bumpy ride

[pjagg]

I just purchased a 2001 x5 4.4i with 20" wheels. After noticing my two kids bouncing up and down in the back seat while driving on bumpy interstate bridges or bumpy roads, I am wondering if this is the way all x5's ride. They thought it was fun. I had 3 adults in the back seat yesterday and they bounced around on bumpy roads as well. Kinda embarrassing for me. I have the air suspension and any help would be greatly appreciated.

[SilverBullet]

The sport package is always a rough ride. How high are your tires inflated?

[King]

Originally Posted by pjagg

I just purchased a 2001 x5 4.4i with 20" wheels. After noticing my two kids bouncing up and down in the back seat while driving on bumpy interstate bridges or bumpy roads, I am wondering if this is the way all x5's ride. They thought it was fun. I had 3 adults in the back seat yesterday and they bounced around on bumpy roads as well. Kinda embarrassing for me. I have the air suspension and any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have the exact same problem! That's just the way the 20's ride. I won't be keeping my X5 too much longer. It handles like it's on rails but I am really getting tired of that stiff ride. I am seriously considering the Range Rover Sport S/C later this year. I test drove it, and boy what a smooth ride. I must be getting old...

[alpineE53]

my 2006 4.4i with 19" rims and Sport..(not even 20") rides very stiff. Its normal for the Sport Suspension and it dosn't get better with a newer model. I actually enjoy its firm (but not un-comfortable for me) ride of my X5 as my E60 rides way too soft for a BMW IMO.

[rogerkiu]

Change your 20" rim to 17" or 18" and as well as proper tires. You will get smoother ride. My X was equipped with 19" rims and tires (sports package), I change them to 17" rims and 235/65/17 tires and have the tires pumped to 30 psi. Really comfort ride and good gripping!