Newbie Considering 2011 X5

[barbja]

Originally Posted by BMWREXPENSIVE

Don't give the 9"/10" a second thought. You were happy with it yesterday so you should still be happy with it.

Well, I don't know...one of the reasons why I am coveting 20"ers is because of those nice 315 rears. Granted, 300Ms (my current fave) would look so much more stylin' than 335s, but my opportunities have expanded if I can just get a set of 335 10" rears.

I wonder if I could sweet-talk my parts guy into giving me a Really good deal on a set of 335 10" rears (being my car should have had them in the first place and all ). Its usually a disadvantage being a girl dealing with sales (I think I'm gonna send in a mole the next time, sheesh), but its usually an advantage with service and parts .

[jcmd2003]

Originally Posted by BMWREXPENSIVE

OK..two more questions - understand the 20" Bridgestones can be very loud so I will avoid those if I go with 20". Go with Dunlop. What about the 19" RFT, anyone having road noise issues and what brand do you have?

I have also read on another forum abuot some people with new 2011 30i have experienced rough/hesitant/jerky acceleration between 0mph and 10mph with the new 30i. Apparently there is a fix, but just wondering if anyone else has experienced this on this forum. Thanks!

I have the 19" Michelin RFTs. Road noise is absent, and the ride seems just about perfect to me. It's hard, though, not to get wheel envy seeing all the nice 20s on this forurm.

I have not experienced any of the jerkiness you mention.

[BMWREXPENSIVE]

Originally Posted by jcmd2003

I have the 19" Michelin RFTs. Road noise is absent, and the ride seems just about perfect to me. It's hard, though, not to get wheel envy seeing all the nice 20s on this forurm.

I have not experienced any of the jerkiness you mention.

Thanks. I am going to go look at some this weekend. I am afraid I am going to love the way the staggered 20s look, but I know I would not like the additional road noise due to the 20's - especially the wider back 20s. 19s do seem like a nice compromise (and can end up saving me ~$2500).