Winter Tire help

[Ridicule23]

Hello,


I am looking to get winter tires for the X5M, however i am not sure if i should go 295/40/21 or 295/35/21 for the pirelli scorpion winters. Also do you recommend that i go the same size front and rear? link-

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....cleSearch=true

[BMWOO7]

I don't know if they are 'new' but I noticed that there are DWS06 tires in 295/35/21...

Wondering if anyone has these or put them on their factory 21" wheels for the winter.

[domd817]

I will be able to post pictures of the Pirelli 295/35r21's Tuesday evening when the car gets picked up if that would help.

[Ridicule23]

Originally Posted by domd817

I will be able to post pictures of the Pirelli 295/35r21's Tuesday evening when the car gets picked up if that would help.

thanks bud

[Luca42]

Originally Posted by domd817

I will be able to post pictures of the Pirelli 295/35r21's Tuesday evening when the car gets picked up if that would help.

+1. Thanks. Will also be interested in your impressions on ride quality in switching from the PSS.

[tastelid]

Get whatever comes with the stock winter package?

[domd817]

Originally Posted by Luca42

+1. Thanks. Will also be interested in your impressions on ride quality in switching from the PSS.

The car is actually new so it's being delivered with the 295's on it so I wouldn't be able to give a comparison to the PSS's until spring when they would be put on

[Luca42]

Originally Posted by domd817

The car is actually new so it's being delivered with the 295's on it so I wouldn't be able to give a comparison to the PSS's until spring when they would be put on

So your car is being delivered with Pirellis on your 21" wheel? If so, did your dealer give you this option? Are they winters or all season?

[domd817]

Originally Posted by Luca42

So your car is being delivered with Pirellis on your 21" wheel? If so, did your dealer give you this option? Are they winters or all season?

The car went through the PDI and stuff with the PSS's on. I had the Pirelli winters shipped to the dealer and am having them installed before delivery. The tires were not bought through the dealer.

[Luca42]

Originally Posted by domd817

The car went through the PDI and stuff with the PSS's on. I had the Pirelli winters shipped to the dealer and am having them installed before delivery. The tires were not bought through the dealer.

Gotcha. Thanks Dom. Congrats on your new car!

[domd817]

Originally Posted by Luca42

Gotcha. Thanks Dom. Congrats on your new car!

Thanks. It's actually my moms but I help her out bc she doesn't know much about that type of stuff. The plus is she's only 30 minutes away so I can go steal it when I can and help you guys out with your questions.

[domd817]

Let me know if you want any additional pics.

[JNoSol]

OP: What wheels are you putting these on? Sounds like you're trying to fit 295 into the stock rear 11.5" wide wheels, which would be a stretch.

[AudioGreg]

i tried a set of michelin x-ice2 (285/40r20 i think) on the 20x10/20x11 wheels. the fronts fit great. despite several who said they would fit (michelin, tire rack) the rears were so stretched for width they left the edge of the wheel exposed. didn't like this at all so went with 275front and 315back ultimately.

[Ridicule23]

Originally Posted by JNoSol

OP: What wheels are you putting these on? Sounds like you're trying to fit 295 into the stock rear 11.5" wide wheels, which would be a stretch.

I would be putting them on the 21' stock rims..

[Ridicule23]

Originally Posted by domd817

Let me know if you want any additional pics.

looks good however did you go 295 35 21 all around ? and how's the ride quality so far

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by Ridicule23

I would be putting them on the 21' stock rims..

295 all around is too narrow for the OEM rear 21x11.5". This is what I recommend.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....2F30-21%20Rear

[jcfay]

That does look a bit like a wheel begging to be curb rashed...

[domd817]

Originally Posted by Ridicule23

looks good however did you go 295 35 21 all around ? and how's the ride quality so far

Yes did go 295/35 square set up. and never went over 25mph due to traffic. Will take it for a drive tomorrow and report back.

[Poleposition]

I got the Pirellis for my 21s in stock sizes. Got the tires months ago. Havent had a reason to switch out yet as the weather has been so warm. I would guess in the next couple weeks, I'll make the switch. I dont understand the stretch look. Why?

[UrbanExtant]

I have to agree with JNoSol when he questions the use of size 295 tires all around on the stock 21" rims. For those attempting this, what is your purpose in doing so? What do you believe to be gained from using inappropriately sized tires for these rims, when there are correct sized tires easily procured?

[domd817]

Originally Posted by UrbanExtant

I have to agree with JNoSol when he questions the use of size 295 tires all around on the stock 21" rims. For those attempting this, what is your purpose in doing so? What do you believe to be gained from using inappropriately sized tires for these rims, when there are correct sized tires easily procured?

The correct size tires are not easily produced. The dealer nor tirerack were able to obtain them. The 295's are what tirerack recommended. If I could've got the original size I would've.