Hi,

I have always had the Running Boards fitted on my X's for the cosmetic look. I don't find them overly practical as they aren't actually placed as a step would be. I just reach over them when entering and leaving the car. They may be of benefit to your wife but unlike other 4x4s not having a grab handle on the 'A' pillar makes it a little harder to use. It may be worth testing it out on a car with the running boards fitted to be 100% before spending the money.

Don

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