Brand new to X5 and BMW - big difference between 20" and 22" wheels on stock susp.?

[bawareca]

Originally Posted by ryanjoe13

Great info.

Have you used the warranty much to get work done? Approx. cost of work/parts and time period?

How has the reliability been for you?

Expect a myriad of problems with this V8, and the car is 7 years old now, even if low miles. My guess is, the warranty company will be already losing money after the first or second powertrain repair, before half term of the contract. It is a different matter if they have the intention and will to pay

[ryanjoe13]

Originally Posted by bawareca

Expect a myriad of problems with this V8, and the car is 7 years old now, even if low miles. My guess is, the warranty company will be already losing money after the first or second powertrain repair, before half term of the contract. It is a different matter if they have the intention and will to pay

Good info.

You seem to be hinting that the warranty company may refuse to pay or back out on their end of the deal. Is this something you've heard of happening often?

[absentmathis]

I'm a poor sample for e70, only had mine a few weeks. But I stand by my position on warranties. I've had five bimmers now and one Mercedes and not once have I ever wished I'd spent more money on a warranty.

[heatmizr]

I'll throw my 2 cents in...
I have an all stock 2012 e70 with M Sport package. It has the OE 20" wheels with the low profile Bridgestone HP Dueller tires; 275 front and 315 rear. I personally think these are almost overkill. They feel massive while driving, I can almost feel the weight of each wheel over bumps. I would have been perfectly happy with 19's.
Now this depends on what you are used to driving too; my frame of reference was an M3 and a 328i. So the truck overall is a big change for me.

But if you want non-low profile tires, 19s may actually be a better/cheaper option, while still filling up the wheel well. I would do lots of google image searches. It comes down to personal taste, and whether you are looking for good functional wheels/tires or looks only.
Here is a pic of my stock setup.

[JGard]

Originally Posted by heatmizr

I'll throw my 2 cents in...
I have an all stock 2012 e70 with M Sport package. It has the OE 20" wheels with the low profile Bridgestone HP Dueller tires; 275 front and 315 rear. I personally think these are almost overkill. They feel massive while driving, I can almost feel the weight of each wheel over bumps. I would have been perfectly happy with 19's.
Now this depends on what you are used to driving too; my frame of reference was an M3 and a 328i. So the truck overall is a big change for me.

But if you want non-low profile tires, 19s may actually be a better/cheaper option, while still filling up the wheel well. I would do lots of google image searches. It comes down to personal taste, and whether you are looking for good functional wheels/tires or looks only.
Here is a pic of my stock setup.

I've got 19s style 335 on my 2011 sport package. Wanna swap?

[Suge206]

GET THE WARRANTY!! DO NOT HESITATE!

The guy up top really doesn't understand how insurance works.

I REPEAT GET THE WARRANTY!!

[absentmathis]

Originally Posted by Suge206

GET THE WARRANTY!! DO NOT HESITATE!

The guy up top really doesn't understand how insurance works.

I REPEAT GET THE WARRANTY!!

I don't use 'tween-speak, but this is "lol" worthy.

[ryanjoe13]

Originally Posted by heatmizr

I'll throw my 2 cents in...
I have an all stock 2012 e70 with M Sport package. It has the OE 20" wheels with the low profile Bridgestone HP Dueller tires; 275 front and 315 rear. I personally think these are almost overkill. They feel massive while driving, I can almost feel the weight of each wheel over bumps. I would have been perfectly happy with 19's.
Now this depends on what you are used to driving too; my frame of reference was an M3 and a 328i. So the truck overall is a big change for me.

But if you want non-low profile tires, 19s may actually be a better/cheaper option, while still filling up the wheel well. I would do lots of google image searches. It comes down to personal taste, and whether you are looking for good functional wheels/tires or looks only.
Here is a pic of my stock setup.

Thanks for posting a pic heatmizr! Your car looks clean and super nice! The X5 I'm looking at is also black, except it has the chrome accent around the windows and it has the running boards.

I drive an Audi A6 on 20" wheels upgraded from the 18" stock. There wasn't much of a difference in the ride quality, other than hitting large potholes which are few and far between.

[ryanjoe13]

How does doing mods to the car affect the warranty? Like lets say aftermarket wheels?

Or LuX angel eyes? A new muffler?

Would things like this void an extended warranty?

[ryanjoe13]

The company offering the warranty is Cornerstone. Any good/bad reviews? Couldn't find a lot on them from searching. My buddy selling me the car said he prefers Cornerstone by a long shot over Aul.

The thing I'm worried about when signing up w/ the warranty, is can I trust these companies to actually pay? Have their been instances where these companies refuse to pay for certain repairs that should indeed be covered?