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      01-22-2013, 08:38 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Terpinator View Post
If you go for the xDrive, as you noted, it retains the hydraulic stearing system. I test drove both the 550i xDrive and the 335i xDrive and did not notice much of a difference in the steering. The main difference was the level of comfort/isolation through the rest of the chassis. There was more road noise, etc. making its way into the cabin in the 335i. Windows up in the 550 at 65 was dead quiet. Ten years ago, I'd want the 335i. Now, 550 all the way.

Oh, ok. So the xDrive keeps hydraulic? Thank you!

I have a brand new set of 18 x 8 wheels with unused 225/40 Pirelli winter sports mounted on them.

Do you think I could use these on the 550 xi with maybe some spacers as a winter tire? I think as long as they're squared-up there aren't any issues. Is that correct?
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