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Originally Posted by alexinca
Hi All,
My wife and I both have 2012 X5 35ds. (I ordered myself one and she took it over, so I bought another one).
My wife's X5 has 13k miles on it. The treadwear is less than 1mm now, and it had severe cupping. We live in Southern CA and she drives back and forth to work (mostly freeway). I have to have the car aligned and get new tires. Dealer is offering me a pretty solid price (after a little negotiation), but it's on the same Dunlop tires. Dealer is offering Dunlop or Michelin for $1500 or $2500 respectively. Looks like some of you bought bridgestones? Any advice you all can give would be great. I'd like this next set to last longer than 13k miles if possible ... WOuld really appreciate anyone's input. Need to make a decision asap as the car is sitting at the dealer ...
p.s. car has the 20" y-spoke rims.
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Why oh why are you buying tires at the dealer?????
First, if you are having the dealer 'check the alignment', you really must understand that the BMW specs are very wide and allow them to set the alignment "in spec" but it will result in very bad tire wear. You can get 30k miles or 10k miles- all by having an alignment not done optimally- yes, it will be in spec, but will NOT give you tire life. This is what you are seeing,. IMO
Price your tires on tirerack and add the road hazard- ship them to a local store. Have THEM do an alignment, tell them you want caster and camber at mid range AND TOE AT THE MINIMUM.
You'll save $500-800 over the dealer with the Michelin Latitudes (superior tire, IMO) over the screwing the dealer is offering...