Hi Dan, when I bought My 3.0d i was particularly concerned to NOT get the sports suspension or large tires as my forum research would indicate that both factors impact substantially of ride quality.
I think Fraser would agree with me that a non sport 17 clad 3.0d is a fine way to go and i agree with you Dan that the X corners better than it should in standard form.

Nontwithstanding the larger wheels do look good and so I am interested to hear your comparisons.