Ix3 skitrip

Rikvdb · 11-16-2022, 02:01 PM

I have an ix3 with 20 inch wheels, tires in the rear are 275/40r20. According to BMW they do n't have snowchains for these wheels, having issues finding useful info online. Can't imagine there is no solution so hoping by reaching out to my fellow ix3 drivers I can get some useful info 😉

DomiGijzen · 11-17-2022, 05:58 AM

BMW does not have snow chains for these sizes on the iX3 because it's not allowed conform the manual. To use chains, you have to use the 19" rims.
Because the reasoning is unclear to me, I would not advise to try it anyway. But if you know why and by that know what kind of chains prevent any issues, you could check with a local store like Halfords or for example the ANWB (NL).
Also, with the 19", you would have narrower tires in the back which might be beneficial in winter conditions.

Rikvdb · 11-17-2022, 02:03 PM

That's an issue, as it's a company car so I only have these wheels. (and not buying a different set for a company car &#128521

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Rikvdb Private 27 Rep 66 Posts Drives: BMW iX3 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Ix3 skitrip I have an ix3 with 20 inch wheels, tires in the rear are 275/40r20. According to BMW they do n't have snowchains for these wheels, having issues finding useful info online. Can't imagine there is no solution so hoping by reaching out to my fellow ix3 drivers I can get some useful info 😉
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11-17-2022, 05:58 AM	#2
DomiGijzen Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 223 Posts Drives: BMW iX3 MSport High Exec (G08) Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	BMW does not have snow chains for these sizes on the iX3 because it's not allowed conform the manual. To use chains, you have to use the 19" rims. Because the reasoning is unclear to me, I would not advise to try it anyway. But if you know why and by that know what kind of chains prevent any issues, you could check with a local store like Halfords or for example the ANWB (NL). Also, with the 19", you would have narrower tires in the back which might be beneficial in winter conditions. __________________ Grz D.!
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11-17-2022, 02:03 PM	#3
Rikvdb Private 27 Rep 66 Posts Drives: BMW iX3 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	That's an issue, as it's a company car so I only have these wheels. (and not buying a different set for a company car &#128521
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