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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-18-2019, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 727
Posted By SWIPE421
I’ve ran after-market 20x9 and 20x10 offset on my...

I’ve ran after-market 20x9 and 20x10 offset on my ‘11 X5d for 7 years on Bridgestone Runflats.
They were the Beyern mesh black matte fire forged wheels which did well till a pot hole cracked a rim...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-03-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,077
Posted By SWIPE421
Thanks for the info. I actually took the X5d in...

Thanks for the info.
I actually took the X5d in for two recalls, so that made it more painful.
But they should have a new rim on tomorrow.
I got a X3 loaner, the new automatic shut-off (fuel...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,077
Posted By SWIPE421
Need advice...

Bottom Line: BMW dealer had a newbie doing my Tire swap from summer to winter tires. Dumb @ss put my X5 staggered rear tires and factory rims on both left sided mounts. He drove it around and I'm...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-25-2012, 02:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,419
Posted By SWIPE421
Sorry, I meant to say 20 X 10 (275/40) and 20 X...

Sorry, I meant to say 20 X 10 (275/40) and 20 X 10.5 (rear 315/35). I have the stock Dunlop Sports (RFTs) on them in the pic. 5 X 120's.
As far as the bore, they have to custom mill them (TSW).
No...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,419
Posted By SWIPE421
My experience with the vendor UAP was a poor one,...

My experience with the vendor UAP was a poor one, probably the worst I've ever seen with a Vendor.
Within 60 days after purchase I found One rim of the four purchased had a defect in the barrel...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2012, 01:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,419
Posted By SWIPE421
New Bayern Rims...pic

After 6 months of dealing with a defective M6-style rim and horrible vendor who didn't want to honor his "lifetime warranty" against defects ( I had a pin-hole leak in the barrel 2 months after using...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-18-2012, 12:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,623
Posted By SWIPE421
No letter, but I had scheduled service this past...

No letter, but I had scheduled service this past Tuesday (15). The SA advised me that there were 2 recalls, the first one was a software reflash, the second required Overnighting parts from MA to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-11-2011, 12:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,450
Posted By SWIPE421
I was told that if you get a "novice" handling...

I was told that if you get a "novice" handling the TPMS unit and it gets damaged in the tire/rim swaps it is more painful to troubleshoot, rather than get a wheel/rim set with it's on set of "Correct...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-06-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,450
Posted By SWIPE421
Hello, To the top. A reminder for SNOW tires,...

Hello,
To the top.
A reminder for SNOW tires, to think about TPMS's too....
To save anybody out there looking at Snow tires with a new set of rims (SWAPPING set of rim/tires summer for winter...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-06-2011, 03:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,099
Posted By SWIPE421
Went to Discount Tire a week ago..Snow is now...

Went to Discount Tire a week ago..Snow is now here and I am happy I got them..I have the Pirelli's Scorpion Snow & Ice 20" 275 & 315's rear...But that was not without some PITA days...

SHORT...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2011, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,636
Posted By SWIPE421
Also, any experts know the con's vs pro's of...

Also, any experts know the con's vs pro's of spacers vs machine boring , i.e. I would think the machined boring gives an exact fit which would be better.
I've never had spacers but have heard a lot...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-18-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,921
Posted By SWIPE421
Wow, thanks for all the snow "physics" lessons. ...

Wow, thanks for all the snow "physics" lessons.
And sorry for hi-jacking the post about Pirellis...
THat said I have ordered Pirelli Snow & Ice RFT's and am 99% sure on a 300M style rim....
Like...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-15-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,921
Posted By SWIPE421
I'm actually lookin' at winter tires too, the...

I'm actually lookin' at winter tires too, the Pirelli Scorpions right now are probably what I'll go with. I haven't tried any of the others. I'm more familiar with the Pirellis as a few friends have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-14-2011, 01:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,838
Posted By SWIPE421
First post...but I've been watching these...

First post...but I've been watching these upgrades since I got my 2011 X5d in May, and have a few Q's ?
You said you don't run these in the daytime ? why not ?
Also, can these be run in Temps above...
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