X5 (4.8) --> Tires

bmw_lodhi · 07-01-2010, 03:12 PM

I currently have the 19 inch on the X5, year 2007.
Wanted to know, if 20 or the 21 inch would be okay to drive in the snow.
I live in the New England region.

Please advise.
Thanks.

baby huey · 07-01-2010, 03:47 PM

In general, it's not the tire diameter.
Rather, it's the aspect ratio and tire type.
A "fat" tire (low aspect ratio) tends to ride on the snow, rather than plowing into it, thus creating a very slippery situation!
Also, you need to look for an all season tire rather than a performance one.

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bmw_lodhi New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 528xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	X5 (4.8) --> Tires I currently have the 19 inch on the X5, year 2007. Wanted to know, if 20 or the 21 inch would be okay to drive in the snow. I live in the New England region. Please advise. Thanks.
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baby huey Private First Class 8 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2013 X5M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	Driving in Snow In general, it's not the tire diameter. Rather, it's the aspect ratio and tire type. A "fat" tire (low aspect ratio) tends to ride on the snow, rather than plowing into it, thus creating a very slippery situation! Also, you need to look for an all season tire rather than a performance one.
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