2008 x3 2.0d, which tyres?

[Awob73]

Hey guys, gone from x5 4.4 to x3 2.0d, didn’t know about how picky these were with tyres, what are people running on theirs? Mine are 235/55/17

[my1stE30]

... in my opinion... stick to the OE size and speed/load rating.. any good quality brand name all-terrain or winter tire (depending on your driving requirements)

[Pelican Parts]

+1 with the above user. You can use whichever tires you had on the X5 on the X3.

[Awob73]

So stick with 235/55/17? I bought it used and that’s what’s fitted, and all 4 tyres are different, can I use other makes instead of the bmw approved ones so long as they are the right size? I read they had to be bmw approved or risk damaging the transfer box

[my1stE30]

bmw approval would not extend to brand name, but certainly would apply for size and speed/load rating...
- so stick with the 235/55R17 - lots of good brand names out there, but don't shop just based on price
- and get four new ones all at the same time

I have TOYO Open Country HT for my 3-season tires and have been very pleased...
My winter tires are BFGoodrich Winter Slalom and are also very good... a little noisier than the TOYOs but much better in the snow

[Awob73]

Thanks for the reply, so would I be looking for 235/55/17 and what else? 103 xl is that the other info I need on them, thanks

[my1stE30]

Thanks for the reply, so would I be looking for 235/55/17 and what else? 103 xl is that the other info I need on them, thanks

my TOYO tires are rated 99H
.. 99 indicates the load rating, higher the number is a higher load rating
.. H indicates the speed rating, higher ratings include V, W, Y, and ZR
.. combined they imply the wall stiffness and ride stability of the tires

[Awob73]

I’ve seen a set of 225/55/17, will these fit seen as mine are 235/55/17?

[my1stE30]

I’ve seen a set of 225/55/17, will these fit seen as mine are 235/55/17?

they would FIT, but I would not do that

[Awob73]

they would FIT, but I would not do that

Ok thanks for the help, It’s in today for rocker gasket and major service so I’ll ask if they have tyres