Are you a BMW driver in Redmond looking to learn more about your vehicle’s tire size and needs? Look no further! See our guide below for all the information you need to know or contact our service center and schedule a service appointment!
BMW Tire Size Guide
Take a look below to learn more about the BMW X5 tires, BMW X3 tires, BMW X1 tires, and BMW 3 Series tires that you may need:
BMW X5 Tires
- P275/45R20 front tires & P305/40R20 rear tires
- P265/50R19 front tires & P265/50R19 rear tires
BMW X3 Tires
- P245/55R17 tires
- P225/60R18 tires
- P245/50R19 tires
BMW X1 Tires
- P225/40R19 front tires & P255/35R19 rear tires
BMW 3 Series Tires
- P225/45R18 front tires & P255/40R18 rear tires
If we don’t have your tire, we can get them to you with our suppliers, including track and performance tires! Call our parts department or go to our Order Parts page today!
Winter Tires: Advantages and Disadvantages
When you’re driving around Bellevue and Everett, you should know all the useful information about winter tires so you and your passengers can stay safe on the road. Take a look below to better understand the pros and cons:
Advantages
- Unique Rubber Compound: Many all-season tires are made of a rubber compound that can freeze and get brittle when temperatures drop. Winter tires utilize a special rubber compound that stays flexible during the cold to ensure you’ve got maximum grip.
- Specially-Designed Tread: You’ll often notice the grooves in a winter tire are different from an all-season tire and that’s because they’re specially designed for winter driving. The grooves reduce the amount of snow and ice build-up so you’ve got better traction when driving in inclement weather.
- Biting Edge Design: In addition to the ability to reduce snow and ice build-up, winter tires also have a biting edge design that digs into deep snow and ice to allow your vehicle to easily drive in winter conditions.
Disadvantages
- Wear: If temperatures climb back up and the roads are dry, driving with winter tires can cause significant wear on the tires, meaning a decreased lifespan.
- Swapping Out: While you can drive on a winter tire during the summer, it’s not recommended so you’ll have to have a second set of summer tires to swap to when the weather gets warmer.
BMW OEM Supplied Tires and Parts Importance
Genuine OEM BMW Tires and Parts vs. Aftermarket Parts
OEM BMW tires and parts are designed by BMW engineers and built at BMW factories. They are the same components that were installed in your BMW model when it was constructed at a BMW factory. There are components out there designed by third parties, and unlike those aftermarket parts, BMW OEM parts are highly regulated, only built with premium materials, and known for their durability. Other benefits of choosing to install genuine BMW parts include:
- BMW parts fit perfectly, are easy to install, and unlike aftermarket parts, they never require you to alter your vehicle in order to accommodate them.
- When you install BMW components, you can rest easy knowing you haven’t voided the terms of any active warranty on your vehicle. The same can’t be said for aftermarket parts.
- OEM BMW parts don’t depreciate residual value. Aftermarket parts are the definition of a bad investment. Not only do they tend to be made with cheap materials, but they immediately decrease the resale value of your BMW.
No matter what kind of maintenance or service you need, our team at BMW Seattle is here to help. Come on down to our Seattle service center to get started today!
