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by iriver
Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 2010 40d sat nav update
Replies: 8
Views: 2968

Re: 2010 40d sat nav update

[quote="X5Sport"] Dealer for the new DVDs (there are 3 in total) and cost about £25, plus a single use VIN specific licence key and that comes in at around £185!!!  Dealer will charge you £300 to do the job, or you load the 3 discs in plus the one time key code and the CIC will plate the d...
by iriver
Tue Nov 26, 2013 6:33 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Yokohama 20" Winter tyres??
Replies: 7
Views: 2432

Re: Yokohama 20" Winter tyres??

Its the best price I could find for the quality I searched for ages to get the right combination of size.  I ordered a set last week they should arrive tomorrow. :xmasgrin:
by iriver
Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 20" wheels replaced under warranty
Replies: 119
Views: 39271

Re: 20" wheels replaced under warranty

Likewise, Berry Heathrow have agreed to replace all wheels even though 2 were not marked, unfortunately it will be after the New Year before they arrive. Now to tackle the paintwork pitting on the rear arches, its another warranty issue BMW usually resolve with a repaint and plastic covers over the ...
by iriver
Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Winter Tyre Info and Discussion Thread ( Keep related chat here please)
Replies: 352
Views: 358813

Re: Help with Winter Wheels

[quote="Nat"] Hi, Here we go.............I want to disagree a little with the narrower square set up advantage given. Its just my personal opinion & no death threats please................ I had the stagered set up in my E53 4.4.........255 /19 fronts and 285/19 rears. I went staggered...
by iriver
Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Winter Tyre Info and Discussion Thread ( Keep related chat here please)
Replies: 352
Views: 358813

Re: Help with Winter Wheels

Thanks Don, good advice is always welcome, now to find an 18" set.

Cheers

Derek
by iriver
Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:50 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Winter Tyre Info and Discussion Thread ( Keep related chat here please)
Replies: 352
Views: 358813

Help with Winter Wheels

Hi All, Sorry to bore the pants off folks but I am an absolute novice when it come to wheels and rubber. I recently read here the benefits of winter tyres (thanks some great advice) and that going for small rubber can enhance grip. Well I've been trawling the net for a spare set and came across a se...
by iriver
Mon Nov 18, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 20" wheels replaced under warranty
Replies: 119
Views: 39271

Re: 20" wheels replaced under warranty

[quote="fat-tyre-phil"] Just had my 20" alloys replaced by BMW via Sytner's in Sunningdale.  Absolutely no bother as the guy from Sytner's said that BMW had issued an alert to watch out for corrosion on the 20" wheels. Thanks to this forum, I have new 20" wheels waiting for ...