6mm CB Stock are 47-52mm offsets
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My other option is M wheels but they're 18" and I'm not sure about 18" as winter setup. |
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