Are twenties too much for NYC roads?

[jst2878]

Has anyone driven an x5 with stock twenties in NYC? Is it too much of a bumpy ride? I own 19's stock and they are ok

[FULANITO]

Originally Posted by jst2878

Has anyone driven an x5 with stock twenties in NYC? Is it too much of a bumpy ride? I own 19's stock and they are ok

My X5 has stock 20's and I find its fine, although everytime I go through a pothole I close my eyes and hope for the best!!!! Although, the wife thinks is a very bumpy ride!!! What I wonder is what 22's feel like and how often they get damages from potholes????

[jst2878]

Stay away from twenty twos my good man. 19's and twenty's are our savior for the roads. How is the treadlife on your tires with those rims?

[FULANITO]

Originally Posted by jst2878

Stay away from twenty twos my good man. 19's and twenty's are our savior for the roads. How is the treadlife on your tires with those rims?

Thanks for the tip!!! Thredlife?? Well to tell you the truth I really don't know!! Pretty good I guess, although I only have 3800+/- miles on the X5!!!

[JaySpec7]

I drive in NYC with 20"s with no problems... it's funny... I see more 4.6/4.8's in NYC alone than anywhere else...

[rogerkiu]

My X uses 19" rim, the tires are 255/50/19 front and 285/45/19 rear (Michelin 4x4 Diamaris), is it ok for country road? I am going to have a trip to China, the terrain might be pretty tough, I wonder if my tires could survive and should I take two spare tires with me (one for front and one for rear)? If I have to change my tires, any suggestion for tires without changing my rims?

[X5Flyboy]

Originally Posted by JaySpec7

it's funny... I see more 4.6/4.8's in NYC alone than anywhere else...

That's because, at 5000lbs, it's nimble yet safe as a tank. The ultimate in defensive driving.

[asawadude]

Your spare and your 19" staggered tires are of the same overall diameter, so in an emergency, your spare can replace both the front or rear tires. Carrying an extra spare means a loss of luggage space which could be important for your trip!

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by rogerkiu

My X uses 19" rim, the tires are 255/50/19 front and 285/45/19 rear (Michelin 4x4 Diamaris), is it ok for country road? I am going to have a trip to China, the terrain might be pretty tough, I wonder if my tires could survive and should I take two spare tires with me (one for front and one for rear)? If I have to change my tires, any suggestion for tires without changing my rims?

Not familiar with your area or, exactly what kind of "country road(s)" you will be traversing, but for remote areas, I'd suggest picking up one of
these:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...ite=Performics

Here's a page of diff varieties...can be found in many varieties and most places on the planet. Semi-easy to use and will get you out of a tough spot. I'd skip the "two spare" idea.
GL,md

http://www.nextag.com/buyer/outpdir....ire+repair+kit

[NOC]

I wonder how often rims get bent in NYC, either that or stolen any imput??