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Originally Posted by AzNMpower32
I think the ride and handling characteristics are more important than "how it looks". Snazzy looking, expensive wheels look bad when the car has slid into a kerb or a tree or guardrail. The Northeast gets its share of cold weather (not to mention snow) and poor road surfaces so one should think carefully about ride comfort and whether one will buy a set of snow wheels/tires before jumping to conclusions based on "looks".
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I think the OP wanted people to choose between 20" style wheels to help him decide...for that I would choose the style 214s as I own 2 different sets of them for 2 X5s...one OEM set on my wife's X and one rep set with snow tires for her truck as well. My X has style 333s which I like, but not as much as the 214s and I have a set of rep X6M wheels with snows for my truck which I actually like the best for "looks".
When you buy 20" wheels you hopefully knowingly placing ride comfort behind looks and "handling" which I am guessing the OP knows. No need to chastise him into getting something he doesn't want. Hopefully he will get a set of snows given his location in Jersey. In regards to handling, the 20" wheels with summer rubber will "handle" much better in all conditions except cold (under ~ 40 degrees), ice and snow than the 19" wheels with all-season (no season) tires. More contact patch with the wider 20s and the tire compound grips better in the dry and wet (not cold wet).
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PCD 12/3/10: 2011 X5 50i/Alpine White/Cinnamon/Bamboo: M Sport, Tech 20" 333, Cold Weather, Premium, Prem Sound, Rear Climate, rear heated seats, HUD, CA,
Wifey's ride: 2011 X5 35i SA Vermillion Red/Tobacco/Walnut Tech 20" 214, Cold, Prem Sound, rear climate, CA
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