[e92miami]

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

the choices are there, 19,20,21"
what do you want? 22" 24" wheels thats just tacky

I want 19,20" on tires with some rubber. Seeing 20's on 35 sidewalls never filling the wheel well on a SUV, now that's tacky.

[nyalpine90]

Originally Posted by e92miami

I want 19,20" on tires with some rubber. Seeing 20's on 35 sidewalls never filling the wheel well on a SUV, now that's tacky.

all SUV,SAV have that well gap, which car manufacture has resolve that???

[e92miami]

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

all SUV,SAV have that well gap, which car manufacture has resolve that???

Not the gap, but not filling out the wheel well. I.E. the overall diameter of the X car wheels/tires are small. Doesn't fit the size of the car. Kinda like a Mexican low rider, a large 70's car with 13" rims and rubber band tires.

[kozzi]

Originally Posted by e92miami

Not the gap, but not filling out the wheel well. I.E. the overall diameter of the X car wheels/tires are small. Doesn't fit the size of the car. Kinda like a Mexican low rider, a large 70's car with 13" rims and rubber band tires.

...not sure if serious but...

I don't see that at all. Besides, the wheel wells are not round. IMO, I think the wheel/tires are well sorted for this SAV. Attached Max Well's picture for reference.

[sor]

Originally Posted by e92miami

Not the gap, but not filling out the wheel well. I.E. the overall diameter of the X car wheels/tires are small. Doesn't fit the size of the car. Kinda like a Mexican low rider, a large 70's car with 13" rims and rubber band tires.

I think you mean the wheel well on the chassis is too big (though I'd debate this and want to see measurements compared to other OEM builds). If the overall tire diameter/circumference were really out of whack it would make a big difference in how the power can be put down, transmission gearing, etc. I calculated the 21" and the 20" overall diameters for tires on the Macan, SQ5, and X3 OEM tires they are all within ~1/4", around 29" across.

If there's a problem, it's not the tire sizing, and please nobody go and fit higher profile tires on your car to try to close the gap. It will screw up your speedometer.

[KAP8]

Originally Posted by kozzi

...not sure if serious but...

I don't see that at all. Besides, the wheel wells are not round. IMO, I think the wheel/tires are well sorted for this SAV. Attached Max Well's picture for reference.

Thank you for putting together this comparison of wheels. I went with the 20's.

[e92miami]

Originally Posted by kozzi

...not sure if serious but...

I don't see that at all. Besides, the wheel wells are not round. IMO, I think the wheel/tires are well sorted for this SAV. Attached Max Well's picture for reference.

If you pull up a new XC60 or GLC any configuration and you put it next to any X3 and you measure from the ground to the top of the tire you will find both the Volvo and MB will be at least 1+ inch taller. Yes BMW gives you "large rims" 21" but on no rubber. You can also see my point on this video.

[kozzi]

Originally Posted by KAP8

Thank you for putting together this comparison of wheels. I went with the 20's.

You should thank Max Well for the extended Photoshop work and adding all the photos together. I was commenting on how well sorted the wheels and tires are on the M40i.

[sor]

Originally Posted by e92miami

If you pull up a new XC60 or GLC any configuration and you put it next to any X3 and you measure from the ground to the top of the tire you will find both the Volvo and MB will be at least 1+ inch taller. Yes BMW gives you "large rims" 21" but on no rubber. You can also see my point on this video.

The tire sizes are documented, should be simple to calculate. No need to eyeball videos or photos... be back in a few.

The Volvo tire diameter is 1/4” bigger overall. The GLC has the same tire sizes as the Volvo. I doubt you’d notice 1/4” because it is within the range of normal tire wear (1/8” on either side).

On any of these models, with any rim size, they’re all about 29” total diameter. The tires have to get thinner when you choose larger wheels so as to not interfere with the speedometer and odometer, the overall size needs to be maintained.

[///MIKE M]

Am I the only one who absolutely loves the tusk delete. I was looking at ways to remove it before this thread came up.

[nyalpine90]

Originally Posted by e92miami

If you pull up a new XC60 or GLC any configuration and you put it next to any X3 and you measure from the ground to the top of the tire you will find both the Volvo and MB will be at least 1+ inch taller. Yes BMW gives you "large rims" 21" but on no rubber. You can also see my point on this video.

ur not a fan of low profile tire, which is sporty.
you prefer 16" with 4" of rubber

[kozzi]

Originally Posted by e92miami

If you pull up a new XC60 or GLC any configuration and you put it next to any X3 and you measure from the ground to the top of the tire you will find both the Volvo and MB will be at least 1+ inch taller. Yes BMW gives you "large rims" 21" but on no rubber. You can also see my point on this video.

LOL. I can't look at a video when I have no idea what I am looking and for.

Pictures speak a thousand words...look at that ass!

[kozzi]

Originally Posted by ///MIKE M

Am I the only one who absolutely loves the tusk delete. I was looking at ways to remove it before this thread came up.

No. I was wondering if they are easy to take off or paint black.

[kozzi]

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

ur not a fan of low profile tire, which is sporty.
you prefer 16" with 4" of rubber

[Max Well]

For ease of visual comparison between SAVs from different Mnfrs -

[sor]

[raysspl]

Really purdy

[SickFinga]

Steering wheel - There is the M Sport steering shortage announcement dating back to May of this year. The shortage was expected to continue into at least the end of August. I guess the shortage hasn't been solved. All US/Canadian spec M40i and X3 M Sport are being built with the Sport Steering wheel (option code 255). RoW is getting the M Sport steering wheel.



Front bumper - For some reason this M40i is equipped with the M Sport bumper rather than the M40i bumper. Either the original bumper was damaged and replaced or this is a pre-production model.

[kozzi]

Originally Posted by SickFinga

Steering wheel - There is the M Sport steering shortage announcement dating back to May of this year. The shortage was expected to continue into at least the end of August. I guess the shortage hasn't been solved. All US/Canadian spec M40i and X3 M Sport are being built with the Sport Steering wheel (option code 255). RoW is getting the M Sport steering wheel.



Front bumper - For some reason this M40i is equipped with the M Sport bumper rather than the M40i bumper. Either the original bumper was damaged and replaced or this is a pre-production model.

That picture is a X3 30i with M-Sport Design Package. I have no idea how it has no roof rails, US spec orange fender reflectors and EU M emblem on the side.

Hopefully the steering wheel doesn't have so much silver on it.

[SickFinga]

Originally Posted by kozzi

That picture is a X3 30i with M-Sport Design Package.

That's what I'm saying. The M40i on the front page has an M Sport bumper.

Originally Posted by kozzi

I have no idea how it has no roof rails, US spec orange fender reflectors and EU M emblem on the side.

I didn't include those options when I generated the photo.

[kozzi]

Originally Posted by SickFinga

That's what I'm saying. The M40i on the front page has an M Sport bumper.



I didn't include those options when I generated the photo.

Honestly, I have no idea what you are trying to say. What front page? How about a link so we can all see?

Where are you from? I didn't know there was an option for roof rail delete. That would be a dream come true! US spec reflectors and Euro M badges? Regardless, it looks like your configuration is all a mess and totally broken!

Are you ordering an X3 M40i? Can't wait to see what you get. Good Luck!

[SickFinga]

Originally Posted by kozzi

Honestly, I have no idea what you are trying to say. What front page? How about a link so we can all see?

Where are you from? I didn't know there was an option for roof rail delete. That would be a dream come true! US spec reflectors and Euro M badges? Regardless, it looks like your configuration is all a mess and totally broken!

Are you ordering an X3 M40i? Can't wait to see what you get. Good Luck!

First post in this thread, look at the bumper.

Nothing is wrong with my configurator it is just a bit more flexible.