Rough ride on BMW 5 Series

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Rough ride on BMW 5 Series

I borrowed a BMW 3 Series recently, on runflat low profile tyres, and noticed the ride was considerably smother than my 5 Series on 17-inch wheels. Why would that be the case? Is it possible that my suspension is faulty?

Asked on 6 November 2014 by boatman126

Answered by Honest John

If your 5 Series is on Energy Savers with stiff sidewalls, then they can ride hard.

Tags: ride comfort wheels and tyres technical issues

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