Winter Tire Setup

xrbx17 · 10-09-2021, 04:26 PM

2019 M550i Is it okay to run squared setup for winters? or is staggered preferred?. Looking to get a set of used 664M wheels they come with Pirelli Sottozero 3 run flat 245/40R19 98V XL.

carbo56 · 10-10-2021, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by xrbx17

2019 M550i Is it okay to run squared setup for winters? or is staggered preferred?. Looking to get a set of used 664M wheels they come with Pirelli Sottozero 3 run flat 245/40R19 98V XL.

Yes, squared is fine for the winter. That is the exact config I have used for my 2018 M550 and now with my 2021 M550. The Sottozeros are fine, although I did have a couple that developed bubbles by the end of the winter.

Joe-BMW33 · 10-12-2021, 06:41 AM

Squared is fine and preferred for winter. 19" wheels are not the most ideal for winter as the rubber profile is limited, but I get it, they look good. If you don't care about looks, 18" would be better. The BMW store has some decent winter wheel and tire packages for the M550. Not too expensive either.

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