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      11-19-2012, 03:42 PM   #1
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Do you regret not getting the 20's?

I opted out of the 20's to get a softer ride.
the stock 19's are 255/40 I believe
the 20's are 275/35 front and 315/30 in the rear. Seems like it will be a much harsh ride going with the 20's.
I had 18's on my old E92 and then went with the 17's on my current E92 and love the ride. Am I just crazy?

Car is currently on the assembly line so any opinion would help.
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      11-19-2012, 04:00 PM   #2
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I had 18s on my E92
20s on X6 ride softer than 18s on E90/92

You'll love the look and comfort of 20s, plus they handle great
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get the 20s
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      11-19-2012, 05:07 PM   #4
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20's or you will regret.
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      11-19-2012, 07:00 PM   #5
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Too late to change the order =/
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      11-19-2012, 08:25 PM   #6
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I Opted for the 21\"

I have both the 20" and the aftermarket 21". I am happy for
my choice.
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      11-19-2012, 11:17 PM   #7
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All just personal taste. Enjoy the ride once completed.
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20s for sure, just for the difference in handling between 255 all around and 275/315, it is huuuuuge! The ride is fine on 20s, especially if you have adaptive ride.
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20s for sure, just for the difference in handling between 255 all around and 275/315, it is huuuuuge! The ride is fine on 20s, especially if you have adaptive ride.
Without adaptive ride it is not so smooth, but looks a lot better and it handles corners better.
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Had 20's on the last X6, even with Adaptive drive the ride was pretty harsh at times. Went with 19's on the new X6 and the ride is a lot smoother, plus did not get the adaptive drive on this one. Cant go around corners at 60 any more just 55.
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Thank you for the feedback fellas, I am too late in production to change the order anyways. 255's all around should still hug the road well enough =)
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While I realize it is too late, I see you are in NY. I don't think you will "regret" getting the 19s when you hit a pothole. Alas, the 20s do look good. Even though I don't really like the look of the style 336 wheels, a friend of mine has my exact same X6 but with running boards and 20s and um, well I hate to admit it, it looks a lot better. I still don't regret the running boards (my 5' 3" wife sure does however), but sometimes I think the X6 would have a lot more pop with the 20s". And then I hit that next pothole and I'm back to being grateful for the 19s

PS - it hugs the road just fine with the 19s
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While I realize it is too late, I see you are in NY. I don't think you will "regret" getting the 19s when you hit a pothole. Alas, the 20s do look good. Even though I don't really like the look of the style 336 wheels, a friend of mine has my exact same X6 but with running boards and 20s and um, well I hate to admit it, it looks a lot better. I still don't regret the running boards (my 5' 3" wife sure does however), but sometimes I think the X6 would have a lot more pop with the 20s". And then I hit that next pothole and I'm back to being grateful for the 19s

PS - it hugs the road just fine with the 19s
Makes me feel much better
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I have 18s on right now, they kind of suck. The ride feels sloppy and not well planted at times. I'm excited to put on the 21s I bought.
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Had 20's on the last X6, even with Adaptive drive the ride was pretty harsh at times. Went with 19's on the new X6 and the ride is a lot smoother, plus did not get the adaptive drive on this one. Cant go around corners at 60 any more just 55.
You mustn't be trying hard enough... Seriously, I think its the lack of adaptive drive at fault here, not the 20's.

I have 19s on my 35i. I wanted 20s, but I hate the 20" option on the 35i (214 bottle openers). I would love to switch to 20s, but not enough to lay out another $4k or get reps.

Next time I'll probably go for the stupid 20s when I build the car. I might upgrade to the 50i just so that I can get wheels that I like. I like the 50i, but with my driving habits, I only get 16mpg in my 35i. I'll get what, 10-12mpg in a 50i?? That'll suck, but I won't have wheel envy!
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