I really regret getting the 214s in some ways. I still have the vibration after multiple balances and they say the tire is not out of round. It's already got some curb rash which hurt at first but now I have become immune to the pain as it is inevitable. It is great for looks, but that's it... I really hate worrying about them all the damned time. And since there's a vibration, I always think about them.

Anyway, I still wouldn't go through a car wash... hand wash myself only.

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'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior
Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS
Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights
Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob

X5 pics at Flickr