07-29-2015, 12:36 PM | #1 |
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2015 M-Sport tire question
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I'm looking at a leftover X1 with the M-sport option. I live in Mi. and have heard the ride is pretty brutal with the 19" RFTs. How much difference would it make, if the dealer switched out the tires to a non run flat? Would a 50 series work? Thanks,Tony |
07-29-2015, 01:07 PM | #3 |
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Probably cost effective to sell the 19s and grab a set of 18s (or even, gasp, 17s) and go non run flat yourself.
http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1137667 |
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07-29-2015, 01:09 PM | #4 |
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It all depends on personal preference. I had the 19s and thought they were perfectly fine. I also came from a lowered and stanced Mazda RX8. A 50 series tire will be WAY to tall. Go drive the car for yourself and see. Thats really the only way to know.
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07-29-2015, 01:17 PM | #5 |
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I'm sure 19s are just fine in Naples
Roads up north are brutal. And where he lives, they're some of the worst in the country. Like war zone esq. But I agree of course, go for a drive for sure and see how bad they are. |
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07-29-2015, 01:19 PM | #6 |
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On M-Sport suspension? You bet it'll be stiff with 19's and RF's. My personal preference/suggestion is get some lightweight 18's and summer tires, then go to a separate set with snows for winter. |
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07-29-2015, 02:00 PM | #9 | |
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$2k in wheels and tires? To start, you can spend significantly less than that on a brand new aftermarket 18" setup from tire rack. And the point is, you sell your nice fancy, new 19s. Meaning, you may not even spend a dime when it's all said and done. If you want to stay OE wheels, the 18s w/tires in the link I posted were $1000 shipped (there's another set for $600 for sale, not tires, but you'd have to convince him to ship). You'd get more than than for your 19s. Again, netting you money. Last edited by PrematureApex; 07-29-2015 at 02:08 PM.. |
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07-29-2015, 02:18 PM | #11 | |
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But yeah, getting the dealer to bite on trading more valuable 19s for 18s is the best-case, as far as hassle goes. Then again, you're likely still paying for a car with 19s...so you've still paid for the convenience of not swapping/selling yourself. |
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07-29-2015, 02:38 PM | #13 | |
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You're only option after that is to move down to 17s (rough with the huge wheel wells of the E84), up-size the tire a bit to gain some sidewall, and/or hope they start selling some Konis for the car to smooth out the ride. |
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07-29-2015, 02:42 PM | #14 | |
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I can deal with stiff but not harsh. Thanks again! |
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07-29-2015, 03:36 PM | #16 |
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After sitting on the lot 6 months, they sold it yesterday. They do have a new 2014 x1 2.8 for around 32K. Around eight thousand off. Not sure if that's a good deal considering it's two years old.
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