Upgrade from 19” to 20” on my G05 build?

Doc5513 · 10-12-2018, 07:41 PM

I have a build in process for a 2019 X5 xDrive40i. It’s getting ready to go into production and I have a short time to make changes.

I don’t know much about tires and rims. Just not my thing generally. I understand that this is the first year that a 20” wheel with all-season tires has been offered.

The 19" V-spoke wheels, style 734 with all-season run-flat tires come as the standard, but they also have a 20" V-spoke wheels, style 738 with all-season run-flat tires as an upgrade. It’s only $600 upgrade.
I have 19” wheels with all-season run-flat tires on my 2016 X5 currently. I do like the look of the 20” wheel the offer, but my question is will I notice much of a difference in ride characteristics between 19” and 20”? Are there any pros/cons I should be aware of?

Thanks.

JayPichardo · 10-12-2018, 07:53 PM

Go for the 20"s the 19s look tiny in person

avengerboater · 10-12-2018, 08:07 PM

Yes, go for it. You'll notice the difference. And it's much cheaper than buying 20's later on.

ppnff · 10-12-2018, 08:18 PM

I looked at both the x line and m sport. The x line 20” looked much better than the 19” and the price was not that much to upgrade as indicated in prior posts. On the m sport, I looked at 21”, but the performance tires -> low mileage and being in the snowbelt - problems unless I changed tires during the winter...

Upgrade to 20”. You will be happier.

Auricom · 10-12-2018, 09:40 PM

Go 20. 20s should have been standard for xLine.

Pro: Just looks proportionately better, G05 is huge and 19s are visually inadequate. For $600, it's less expensive than buying a set of 20 wheels and tires later on.

Con: None, besides snickers from other owners with 21s and 22s.

jk LOL, maybe just a little

Doc5513 · 10-13-2018, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auricom

Go 20. 20s should have been standard for xLine.

Pro: Just looks proportionately better, G05 is huge and 19s are visually inadequate. For $600, it's less expensive than buying a set of 20 wheels and tires later on.

Con: None, besides snickers from other owners with 21s and 22s.

jk LOL, maybe just a little

Done!! Thanks guys

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Doc5513 Captain 449 Rep 631 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Virginia, America iTrader: (0)	Upgrade from 19” to 20” on my G05 build? I have a build in process for a 2019 X5 xDrive40i. It’s getting ready to go into production and I have a short time to make changes. I don’t know much about tires and rims. Just not my thing generally. I understand that this is the first year that a 20” wheel with all-season tires has been offered. The 19" V-spoke wheels, style 734 with all-season run-flat tires come as the standard, but they also have a 20" V-spoke wheels, style 738 with all-season run-flat tires as an upgrade. It’s only $600 upgrade. I have 19” wheels with all-season run-flat tires on my 2016 X5 currently. I do like the look of the 20” wheel the offer, but my question is will I notice much of a difference in ride characteristics between 19” and 20”? Are there any pros/cons I should be aware of? Thanks.
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JayPichardo BMW Client Advisor 3452 Rep 2,504 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tulley BMW Nashua, NH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i [0.00]	Go for the 20"s the 19s look tiny in person __________________ Contact me for all your BMW needs in the New England area. jpichardo@tulley.com Top M Client Advisor in New England.
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avengerboater First Lieutenant 146 Rep 342 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Yes, go for it. You'll notice the difference. And it's much cheaper than buying 20's later on.
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ppnff Private First Class 89 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2022 X7 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Gateway to the West iTrader: (0)	I looked at both the x line and m sport. The x line 20” looked much better than the 19” and the price was not that much to upgrade as indicated in prior posts. On the m sport, I looked at 21”, but the performance tires -> low mileage and being in the snowbelt - problems unless I changed tires during the winter... Upgrade to 20”. You will be happier. __________________ Current Vehicle: 2022 X7 M50i (Week 1 Build) Past Vehicles: 2019 X5 xDrive40i M-Sport (Week 41 Build), 2016 X5 xDrive35i, 2014 Acura MDX AWD, 2009 Mercedes E350 RWD, 2006 Infiniti G35, 2003 Honda Accord EX V6, 2000 Infiniti QX4, 1996 Honda Accord EXL, 1993 Volvo 850GLT, 1979 Mercedes 240D
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Auricom Brigadier General 4360 Rep 4,246 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 xDrive40i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Go 20. 20s should have been standard for xLine. Pro: Just looks proportionately better, G05 is huge and 19s are visually inadequate. For $600, it's less expensive than buying a set of 20 wheels and tires later on. Con: None, besides snickers from other owners with 21s and 22s. jk LOL, maybe just a little __________________ Current BMWs - '20 X5 xDrive40i M Sport, '20 BMW M550i \| Past BMWs - '03 E39 540iT M Sport, '06 E53 4.8is, '11 E70 M Sport LCI
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