New Pics X5 on 22'' Nad4's

[x5pdx]

Very Nice I'm thinking about replacing my 19s with 22s, but I'm afraid the ride will be more bumpy. Any difference in ride quality?

[LeMansX5]

Nice. Did you think of lowering the X?

[DipnX5]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Nice. Did you think of lowering the X?

Thanks LeMans,

Yeah I have been seriously considering it for the last couple months. Any suggestions H&R vs. Eibach? I think it will make a huge difference because the gab between tire and wheel well is pretty noticeable now, and also tighter turning.

[TWALK]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Nice. Did you think of lowering the X?

I was also thinking a 1-2" drop would help eliminate some of that awkward space you now have in your wheel wells .

[DipnX5]

Originally Posted by x5pdx

Very Nice I'm thinking about replacing my 19s with 22s, but I'm afraid the ride will be more bumpy. Any difference in ride quality?

I appreciate it! Ride quality has decreased slightly. If you live in an area with decent roads its not terrible. Sometimes on the freeway when it is very rutted out you need to pay extra attention. I drive mostly in in Bellevue (suburb of seattle) and the roads are not to bad for the most part except in construction zones. With all the development over here it seems there are more and more of these areas.

But to directly answer your question yes the ride will be more bumpy. I am willing to compromise for the handling/style gains. If you live in a snowy area MAKE SURE you have winter tires if you replace with 22''s. A couple weeks ago we got 2-6 inches of wet snow in a matter of hours. Going up a huge hill I got stuck and to turn around I had to pull the e-brake... I was sooo close to making it. Although people were very surprised I made it that far. With DSC off sliding back and forth up the hill I was able to make it way further than a cherokee (driven by a friend with not much experience in the snow).

To finish the story I was able to make it up the hill on a less steeper route