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      10-15-2021, 03:16 PM   #5
nate196
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Originally Posted by stracha View Post
Hi, I have G82 xDrive M4 with M826 bicolor rims (275/35/R19 in the front and 285/30/R20 in the back). The time has come to put on winter tires, and I found a set of Michelin Alpine 5 winter tires at the local tire shop. Basically I can put winter tires in the exactly same dimensions as my summer tires- two 275/35/R19 Michelin Alpine 5 tires in the front and two 285/30/R20 Michelin Alpine 5 tires in the back for 1,400 Euro. On the other hand, local BMW dealer has a set of 4 OEM winter wheels (M829 jet black rims with 275/35/R19 Michelin Alpine 5 tires) for 4,400 Euro. Since the cost difference is not insignificant, my question is can I go with the first option? Why do the OEM winter tires have 19 inch rims both in the front and the back, and OEM summer tires have 19/20s? What is the worst thing that can happen if I go with the first option? My home town has very few days with snow during winter, I put it mostly for rain cuz I have cup2 tires right now
Same dilemma
I have g80 Sedan 19/20 setup

Tire rack is all done with 19s

Was forced to go with 20s all around
275 30 20
20 x 9.5

MSW 50 rims
Vredestein wintrac pro

Anyone have review on the tires?
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