After increasing road noise and steering vibrations I was able to be prioritized for drive shaft replacement at the local dealer.

Background - I've had the 2012 X5D for a couple of months and about 6 thousand miles. When I bought it, from a used car dealer specializing in BMWs, the tires were around 6/32 tread and it was somewhat factored into the price. Since the noise has been noticeable (I've been driving a lot for work in the past couple of weeks - 1500 miles) I noticed accelerated tire wear and that I'll need some soon.

While the truck was at the dealer they noted that it does indeed need tires, a front wheel needs to be straightened, and they suspect the alignment is off. The estimate to straighten the wheel, align the truck (without parts), and install 4 new DWS06 tires is $1750. OUCH. $1440 of that is for the tires. They charge $50/corner to mount and balance if I bring my own tires.

In the past I have had great luck with off brand tires from ebay, but they have not been odd sizes and it was easier to find reviews. Does anyone have any recommendations? I am considering these Maxtrek Fortis T5's which would come out to $730 installed at the dealer (maybe cheaper if I can get the used car dealership to do it and absorb labor costs).

Also - if anyone could recommend a good place for the alignment or confirm a good experience at the bmw dealer I would appreciate it. (the only one in mechanicsburg pa)

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Lastly - assuming I go with sport/performance, can anyone recommend a nice winter wheel/tire package or recommendations on wheels to acquire for this purpose. I don't know much about the process of swapping wheels with sensors and such.