Adaptive M Suspension with 20" Wheels

[DGStopGo]

Hi Guys I just picked up a 2016 M-Sport with Adaptive M Suspension and the handling is fealing a little weak with the 19s

I am thinking about upgrading to 20's but was wondering how the ride quality would change. I like the current feel over chopppy roads with the Adaptive M....
the car pretty much floats over and imperfections.

[alphaod]

I don't think handling will get better with 20" wheels. Not by much anyways. If anything I want 19" for these horrific NYC roads.

[Terp335]

Do you have all seasons with the 19s? 20s and summer rubber would feel a bit stiffer and probably give you a harder edge when cornering. In what aspect do you not feel like the x5 handles well?

[DGStopGo]

yes now I have 19s with all season. I thinking of getting 20s with Extreme Contact DWS non run flats.

[1230vani]

Originally Posted by DGStopGo

Hi Guys I just picked up a 2016 M-Sport with Adaptive M Suspension and the handling is fealing a little weak with the 19s

I am thinking about upgrading to 20's but was wondering how the ride quality would change. I like the current feel over chopppy roads with the Adaptive M....
the car pretty much floats over and imperfections.

It gets a lot better, had 19" staggered (for Europe) and 20" make the car lean less, still very comfortable. I use 19"s as winter setup.

[gtmassive75]

Originally Posted by DGStopGo

yes now I have 19s with all season. I thinking of getting 20s with Extreme Contact DWS non run flats.

20s with Extreme Contact DWS, this is what i have, just put the truck in sports plus(traction off) and drive it, unless the road is wet.

[DGStopGo]

Originally Posted by gtmassive75

20s with Extreme Contact DWS, this is what i have, just put the truck in sports plus(traction off) and drive it, unless the road is wet.

How does it feel over choppy roads with the Non run flats DWSs

[pragueX5]

I have the same suspension and had exactly the same concern, but no worries. ride quality will not be effected at all with 20s. go for it

unfortunately the car will also still remain wobbly at high speeds regardless.
cant help it but the car is damn too soft for a bmw with M package. miss the E70 stiffness

* do not use runflats!!! they kill the ride no matter what car, what rim size and whatever road

[X5R35]

Agreed, run flats are the worst for ride comfort and they are noisy.

[P1]

Originally Posted by X5R35

Agreed, run flats are the worst for ride comfort and they are noisy.

Really? I have the P Zeros and they are whisper quiet and very comfortable. Simetimes I read these comments and wonder if we're all driving different cars...

[nyalpine90]

DWS06, its new improved tire.

i have it and few x5 owners have them as well.

[gtmassive75]

Originally Posted by DGStopGo

How does it feel over choppy roads with the Non run flats DWSs

Don't know about choppy roads, but i drove on the belt and cross bronx recently and was perfect. very smooth and almost no road noise which is always great.
If you want to get them swap out, there's a place in Bay Ridge(i think) where i got mine done. Thanks to another forum member who refer me.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by P1et

Really? I have the P Zeros and they are whisper quiet and very comfortable. Simetimes I read these comments and wonder if we're all driving different cars...

Yes really, Dunlops RFT here and at 11K miles I get a Wah Wah Wah Wah at highway speeds. But I think this is true for most summer performance tires RFT or not.

[P1]

Originally Posted by Kzang

Yes really, Dunlops RFT here and at 11K miles I get a Wah Wah Wah Wah at highway speeds. But I think this is true for most summer performance tires RFT or not.

I had Bridgestones before, and although I really liked them, I admit they were definitely had the "wah wah wah" on the highway. The P Zeros on the other hand, whisper quiet.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by P1et

I had Bridgestones before, and although I really liked them, I admit they were definitely had the "wah wah wah" on the highway. The P Zeros on the other hand, whisper quiet.

I've heard very good things about the Pzeros and I think P zero's are the RFT to shoot for if anyone wants to replace OEM.

[stewy604]

Another vote for the go flat Conti DWS06. I switched to them about 3 months ago when I pulled off my Scorpion winters. I've been very happy with the ride, and performance in both wet and dry. The P-Zero RFT's were horrible in my opinion, didn't last, and were incredibly noisy (especially as they wore).