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by pixelmad
Sat Apr 01, 2017 10:09 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"
Replies: 15
Views: 3966

Re: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"

[quote="martin33100"]
We have an SE and it was spected with the dynamic pack so sports suspension, 20's with the slightly wider rear arches, also has running boards and sports seats but I don't know if they are also part of this pack.
Ride was harsh on RFT's, changed them over to Michelin Latitude ...
by pixelmad
Thu Mar 30, 2017 1:24 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"
Replies: 15
Views: 3966

Re: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"

[quote="Alan Gunn"]
That is the same as i have on my car.
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Great, thank you for confirming. Is your's also an SE?
by pixelmad
Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:13 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"
Replies: 15
Views: 3966

Re: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"

From what I can find on the web these are the specifications for the 19" Rims and tyres I  need.

9Jx19 ET48 / 255/50R19
10Jx19 ET53 / 285/45R19

Can anyone confirm this please?

Cheers
John
by pixelmad
Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:46 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"
Replies: 15
Views: 3966

Re: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"

[quote="Graeme"]
One thing though - comfort is more important than looks!

Graeme
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That's great background, thank you. And yes, I agree with the above  ;)
by pixelmad
Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:45 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"
Replies: 15
Views: 3966

Re: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"

[quote="Glen"]
Hi

Put your reg in here

https://cazana.com/uk/?gclid=Cj0KEQiAwrbEBRDqxqzMsrTGmogBEiQAeSE6ZVvFePpIHvfpGD-2VYX3B7V7v2REZy6o1mXhyHRSGUMaAnt_8P8HAQ
[/quote]

I'm in Ireland so that did not work. However I used an Irish version and this is what I got back.

2007 BMW X5 3.0D SE FF42 ...
by pixelmad
Tue Mar 28, 2017 10:01 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"
Replies: 15
Views: 3966

Re: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"

Wow, this is more complicated than I imagined. My car has black moulding around the arches, front and back... if that helps. Is their anyway to definitvey check what I have?
by pixelmad
Mon Mar 27, 2017 1:43 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"
Replies: 15
Views: 3966

Re: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"

[quote="sid10"]
Which model do you have ?
Does it have the wide arch kit on ? ( M sport )
[/quote]

Thanks for the prompt response Sid10. How can I tell? Perhap in the VIN code details?

Any of this relevant?
S220 Self-levelling suspension
S226 Sports suspension settings
S2LE BMW LA wheel Y-spoke ...
by pixelmad
Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"
Replies: 15
Views: 3966

Improving Ride Comfort : Changing 20" Rims for 18 or 19"

Hi Folks,

I have my 07 E70 for a year now and am struggling with the ride quality. It came with Sport's Suspension, 20" Wheels and RF tyres so everything was stacked against me. I am a Landscape Photographer and so spend about half my time on back roads, gravel roads or no roads at all; and I feel ...