big difference between 21" and 19"
 

Does anyone know if there is a big difference in E70 X5 between 19" and
21" wheels. Is the comfort still OK, I mean without the adaptive drive option, or is it uncomfortable.
Is the someone who did let go the sport suspension for this reason ?

There will be a ride difference for sure, and if you go with a wider tire on the larger wheel you will feel more road pull.

are the 20 inch wheels a bit more comfier than the 21 inch wheels? i have the ferric grey and mi thinking of switching to 20". these ones: (btw, the 20s remind me of the lambo Gallardo wheels)
http://www.blog.ssworks.net/wp-conte...urgring_x5.jpg
http://www.justsupercars.com/cars/bm...w_x5_4_8_6.jpg

i love the 21" ferric grey ones, but since my wife would be driving it, it ferric great attract too much attention, here is my car:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...orum/newX5.jpg

i want her car to be a bit more conservative instead of that rugged sporty feel, i just don't want other to think she "Wanna race" typa' thing :)

you know what i means?

i have an E60 M5 for that! :)

i can smoke ur m5 :P

20 vs 21 isn't going to be a real difference, the issue is the wider tire and smaller side wall.

issues in what sense? th 20" have slighly thicker profile, which should give a bit morr comfort. plusi like the 20" with those hexagonial type of design, plus they don't always look dirty like my 21" ferric grey! :)

btw, would the 20s change handling in any way as far as stability and handling since the rear tires are not as wide as the 21s?

i have 19 in wheels. i really want 20in. any good ideas where to find a good deal on 20in factory wheels.

i wanna go big like 22" or 23" like the hamann "flash"
http://www.zercustoms.com/news/image...-BMW-X5-15.jpg

You've been asking this for a long time. 20" factory (OEM) wheels are the cheapest from Morristown BMW. Check the "Accessories Forum sponsored by Morristown BMW" for their deal on it. I doubt you will find a cheaper price if you want to stay factory and not replica.

21 inch is rather harsh, especially on bad roads. Think twice ...

i recently upgraded from standard 18s to 214 20s... so far i'm enjoying the improvements.. feels much more planted and corners much better...

i actually havent' noticed a big difference in the way it absorbs bumps..

i believe going to 21s would make it more noticeable...

I was thinking of going from 19" to 20" as well. How does it absorb bumps? is it better of worse? is it more stiffer or softer?

I have just put my summer 20" wheels back on from running winter 19" rims with non run flat tyres. At first I didnt notice much difference but I am noticing that the 20s crash a bit on the bumps and tramline more. I expected as much but I much prefer the 19s. Perhaps 20s with non runflats would be better!

Are you in Dubai or Abu Dhabi?
The exact car you have is what sold me on the X5 and the color space gray. It might have been your car because it looked 100% the same. I saw it driving in Jumeirah and decided I wanted a space gray 4.8 with grey 215's and the aero kit.
Ended up getting a space grey 4.8 m sport a couple weeks later :thumbup:

I might have some 214's FS towards the end of July; not sure yet if I'll keep them or not it all depends how the 215's look one the deep sea blue.