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Originally Posted by 14bmws
I am in the process of ordering an X5 35i sport.
The 20 inch staggered wheel and tire package is my concern. Do those large wheels and tires make the X5 bounce and ride like an unrefined truck? I really am worried that those big cumbersome tires are going to have an adverse effect on the way the vehicle handles.
I would be purchasing a set of 19 X 9 inch rims with all weather tires for use in the winter. Are these going to look ridiculous with the flared fenders of the sport?
I want a smooth, refined ride. My dealer, also a very good friend of mine says I'm over thinking things. The sport set up is perfect so long as I have a winter wheel set up for the snow season.
I would greatly appreciate thoughts from those of you that are driving the sport set up every day.
Thanks!
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- Sport package rides great. My car does not have adaptive drive and it still handles better than some cars. No, it does not drive like an unrefined truck. Go drive one for yourself to make sure you are comfortable with the drive.
- My 19" winter wheel setup looked fine after I put spacers on the rear. I don't remember the excact size but they were on the bigger side. Car looked fine from Dec-March/April. More important to be safe than how it looks.
-The ride with 20" sport run flat tires is a little on the firm side which can be improved with non-runflat tires or go with the 19" wheels for a little softer ride.
PS - I drive the sport every day to NYC with no problems to date.