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Old Nov 28, 2025 | 08:57 PM
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Michelin Alpin 5 on 18 E63s

So finally got around to installing winter shoes on the E63s.

I managed to score OEM E63s wheels from a local 19 E63s. Price for set of wheels...$1000.

These are oem sized Michelin Alpin 5
265/35-R20
295/30-R20

Current mileage - 156,463


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Old Nov 28, 2025 | 09:57 PM
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you did well on the wheels assuming they were in good condition
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Old Nov 29, 2025 | 12:04 AM
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you did well on the wheels assuming they were in good condition
Some minor curb rash but nothing impacting use.

The tires were purchased new from local discount tire.
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Old Nov 29, 2025 | 08:48 AM
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Nice, I am going to test DWS06+ this winter on the oem wheels. If they aren't sufficient for my needs I was thinking of an aftermarket square setup with blizzaks but would prefer to utilize my second set of oem wheels if I can. I didn't see these on tire rack before when searching but they show up now, however the rears are listed as "sold out for the season" haha.
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Old Nov 29, 2025 | 01:19 PM
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Nice, I am going to test DWS06+ this winter on the oem wheels. If they aren't sufficient for my needs I was thinking of an aftermarket square setup with blizzaks but would prefer to utilize my second set of oem wheels if I can. I didn't see these on tire rack before when searching but they show up now, however the rears are listed as "sold out for the season" haha.
Yep
Discount tire did not have them online...at all. I had to call them.

There were exactly qty 3 of the 295/30-R20 in North America when I snatched them (leaving only one left).

..just in the nick of time


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Old Nov 29, 2025 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Arjy
Nice, I am going to test DWS06+ this winter on the oem wheels. If they aren't sufficient for my needs I was thinking of an aftermarket square setup with blizzaks but would prefer to utilize my second set of oem wheels if I can. I didn't see these on tire rack before when searching but they show up now, however the rears are listed as "sold out for the season" haha.
I am actually trying the new Blizzak 6 for the First time on my E53 I have heard a lot of good things and planning to put on test near the mountains. What has been your experience with Bridgestone.
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Old Nov 29, 2025 | 01:41 PM
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I am actually trying the new Blizzak 6 for the First time on my E53 I have heard a lot of good things and planning to put on test near the mountains. What has been your experience with Bridgestone.
I had a square set of blizzak on a GLA45 nearly 10 years ago now, don't remember the specific tire model but they were incredible even in unplowed snow.
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I had a square set of blizzak on a GLA45 nearly 10 years ago now, don't remember the specific tire model but they were incredible even in unplowed snow.
Amazing to Hear gives me a peace of mind, I bought a set of staggered OEM 19’s and they came with Pirelli Sottozero 3 however they are bald and from 2019. I am a Michelin guy for all my cars but unfortunately this year I was unable to source one and my friend who has Bridgestone on his M8 and GLE recommended going with Blizzaks.
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Not sure about size availability but another to consider is continental vikingcontact 7 (seems like from google the 8s might even be out now), I had these briefly on a 205 C63 coupe but never really got a chance to test them in proper conditions before I got rid of the car. I don't think you can go wrong with the blizzaks though.
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Not sure about size availability but another to consider is continental vikingcontact 7 (seems like from google the 8s might even be out now), I had these briefly on a 205 C63 coupe but never really got a chance to test them in proper conditions before I got rid of the car. I don't think you can go wrong with the blizzaks though.
Absolutely Thank you and I will keep everyone updated on how they are.
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Me three on the Blizzaks. I have three cars running on Blizzaks during the cold season. Best value for the quality you get for winter tires. My E63 runs on Mich Pilot Alpin 4 but that's cos that is how they came when I imported them used from Germany ( well before tariffs )
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Update!

So we got some horrible stuff last night, snow, ice, blizzards

My car On the Alpin 5.

I did not matter what winter threw at me. The car was stable, no slips (even on acceleration). I could tell every vehicle on A/S as they looked like someone greased the streets with cars not moving. Wheels spinning, tails sliding. Mind you awd cars at that.

I have always firmly believed, A/S tires half *** everything. Blizzard??? What blizzard?

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