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      10-14-2019, 08:01 PM   #1
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OEM 21" tires and wheels fitted on 2018 X5M. I installed Dinan springs and H&R spacers a while back. At that time I had the vehicle aligned and routine service completed. Shortly after I went on a 1500 mile road trip and it handled without issue. I have not driven the car since but my wife has used it locally a few times but outside of that it has remained in the garage for several months. I came back from a 500 mile or so road trip this past week and I was fighting to keep it straight at highway speeds. 72-75mph a noticeable drift presented itself but 80mph+ was a chore to keep in line. Initially I thought it was the wind because of the weather or the crown in the road but it is present on all roads, in all conditions at any speed over 72mph. Any suggestions on what may be the issue or should I re-align now that the vehicle has settled or wait until winter tires are on and then do do tires, wheels and alignment all together?
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Have you tried using the button yet? jk . I found a couple of threads regarding this very topic. Let us know how it turns out. GL.
https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1533328

https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1634994
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I have the same issue well. But it's in any steering mode and not just sport +.
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I only tried in Sport and Sport+ but it was present in both. I only use the efficient/comfort mode for local and city driving while the others are for highway and country roads.

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I found a couple of threads regarding this very topic. Let us know how it turns out. GL.
I did and most complained about the similar issues but no resolution. The odd part for me is that I did not have this at all until now.
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Im curious...How many of us are using H&R spacers (I'm using 15mm all around) and are having this issue?
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Im curious...How many of us are using H&R spacers (I'm using 15mm all around) and are having this issue?
I have 15mm/20mm hr spacers. Perhaps I can take mine out and test it 🤓
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Was it along the same highway? Every road is different, I had a devil of a time last night coming home from DC with the winds pushing me everywhere.

But, alignment always helps. Post your data when they do it.
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Thanks to everyone. I recently purchased a 2016 X5 with brand new Micheline tires. I noticed the drifting effect but thought it was just me. Thanks to the knowledge of those on this forum, I checked and found the tires pressures 15 Lbs. over the pressures recommended. This adjustment fixed 90% of the drifting feeling. I am going to put some miles on the tires and let them break-in before I mess with the alignment. Thank you all.

Last edited by Steve AL; 05-03-2021 at 08:22 AM.. Reason: Singular tire. should have been Tires.
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