11-08-2017, 08:54 AM | #1 |
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Winter tires
Time to get winter tires for the new X5. Unfortunately, the wheel sizes are different from my old e70, so I can't reuse my beloved Nokian Hakka 7s. They also no longer make the 7s, and the 8s are sold out in North America. I could do the Hakka R2 SUV which seems fine (though very expensive), if a bit tamer than the 7 and 8.
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11-08-2017, 08:58 AM | #2 |
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I love the Nokians on my e46, they are unbelievably good. I agree they are pricey and hard to find, but if you're going to be keeping the x5 for a while probably worth the price for Boston winters. Did you check ebay for 8s? Might be able to onsey twosey a set from there if you have some patience.
On that note, if you still have your e70 set up and want to discuss selling them, PM me
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11-08-2017, 09:06 AM | #3 | |
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11-08-2017, 09:11 AM | #4 |
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I have the gamut on sedan winter tires but little experience with SUV ones (only one set on my short lived X5d).
I'd say stick with something H-rated or lower speed. Michelin X-ice line and Bridgestones are all fine tires. |
11-08-2017, 09:47 AM | #5 |
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I ended up with some Michelin on the x3 because it was the only thing TR had in the size I wanted. Sometimes having no choice makes the decision easy.
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11-08-2017, 09:59 AM | #6 | |
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Edit: We have a square 18-inch set up from the E70: 255/55R-18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 RFT Run Flat |
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11-08-2017, 10:13 AM | #7 |
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I only have the old staggered tires - I never got dedicated winter wheels. It appears I can get Nokian Hakka 8s with studs, but that doesn't help me at all. Darn!
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11-08-2017, 10:35 AM | #8 | |
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11-08-2017, 10:51 AM | #9 | |
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11-08-2017, 08:26 PM | #10 |
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Going with the R2s. My mechanic got me a great deal.
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