I had the alignment checked on my 335d at a specislist off the Align my Car site. Christchurch Tyres. Very thorough, full KDS check, tyres checked and car weighted down. Alignment was OK so they didn't even charge me! That would not happen at a BMW dealer I fear.

THe X5 hasn't needed it. Just past 42000 today and still on original (but nearly wornout) Michelins. So wear has been pretty even once I reduced the presures a bit to avoid the center strip wearing out. I fancy trying out the Vredestien SUV Ultrac, anybody in the UK tried them?

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