My New X1 35i

[bucketfoot]

Originally Posted by sbike

I'm hoping to get something more like my old WRX performance wise, but don't want to worry because the roads up around Tahoe aren't in the best condition.

17" non-run flats are the way I've gone.

[PrematureApex]

Originally Posted by sbike

I'm shopping around for a very similar car. I'm curious, how are those 19" rims? I'm a bit worried with such small sidewalls that I'd have issues with driveways, speed bumps, poor roads, etc.

I currently have a 04 Forester XT and I can bomb around, not worry or slow much for speed bumps, parking lot entrances, etc.

Speaking of which I'm pretty sure the different size rims have different widths (17 x 7", 18 X 7.5", and 19 x 8"), but the same width tire which seems kind of odd. Any comments?

I'm hoping to get something more like my old WRX performance wise, but don't want to worry because the roads up around Tahoe aren't in the best condition.

I believe the only wheels sold in both staggered and non-staggered widths are the M-Sport's 255M 18" (18x8 all around, or 18x8/18x9 staggered). As far as I know, all the 19" M-Sport wheels (225M) are staggered.

Our 35 Msport on Bilstein B6s and H&Rs/rear M3 bar and bushings all around rides OK...handling is quite fun, similar to a stock WRX (albeit heavier).

It's on staggered 18s...wouldn't touch the 19s with a ten foot poll here in the NE.

[Turbod]

Originally Posted by sbike

I'm shopping around for a very similar car. I'm curious, how are those 19" rims? I'm a bit worried with such small sidewalls that I'd have issues with driveways, speed bumps, poor roads, etc.

I currently have a 04 Forester XT and I can bomb around, not worry or slow much for speed bumps, parking lot entrances, etc.

Speaking of which I'm pretty sure the different size rims have different widths (17 x 7", 18 X 7.5", and 19 x 8"), but the same width tire which seems kind of odd. Any comments?

I'm hoping to get something more like my old WRX performance wise, but don't want to worry because the roads up around Tahoe aren't in the best condition.

I don't have any problems with them. They have slightly more side wall than my 335i. X1 35 aspect ratio in the rear while the 335i has a 30. I always drive cautiously so it hasn't ever been an issue. I do get rid of the run flats as soon as I can though. Going to throw the Michellen Pilot sport A/S 3+ on here shortly.