Potential X35d Purchase Couple of Questions

as400 · 11-20-2019, 11:39 AM

New job involving a potential 55 mile cross country hack.

Thinking X3 35d.

Am guessing 18" wheels will provide the most comfortable way of absorbing the countryside rough roads. I didn't think 18's would fit but THIS site suggests otherwise?

Seems 245/50/R18 will do the trick?....does anyone run with these currently?

I see few cars are being sold with the media pro large screen....most have the smaller...can it be retrospectively upgraded easily or do prohibitive costs potentially loom?

Any known gremplins to watch out for on these cars?

najnad · 11-20-2019, 01:58 PM

18" fit, I run them in the winter with my X3 35i

PerryGunn · 11-20-2019, 02:16 PM

We've got both 19" and 18" (with winter rubber) on our F25 30d and find that both are fine on UK country backroads - they are both wearing runflats and the 18" are marginally more comfortable but I think that will reverse soon as the 19" set are due for some new rubber and I'm intending to go for Michelin PS4 non-runflats

Msportdriver1 · 11-22-2019, 06:28 AM

This is my favorite BMW, its power is great and its handling is great for a large SUV, i prefer it to the similar spec X5. I run 18 inch all round with winter run flats, so far i would say comfort has gone up slightly from my 19 inch summer setup. Personally i prefer the harder ride of the run flat set up but that is a personal thing. Only word of caution is use good quality tyres and keep a check on them wearing so as not to get transfer box issues, basically no big reason not to get one.

as400 · 11-23-2019, 04:21 PM

Thanks for the replies people...

Ol' Fart · 11-24-2019, 07:57 AM

My '16 28d came standard with 245/50/R18s and my winter setup is 17s. Everything fits fine without issue. The ride is very good without run flats. The run flats' ride was somewhat harsh over potholes.

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as400 Enlisted Member 16 Rep 36 Posts Drives: E92 325d Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Potential X35d Purchase Couple of Questions New job involving a potential 55 mile cross country hack. Thinking X3 35d. Am guessing 18" wheels will provide the most comfortable way of absorbing the countryside rough roads. I didn't think 18's would fit but THIS site suggests otherwise? Seems 245/50/R18 will do the trick?....does anyone run with these currently? I see few cars are being sold with the media pro large screen....most have the smaller...can it be retrospectively upgraded easily or do prohibitive costs potentially loom? Any known gremplins to watch out for on these cars?
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najnad General of the Space Forces 171 Rep 723 Posts Drives: 11 X3 35i M-sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Elkridge, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 x40i [0.00] 2011 BMW X3 35i M-s ... [0.00] 2017 BMW 330 GT (Wi ... [0.00]	18" fit, I run them in the winter with my X3 35i __________________ Current: 2020 X5 x40i M-Sport, Arctic Grey Metallic / Ivory White, Executive Package, Luggage Compartment Package, Integral Active Steering, Tow Package, Parking Assist Package, Driving Assist Package, M-Sport brakes, Tux Mats
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Msportdriver1 New Member 4 Rep 28 Posts Drives: X3 35d M sport Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: England iTrader: (0)	35d This is my favorite BMW, its power is great and its handling is great for a large SUV, i prefer it to the similar spec X5. I run 18 inch all round with winter run flats, so far i would say comfort has gone up slightly from my 19 inch summer setup. Personally i prefer the harder ride of the run flat set up but that is a personal thing. Only word of caution is use good quality tyres and keep a check on them wearing so as not to get transfer box issues, basically no big reason not to get one.
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as400 Enlisted Member 16 Rep 36 Posts Drives: E92 325d Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies people...
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Ol' Fart Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2016 X3, 28d, Mineral White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: N/E Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	My '16 28d came standard with 245/50/R18s and my winter setup is 17s. Everything fits fine without issue. The ride is very good without run flats. The run flats' ride was somewhat harsh over potholes. __________________ Doug 2019 BMW 430 XI Grand Coupe, White, Black leather interior 2016 BMW X3, 28d, Mineral White metalic, Oyster Nevada leather interior.
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