19" vs 20" Snow Tires?

[FarmerDave]

What rim model is that? Those are really nice.

This was the description on the invoice: 19x8.5 Sport Edition WX5 TI GUNMETL

Together with the Bridgestone Blizzaks it is a combination Tire Rack put together specifically for the Model X P90D. Call and ask to talk to Andrew (ext. 4784) -- he's very knowledgeable about the Model X.

 

[FarmerDave]

I ordered 2 sets of TSportline 20" TST wheels. One set of gloss black with the winter Pirelli tires and TPMS and I plan on getting some Nokian Hakka 8 studded tires to put on the stock 20" X wheels and swap the all-seasons from the stock wheels over to the metallic grey TST wheels. I rotate my own wheels/tires in my garage and it only takes 30 mins, so when it gets icy around here I will be prepared. I don't pick up my X till first week in March, but I couldn't pass up the holiday savings/discount from TSportline...plus I like different wheels for my vehicles.

On a side note, the Blizzak DM-V2 tires are great when new, but the compound is super soft and when you're down to 6/32" depth they lose most of the snow traction because the inner 1/2 layer is a different and harder compound.

The Blizzaks I got are LM80 XL. Do they use the same compounds?

 

[krouebi]

@FlatSix911:

Thanks for the detailed information, I'm aware of this - but my primary concern is to be OK with local rules requiring M&S/snow tires without the hassle of having to swap wheels twice a year, and conserving some kind of mobility the very few days we have snow. And, if possible, conserving the (good) looks of the vehicle.