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by sid10
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:15 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: What do i change these tyres to
Replies: 6
Views: 1360

What do i change these tyres to

Hi if you measure the height of the tyres on your car compared with BMW recommended tyres they can be up to 70mm different to manufacturers star rated tyres . This over time causes the transfer box to go out of sink causing the hopping effect . The best thing to try is another set of wheels and tyre...
by sid10
Fri Sep 01, 2023 3:30 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: F15 Travall Dog Guard & Divider
Replies: 4
Views: 7194

F15 Travall Dog Guard & Divider

Hi how much to courier to Penrith , Cumbria ?
by sid10
Sat Jan 07, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: wanted BMW X5 20/21" alloy wheels and tyres
Replies: 3
Views: 5181

wanted BMW X5 20/21" alloy wheels and tyres

Hi yes looked on there but most looked bruised and battered . Are the 300s X5M / X6M fitment ?
by sid10
Fri Jan 06, 2023 11:24 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: wanted BMW X5 20/21" alloy wheels and tyres
Replies: 3
Views: 5181

wanted BMW X5 20/21" alloy wheels and tyres

Looking for a genuine set of 20/21" X5 alloys and tyres what is available ?
by sid10
Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:36 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 11624

E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres

Hi thanks , yes that is the week of production 26th and 2011 meaning they are over 11 years old ! Quite a lot of the time they are bought in when availability is high and sold when no one else can get them . Unfortunately no good for me as a new set of tyres are over £800 on top but good luck with t...
by sid10
Wed Dec 14, 2022 1:30 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 11624

E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres

Hi could you find out the tyre age please ? as struggled to get a 2018 tyre fitted at my local tyre fitters , they were telling me to throw them away with 7.8 mm of tread .
by sid10
Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:59 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 11624

E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres

Hi just bought a 2012 E70 and am looking for winters ! maybe a bit old
by sid10
Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:12 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 11624

E70 Winter Wheels and RFT Tyres

Hi what date are the tyres ?
by sid10
Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:00 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: BMW X1 front and rear 19" alloys 1 of each .
Replies: 0
Views: 2068

BMW X1 front and rear 19" alloys 1 of each .

Forgot I had bought these as spares for the wifes 2011 X1 , sorting out the garage loft space before moving , they were display wheels in a main dealer very bling ! 1 front and 1 rear in very good condition possibly use on a chain for dazzling on coming traffic . Cash on collection £75 each . P40507...
by sid10
Thu Apr 08, 2021 6:52 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: 1 x style 299M X5M rear alloy wheel 20"
Replies: 0
Views: 1952

1 x style 299M X5M rear alloy wheel 20"

I bought this to use on the E53 hoping I could find some more it has been refurbished and never used looking for £100 cash on collection from Cumbria !
by sid10
Thu Apr 08, 2021 6:34 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: 255 /50/19 , 285/45/19 Vredestein wintrac 4 xtreme tyres
Replies: 0
Views: 1931

255 /50/19 , 285/45/19 Vredestein wintrac 4 xtreme tyres

Have a set of tyres to fit a X5 / X6 255/50/19 front both 6mm , 285/45/19 rears both 4/4.5mm , 1 front had a small nail so will need a repair £150 collection only from Cumbria ! Also have a set of rear brake discs for a 30d sport E53 2004 brand new from Lloyds BMW south lakes bought but never used £...
by sid10
Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:14 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E53 30d
Replies: 11
Views: 18005

Re: wanted E53 30d

Hi that is the reason I kept my E53 for so long , most salesmen have no interest in what they are selling and treat you as if they are doing you a favour , price the px 1/2 price and charge double for the service etc . I have replaced mine with a F15 40d but preferred the E53 as it was a sport and t...
by sid10
Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:01 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E53 30d
Replies: 11
Views: 18005

Re: wanted E53 30d

Hi tyres £150 collection from Carlisle ?
by sid10
Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:07 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E53 30d
Replies: 11
Views: 18005

Re: wanted E53 30d

Hi I have a set of Vredestein winter tyres 255/50/19 both 6mm , 285/45/19 both 4/4.5mm and a set of brand new rear discs for a 30d E53 sport ? its a start !
by sid10
Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:18 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: F15 X5 M Sport v M50d v XM340i ride
Replies: 7
Views: 2005

Re: F15 X5 M Sport v M50d v XM340i ride

I had a 2004 E53 X5 for 11 years its suspension was hard as a rock no body roll , I liked the way it drove especially on the twisty bits , I tested out a G05 a couple of years ago brand new , took it to the lake district and my wife was ill because of the cars air suspension , first time ! Took it b...