X5 Running Boards

[Kris@modmynav]

Originally Posted by rastaFarai

The strongest would be OEM. the replica running boards from bavarian soundwerks are as strong as the current platform on the X5 without running boards. the oem is wider too.

did you mean bavarian motorwerks?

[magnum1]

Thank you about which ones are the strongest
sounds like, if you want to use them to help enter or exit the X5 the OEM are the ones to look into
cost more, but sound more useful

Thank you
Jim

[jlochking]

All true, the OEM's seem to be the only truly functional RB's on the market. The group buy version are primarily cosmetic and IMHO the X5's scream for these as they tie the truck together and visually lower the vehicle. They are a nice accent between the wheels.
Yes, the OEM's are more functional but from a side view they protrude beyond the sides of the car and have rumored to rub /catch against pant legs/curbs/etc. I don't have children and even then the X5 is not a very high SUV that would require running boards. buts thats only my opinion