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Wow - in US vehicles the TPMS is in the wheel and you'd need to ensure TPMS is on your alternate set of wheels too..
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I used my all season tires on the stock 19" M-Sport Wheels through one winter season here in the Colorado Rockies and they did a good job. If you are looking for a winter set up I would go with a 17" or 18" tire and wheel set up. Good luck!
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I have BMW "replica" wheels, 17" and Nokia Hakkapeliitta 7 as tyres.
This is how it looks: http://i42.tinypic.com/wk3bqg.jpg And this is how it drives: Extremly good traction on snow and ice, yet ok to drive on plain asphalt as well. Not too much noise. AFAIK, you can get these even as size 20" ![]() http://www.nokiantyres.com/tyre?id=1...akkapeliitta+7 Of course they have tyres without studs as well, e.g. http://www.nokiantyres.com/tyre?id=1...akkapeliitta+R |
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I'm having a difficult time finding winter tyres that will fit on the staggered M-Sport 19" setup. I've tried on Pirelli, Goodyear, Michelin, Continental and Dunlop websites so far but none of them do a matching set of winter tyres for the staggered wheels. Any suggestions?
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They are the: Pirelli W240 Sottozero S2 RSC 245/45 R19 102 V XL and 275/40 R19 105 V XL. Though I would not recommend staggered wheels for the winter as you will most likely have handling problems. I was lucky and my dealer is GIVING me (not kidding) brand new 309s 19" (not staggered) with Dunlop tyres. Again, I do not recommend staggered for the winter unless you never have snow or slush ![]() |
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All this is my opinion but if you speak to the dealer or tire people you might hear the same thing. I just think that safety/handling is more important than looks. Last edited by Chris55; 10-02-2012 at 03:58 AM.. |
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![]() That evening he told me that the wheels + tires would cost 4,300 CHF but as we got a car that was loaded (except for the sunroof) he spoke to the boss and was told to give them to us as a gift, for free!!! I can tell you that my wife and I were totally stunned.. but happy! |
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I've used Hakkapeliitta, Blizzaks and IceX tires on my cars and I think I'll go with Blizzaks for the X3 as I've found they provide the best grip IMO.
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