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Originally Posted by KingCon
The tires size can be changed while keeping the same rims. How much, is something you would want to ask a tire rep (butler tire, discount tire, etc). To answer your second question, no you don't have to run a staggered step (example below). I recently switched to a non staggered setup without any problem.
I suggest that you go directly to a tire dealer and ask what size will fit on your current wheels. The rest is all preference.
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I'm a bit confused by this response, and the OPs question about "non-staggered tire size"...imo, if the car has
oem staggered wheels, (the wheel style/size wasn't mentioned in the OP, but I'm guessing style 132s), there
is a full inch of wheel width difference in staggered X5 wheels, front vs rear.
Thus, stuffing or stretching a same size tire on a wheel that is an inch wider, (or narrower), may present some
bead seating problems and handling weirdness, imo. A taller/different aspect ratio tire may offer a slightly softer
ride and potentially better foul weather grip, but I am not convinced "the same size all around" is the way to go.
GL,mD