08-14-2020, 01:01 PM | #1 |
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Winter Tires for X3 M40i
Moving to Colorado, need to get a 2nd set of tires for the M40i.
Looking at the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV ZP as well as the Blizzack LM001 RFT, Any recommendations? Better to spend the extra $$ and get a whole new wheel & tire set from tire-Rack? Thanks for the help! |
08-14-2020, 01:22 PM | #2 | |
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I am very happy with it, was sad to switch back to the Dueler all seasons. Ride quality is excellent. Blizzack will probably be better for more extreme environments |
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08-14-2020, 04:10 PM | #5 |
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nokian hakapaletta is a really good one for winter, and one i'm considering for my second set. previously I did alpin p4s on my audi and loved them, but didn't need severe winter tires.
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08-14-2020, 07:40 PM | #6 |
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I seriously doubt it. The 698 19" wheels just barely clear.
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08-15-2020, 11:31 AM | #8 |
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Works for me
I got the LM001s on 698s for my 2018 X3M40i and they have been great! The tires have been through 2 winters (Eastern Washington, Idaho panhandle) and still have 75% tread. They stick as well or better than the Ice-Xs I had on my '07 X3
In fact, I switched my summer tires to the 698s, as I like the look better. If another forum member has a full set of snows on 698s, I'd give it a serious look. |
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08-15-2020, 03:27 PM | #9 |
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Most would say no, and so would I for UK, but I am pretty sure many on this forum have managed 18"s as winter setup from tirerack
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It looks like where we are moving gets bout 3 feet of snow a year on average. We have Summers on the stock wheels. Not sure if it’s extreme enough for the blizzacks or not. |
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I'm not a fan of the Blizzaks, as their best winter compound is not throughout the entire tire, and wears out before the tire does. I've had good luck with the Michelin Latitude X-Ice X12, which is actually only of the few winter tires that has a tread wear warranty. It's also quiet on the highway.
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