22 inch All-Season Tires for BMW iX. Is there anyone know why they’re missing?

Electric Models Forum BMW iX
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@Neve
Don’t risk it. Summer tires turn into bricks when it gets cold, even if it’s not snowing. I’ve got 22-inch summers and woke up to a light snow this morning (I’m in Alaska). It melted, but at 36°F, the tires felt really unstable. I’m swapping to my 20-inch winter set this weekend.

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@Lennon
Yeah, I think I’ll play it safe and stick with 21-inch all-seasons. Replacing tires every six months sounds like way too much work.

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I ended up going with 21-inch 1010 wheels instead. My wife didn’t like the design as much, but we wanted all-seasons since they last longer and can handle occasional cold weather.

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I made the mistake of getting 22-inch wheels and had to buy a 21-inch rim and winter tire set.

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Just a heads-up, chains aren’t recommended for 22-inch wheels.

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So if I have 22-inch wheels, they’re definitely summer tires? I didn’t know there was a speed limit difference either.

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Rin said:
So if I have 22-inch wheels, they’re definitely summer tires? I didn’t know there was a speed limit difference either.

If you have a 2025 model iX, then yes, your 22-inch tires are most likely summer tires.

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@Neve
All 2024 models with 22-inch wheels come with summer or high-performance tires.

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@Neve
I have a 2024 M60.

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Rin said:
@Neve
I have a 2024 M60.

Yep, those are summer tires for sure.

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I’m just going to buy winter tires and swap them when the seasons change. It’s about $120 to get them changed.

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LiamNathan4 said:
I’m just going to buy winter tires and swap them when the seasons change. It’s about $120 to get them changed.

$120 for the service? How much for the tires themselves? Either way, I don’t have the space to store out-of-season tires. City living, every inch of space costs money.

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@Neve
It’s around $25 per tire for mounting and balancing. I’m guessing it will be the same when I do mine soon.

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22-inch wheels are pointless.

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Oak said:
22-inch wheels are pointless.

Can you explain why?

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Neve said:

Oak said:
22-inch wheels are pointless.

Can you explain why?

You’re driving an SUV. The thinner the tires, the less capable they are. I have 1-inch thick tires, and every pothole feels like a disaster. You’re not taking this car to a racetrack, so bigger isn’t better. In fact, with Rivians, you have to pay extra for smaller wheels now.

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Neve said:

Oak said:
22-inch wheels are pointless.

Can you explain why?

Plus, let’s be honest, the iX drives more like a minivan than a sports car. High-performance tires seem a bit over the top.

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@Oak
That actually makes a lot of sense.