which rims for m5 on winter

[**335i**]

hey

20 inch or 19 inch for winter? and tires front and rear which diameter, example front 265 rear 295

Thanks

[Charlie Brown]

I bought the BMW 19" winter wheel/tire package that came with Pirelli sotozero. 255/45/19. They worked great. Then decided to buy an extra set of standard m5 19s and run 265/295 f/r in continental winter performance tires.

[**335i**]

Originally Posted by Charlie Brown

I bought the BMW 19" winter wheel/tire package that came with Pirelli sotozero. 255/45/19. They worked great. Then decided to buy an extra set of standard m5 19s and run 265/295 f/r in continental winter performance tires.

Thanks for answering so 19 is okay for winter even if there is plenty of snow? You mean 255/45/19 front and rear?

[Charlie Brown]

Yes and yes. I drove in a snow storm from Milwaukee to Chicago with the BMW 19" 255/45/19 square setup with no issues. I was easily passing "SUVs" with their worst-of-all-season tires. I'd could safely maintain 55-60 mph where all the AWD all-season crowd was struggling at 45 mph. Tires make the difference. Add the that the car's traction and stability control systems and the M5 has no issues with snow.

[**335i**]

Thanks for answer can BMW 20 inches be used for winter?

[HappyMan]

Ohh My GOD its pain in the a$$ finding winter tires for stock 20inch sizes.
I can not find any brand with sizes 265/35/20 and 295/30/20.

I want Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 in these sizes but no Luck. I heard 265/35/20 does not sell in US but I donot live in US and still can not find them

[HappyMan]

And why Michelin Pilot alpin pa4's exist in two different patterns?
Which one is better?

[Revms1]

U could use 255/285 snow tires

[HappyMan]

Originally Posted by Revms1

U could use 255/285 snow tires

Can I use 255/295? I want more grip at the rear on cold and wet wethers

[Revms1]

Originally Posted by HappyMan

Can I use 255/295? I want more grip at the rear on cold and wet wethers

I usually try to keep the rolling diameter between the front and rear tires within 1% difference
I found it easier to find winter tires in 255/285 versus 265/295 so basically 10mm less in tire width front and rear so no issues at all
I wound up purchasing Nokian R2 in 255/285, should have them in another week

[**335i**]

Originally Posted by Revms1

U could use 255/285 snow tires

so that means 20 inch wheels can wear those 255/35/20 and 285/30/20 or better 265/35/20 and 295/30/20?

[HappyMan]

Originally Posted by **335i**

so that means 20 inch wheels can wear those 255/35/20 and 285/30/20 or better 265/35/20 and 295/30/20?

Yes I bought Pirelli in 20's 265/295.

[scott135i]

Originally Posted by HappyMan

And why Michelin Pilot alpin pa4's exist in two different patterns?
Which one is better?

Top ones are the n-spec directional. They're designed for Porsche and have more performance characteristics. I just got them. They're awesome.

[HappyMan]

Pirellis

[**335i**]

Originally Posted by HappyMan

Yes I bought Pirelli in 20's 265/295.

Thanks, so i will look for winter 265/35/20 and 295/30/20 with those rims: