08-16-2013, 02:53 PM | #1 |
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18" winter tires and 19" all-seasons
I found a good deal on 307's and now need to get 18" winter tires. I have the SAP option with 309's and 19" tires. I like the handling so far. It's not a sport car but it handles great. Will I be disappointed going to an 18" winter tire? I was going to stay with 19" winters but decided to downsize one size based on what everyone says. Will the X3 roll in the corners? Will the X3 feel 'boaty'. I have the DHP.
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08-16-2013, 03:00 PM | #3 |
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But you don't have the 19" wheels to compare it to. That's what I was looking for. there's more sidewall flex in the 18" wheel but don't know if that plus the fact that the tires will be winter tires will make it noticeably 'sloppier'. I don't expect to take it to the track but don't want to sacrifice good handling either.
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08-16-2013, 05:04 PM | #4 |
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I have SAP with 309 summers and 307 winters. I don't have DHP. The 307's have a softer ride, but other than that, I didn't notice any difference in handling.
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I have read that 18" snows is the way to go if you feel you must. 18" rims on an X3 are too small IMHO
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mibmwx3...what snow tires did you get? steve |
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08-22-2013, 09:04 AM | #7 |
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I have 19" 309's on my X3 and I ran with 18" blizzaks last winter. They have a slightly softer feel but over all the handling felt about the same to me.
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08-23-2013, 08:56 AM | #10 |
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I had Dunlop's as my previous winter tire. Grandtrek SJ5. They were pretty good. But I think I may try either Michellin's or Nokian's this time. New winter tires won't be released for a little while now.
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