Yeah!!! the 'snow-shoes' (winter tires) are OFF!

[Last5oh]

The regular tires are loaded for the trip to the tire-shop to have the snow-tires swapped-out.


We usually get the odd snow-storm in April here in Toronto but if that happens I'll just work from home.

[cmyX6go]

I miss changing my shoes in the spring....It's such a great feeling sportin those summer wheels for the first ride. Enjoy!

[skiboats]

Sitting here in Buffalo wanting to do the same. Maybe next week.

[jmweb]

You guys have got to be kidding!! We're still expecting the last 20% of our snow....

[X5 Meister]

Where did you score the nice Michelin tire covers and thick blanket?

And what's up with the 'chuck the wheels in the back of the car' action. Here's the proper way to transport wheels in a X5 according to the manual.

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Where did you score the nice Michelin tire covers and thick blanket?

And what's up with the 'chuck the wheels in the back of the car' action. Here's the proper way to transport wheels in a X5 according to the manual.

Dang! Okay.. you need to give Last5oh a little slack.

1) We don't know he transported them like that and ...
2) Even if he did, it doesn't matter that much - no one is gonna die! Its not a threat to National security.

What tires are those Mike? They look different that's for sure.

BTW .. I've had my summer tires on all winter ... no change here.

[clubba]

Meister just wanted an excuse to post that pic.

Originally Posted by TwinsPoppa

Dang! Okay.. you need to give Last5oh a little slack.

1) We don't know he transported them like that and ...
2) Even if he did, it doesn't matter that much - no one is gonna die! Its not a threat to National security.

[M_Six]

Put mine on last week. Since December I've done the upper and lower control arms and bushigs, front brake rotors and pads, new tires, and just this week new tie rods. It goes in Tuesday for an alignment. The front end had better feel perfect after that. It's been nice not hearing the tires for the past week, though. The old snows were on their last bit of tread. Very noisy.

[Last5oh]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Where did you score the nice Michelin tire covers and thick blanket?

And what's up with the 'chuck the wheels in the back of the car' action. Here's the proper way to transport wheels in a X5 according to the manual.

Hmm I didn't imagine the 4 tires would fit that way without dropping the seats. I'll try it that way 8 months from now.

The tire totes (bags) I got from COSTCO they are a seasonal item $20 regular price (set of 4) but on clearance at $5.75 (set of 4), I could not resist. The thick blanket is a moving blanket I got at a moving-supply store.

I thought of swapping the wheels out myself but decided to have the summer set re-balanced for good measure.

[X5 Meister]

We're just giving you a little ribbing. The tire totes sure do look slick I'll say that! Much better then the BMW tire toes.

Originally Posted by Last5oh

Hmm I didn't imagine the 4 tires would fit that way without dropping the seats. I'll try it that way 8 months from now.

The tire totes (bags) I got from COSTCO they are a seasonal item $20 regular price (set of 4) but on clearance at $5.75 (set of 4), I could not resist. The thick blanket is a moving blanket I got at a moving-supply store.

I thought of swapping the wheels out myself but decided to have the summer set re-balanced for good measure.