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Originally Posted by Bigtop
I have read all the threads here, but non of them give specific evidence that BMW designed the X5 E70 to run on only runflat tires and that if you put non runflat tires on it will be detrimental to the suspension and handling characteristics of the car.
Has anyone got any evidence of this and I mean from high up in BMW, not just the salesperson of the month or the local mechanic?
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Don't have the evidence your looking for but I switched from 18'' run flats to 20'' non runflats and I can without a doubt say that the non runflats give a much improved ride in terms of comfort and less road noise.
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2003 E46 318Ti M Sport Compact - donated to parents
2003 116i Hatchback - donated to brother
2002 316Ti - Sold
2000 318ci M Sport - Sold
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