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11-17-2011, 04:18 AM
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here's the thread i started a little while back. will probably stick with all season tires since i have 4x4 as well. hope this helps... https://5series.net/forums/topic/118...1#entry1396395
11-17-2011, 04:27 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i M-Tech Sport Package, Carbon Black, Black/Anthracite Bamboo
Ran Pirelli 210 Sottozero Series II on OEM 128's for the same car for one Cleveland winter, really happy with performance. However, wish I went with 18" for appearance.
12-04-2011, 05:44 PM
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I have a 535xi and in winter I mount 17" Hakkapellittas on Replika alloy rims. Fantastic winter tires. My son says I should be able to climb trees with those tires, but I feel he exaggerates slightly.
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12-04-2011, 05:49 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 speed, Silver Gray A08, Gray leather
Mods: Hard-Wired Passport 9500ix LIVE , K&N Air + RPi Scoop, Mtech V2.1 AE, ACS pedals+Ebrake, flip up front plate, OEM 172's, Custom M Kit, M3 shift knob, Eisemann Race Exhaust
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I run blizzak ws-70s on a 17 inch wheel. Awesome tire, never got stuck once with them and we had some major snow last year in Buffalo. I had conti winters they sucked.
After about 5000 miles last year the rear tires wore down to 9/32 and the fronts were still at 10-11/32's. Good tread life for such a soft tire
After about 5000 miles last year the rear tires wore down to 9/32 and the fronts were still at 10-11/32's. Good tread life for such a soft tire
12-05-2011, 08:12 AM
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My Ride: 2012 535i X-driveSpace Grey/Black Dakota, Fineline Anthracite Trim; Executive Package (Rear View, Lumbar, Nav, Voice, SIRIUS, HiFi Pro) Technology Package (Hi Beam Assist, Lane Departure, Blind Spot Detection, Surround View) BMW Apps (Apps, Smart Pho
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Starting second season on Michelin X-Ice i2 on OEM rims. Love them. Usually forget they are winter tires.
12-05-2011, 12:50 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i, 6 speed manual
Model Year: 2006
Just mounted 4 new Michelin X-Ice2 on 17" wheels on my 06 550i. Ride is quiet and smooth but handling is inferior to 18" staggered.
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