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      05-18-2011, 10:55 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by ejp0016 View Post
For what it's worth, I have the 18's and have noticed that my F25 is less stable in windy conditions than either my previous X3 or X5. It's not horrible, but definitely noticeable compared to previous BMW's, so switching to 18's might not buy you all that much.
The lack of stability is due to the fact that this X3 is actually taller than the X5, marginally, and it is also not nearly as wide. The electric steering doesn't help the cause much, as even a slight gust of wind can send you a few inches left or right when in Normal mode.
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