Johnny Bench

Have read about it, think on Edmund's. There was a thread at the Bimmerposts forum that broke it all down.

RJC 1

All X5 wheel choices come with ROF's...got stuck with them on our S classes too even with AMG appearence pkg...only way out is true AMG cars 63's etc. Many S class owners hate them and once swapped to non, the car is transformed in ride and handling (less unsprung weight). So glad Audi offers non-ROF's on 21 and 22's for Q7's.

Johnny Bench

This first release is not without bugs which is typical. Those seats have been addressed. Here's a few pix of the Coffee leather I'm getting. https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q7-...2965590/page2/

Johnny Bench

3 weeks ago I went into a test drive with a prejudicial mind regarding run flats. Upon driving the X5 I loved it. It was well controlled, very quiet, comfortable. I have no clue what brand or type they're using but they are as fine as regulars.

RJC 1

Still doesnt explain how they passed BMW QC in the first place....this is not a mechanical/electrical/SW etc. related issue normally associated with first year bugs that cannot be corrected or caught in QC

RJC 1

They're not the same, the sidewall on ROF are/must be considerably stiffer...if you were to swap them out it would transform the vehicles ride to something even better.

Johnny Bench

As in less control with more sway?

RJC 1

The side walls have to be so much stiffer to suport the massive weight of the vehicle especially a heavy SUV, they are also heavier which increases unsprung weight and directly affects handling. ROF's have gotten better over the years but they still cannot match non ROF's.