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04-13-2015, 11:03 AM | #1 |
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Holy smokes, guys swap out those 18s (255s) with 20s (275/ 315s)
so I made the move on sat, and was v nervous about ride quality taking a hit (we have 2 toddlers in the car & a wife with back problems) ... woooo hoooo knock on wood, the X actually rides muchhh better .. it almost feels like the suspension was made for sport pack & when you dont opt for one, they throw the 18s on and slam it on your face.. in love with the X again, I'll post some comparison pics, wait they're huge pics..
My specs are: Style 214 20x9.5 ET 45 (does not stick out) - 275/40/20 Toyo proxes II (non RFT) 20x10.5 ET 30 (sticks out real nice) - 315/35/20 Toyo Proxes II
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04-13-2015, 11:26 AM | #2 |
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This depends a lot more on the tires than on the wheels and wheel sizing. My ride is much better on the 18's with my winter tires than on the 333's with the stock Bridgestones.
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04-13-2015, 11:38 AM | #3 |
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RFTs will kill your ride quality, also mpg stayed the same, next time I should go 285 & 325s, offcourse non RFT
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04-13-2015, 05:08 PM | #6 |
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tires is the largest variable here.
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04-13-2015, 08:30 PM | #7 |
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The staggered look is just so good on these trucks. I can't think of any other SUVs that have this aggressive stance can you?
Not on AMGs, Q7(of course not!) or Cayenne - come to think of it the Macan is staggered but other than that I think the X5 is it! Definitely one of my favorite aspects of the look of the X5 when properly fitted with the staggered setup.
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04-13-2015, 09:41 PM | #8 |
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I couldn't wait to put my stock setup (summer) back on (214s, 275 Front/315 Rear). The look is SO much better.
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My neighbor has Macan S and stance is still not like ours... he came over sniffing our new wheels and was drooling all over the 315s lol I dont blame him
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I have a 2011 35d and it came with the sport package which included upgraded 19inch wheels. Unfortunately with the 35d, the 20's were not an option because i like those wheels the absolute best. The staggered look really sets off the truck in my opinion.
In my local area a seller is selling OEM 214's that are already powder coated and gloss black. They are dressed in Bridgestone all season run flats, 90% tread life left. Selling all 4 wheels/tires for $2,250. I hope this is a good price. What do ya'll think? They are not curbed at all. Mint condition. I wish they didn't have RFT. |
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