Wheel purchase question

[Eurogreek]

I have a guy locally that is selling a set of 469m wheels ( staggered) and snow tires off of an x6 for $2000. My question is would they work on my 18 x m sport and do you think it’s a good price?

[P1]

Yes, 469s will work on your 2018 X5. As far as the price is concerned: that's not something we can give feedback on. If it's a good deal to YOU, then go for it.

[phipark]

Snow tires on 469m is a little odd. I'd look for a smaller wheel set for snows

[RED_Y_]

Nothing wrong with 20" with snow tires, BMW offered them for F85/F86 as recommended size.

[jiggz]

Originally Posted by Eurogreek

I have a guy locally that is selling a set of 469m wheels ( staggered) and snow tires off of an x6 for $2000. My question is would they work on my 18 x m sport and do you think it’s a good price?

Yes they'll work, 469M's are an F15/F16 OEM wheel.

$2000 is right in the ballpark for OEM 469M wheels w/ tires. 'Good price' would depend on wheel condition and tire brand/remaining tread. If the wheels are in good shape/don't have a bunch of rash, and it's got a good set of tires with lots of remaining tread, then I'd say it's a 'good price.' If they're all rashed up with crap tires, probably not a 'good deal.'

Originally Posted by phipark

Snow tires on 469m is a little odd. I'd look for a smaller wheel set for snows

Not odd at all, quite a few forum members here run 20's and 21's with winter tires. I run Michelin Alpin PA4's in OEM specs on my OEM 469M's for a winter setup... awesome tire.

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Nothing wrong with 20" with snow tires, BMW offered them for F85/F86 as recommended size.

[turboawd]

Look for part numbers on the backside of rims. Want to make sure they're not replicas.

[CeeTeeX5]

Price seems pretty good if the set is OEm and in good condition and tires aren't too worn.

[smyles]

This may sound excessive, but @$2k I'd take the wheels to a shop to check for straightness.

[phipark]

For winters though I'd go for something narrower unless you just don't drive in snow

[Eurogreek]

The tires are Pirelli scorpion run flat winter tires with 9/32 thread left.

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by Eurogreek

The tires are Pirelli scorpion run flat winter tires with 9/32 thread left.

I run all-seasons (Conti DWS 06) on staggered 20's and don't have an issue in the Northeast (US) so you should be fine with winter tires. Obviously wouldn't be as ideal as a square 18/19 setup, but they will look better 🤷🏽

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by jmack123

I run all-seasons (Conti DWS 06) on staggered 20's and don't have an issue in the Northeast (US) so you should be fine with winter tires. Obviously wouldn't be as ideal as a square 18/19 setup, but they will look better 🤷🏽

Last year, we took our then Cayenne S with All-weather tires to a ski resort and it was a very scary situation for us since the car was sliding around a lot. Switched to X5 with 19-inch squares and the snow traction is significantly better. IMHO. While, the 20-inch rims look so much nicer, for safety in the snow I'd recommend squared set up with narrower tires.

FWIW, I haven't noticed much difference in handling with the smaller rims other than it seems to absorb potholes a bit better.

No doubt the staggered wheels look much nicer!

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by Jaffrey

Last year, we took our then Cayenne S with All-weather tires to a ski resort and it was a very scary situation for us since the car was sliding around a lot. Switched to X5 with 19-inch squares and the snow traction is significantly better. IMHO. While, the 20-inch rims look so much nicer, for safety in the snow I'd recommend squared set up with narrower tires.

FWIW, I haven't noticed much difference in handling with the smaller rims other than it seems to absorb potholes a bit better.

No doubt the staggered wheels look much nicer!

I def agree 19" on winter tires are ideal. I will say however, that you are likely not going to encounter snow like you would near/at a ski resort in everyday driving. With that said, if I had the option (i.e. the space in my garage and requisite tools) I would more than likely run separate winter/summer wheels.

[blue dragon]

I can't believe you guys are going to make me post this pic again. 469Ms with 20" winter tires
Barely any snow



Driving through lots of snow to get to cottage