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Old 07-05-2012, 12:43 PM
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Led on the tails sounds nice...
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Old 07-05-2012, 12:48 PM
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my plan is run flats in the back and (slicks?) (good grip tires) for the front...
What? I would not mix run-flats and traditional tires on the same vehicle. You also do not want to have really grippy tires up front and something from another performance catagory on the back. Best bet is to get all 4 tires in matching brand and models.
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What? I would not mix run-flats and traditional tires on the same vehicle. You also do not want to have really grippy tires up front and something from another performance catagory on the back. Best bet is to get all 4 tires in matching brand and models.

All wheel drive cars are supposed to have same tread pattern on all four tires.
Tire Tech Information - Matching Tires on Four-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive Vehicles
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Old 07-05-2012, 02:26 PM
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Judging by your location, you should keep the current wheels and put winter tires on them. Then buy a set of wheels and summer tires (with matching type and brand fronts and rears) What is your budget on wheels and tires?
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Really?! I just have a friend with a new X5 M and that's what he uses. Says it works best for
Handling. But yes I have heard that its best to have a same tires
When you have AWD.
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Old 07-05-2012, 06:34 PM
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Buy my wheels today...20'' style 87's..
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---tnx TMV...ill look into that 43k bulbs.......that be next on my list ...(one of many)....

---ALEX...=So has anyone Plasti-dipped the X5 logo and grill on here? I want to see pics?

Led on the tails sounds nice... anyone have a write-up (pics) ? than the tint film or spray on top of the tails.

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HERE IT IS..THE PICS..HOPE IT HELPS...and yes the X6 is plasti-dip....the x5 had flat black before and dipped now...and my roof and did it black too.... no crack or chips on grill and its been months now since i 1st dipped them...
--And speaking of Wheels...i do have different brands on my E53....couldnt really find something cheap with these 315's...oh wheel..just had tire balancing and wheel alignment...hope that helps too...and last pic is the x5 SPORT 19" powder coated black on my boys e53 rolling on 305's ....
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Nice. Looking good. I'm stocking up on plasti dip!
I just dropped off my e53 at the shop. To diagnose the brake, traction,
Abs light and pass MA inspection.
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ALex...you gotta stock it up....Lowes HOme shop has it...get the box of 6 for $35...goodluck bro and put some pics...
ps ...i forgot to put the last pic..its up now..
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Thanks for the info.
Will do. Maybe even the rims while I'm at it.
Nice! I like the back. I'm going to JFK Saturday. Maybe I'll even see your ride.
Should be easy to find it. The plasti dip makes it stand out
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