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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,219
Posted By sprocket1200
get cheap OEM on craigslist

get cheap OEM on craigslist
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,574
Posted By sprocket1200
driver training and winter tires

driver training and winter tires
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,712
Posted By sprocket1200
try the 1010tires.com calculator. this will help...

try the 1010tires.com calculator. this will help with sizing
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,275
Posted By sprocket1200
weekend has it. the tire compound is also softer...

weekend has it. the tire compound is also softer ensuring that you will have more traction, thereby avoiding accidents that will happen with 'three season' tires...

on our 3.0 we are lucky cause...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,275
Posted By sprocket1200
all great ideas so far. rocket winter tires up...

all great ideas so far. rocket winter tires up to first place though. they have the potential to save you thousands in repair costs. get 18" OEM rims off craigslist cheap and buy good winter...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,862
Posted By sprocket1200
as we say in 'Hong couver' , ah ginko waaaaaahhhh

as we say in 'Hong couver' , ah ginko waaaaaahhhh
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,422
Posted By sprocket1200
I agree with MD. the price even beats the...

I agree with MD.

the price even beats the usually $200 for four that can be found all day long...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,117
Posted By sprocket1200
tailgate works great for diaper changes too!!

tailgate works great for diaper changes too!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,327
Posted By sprocket1200
go with a real summer tire and a real winter set...

go with a real summer tire and a real winter set up. it wont cost much more and you will be happier all around
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,942
Posted By sprocket1200
ok, sounds like proper winter tires, which are...

ok, sounds like proper winter tires, which are different from snow tires.

i agree to watch the cornering forces. the weight can make a big difference. too much speed and you lose control.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,942
Posted By sprocket1200
I agree with Slick. $100 says its the tires. ...

I agree with Slick. $100 says its the tires. Let us know the model of Goodyear tires, age (from date code) and tread depth. something is fishy....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,796
Posted By sprocket1200
another vote for Pirelli Ice and snows. another...

another vote for Pirelli Ice and snows. another great reason for going with the 17" besides that they perform better, is that they cost WAY less. check pricing of 17" vs 18" or 19". you can save...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,796
Posted By sprocket1200
you will be able to find 17" OEM alloys all day...

you will be able to find 17" OEM alloys all day long on craigslist for $200-400 for all 4! some with summer rubber even! just be patient...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,650
Posted By sprocket1200
you can try a tire size calculator too for...

you can try a tire size calculator too for differing sizes. 1010tires.com has a good one.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,225
Posted By sprocket1200
our e36 convertible had issues. replacing the...

our e36 convertible had issues. replacing the senders did nothing. I finally tracked it down to the connection on the back of the cluster. I wrapped the pins in tin foil to see if that fixed it. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,143
Posted By sprocket1200
great tip! I am adding this to my fall...

great tip! I am adding this to my fall winterization check list.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,997
Posted By sprocket1200
mountain bike tires, sweet!

mountain bike tires, sweet!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2011, 11:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,703
Posted By sprocket1200
definitely worth it. the roads would be a lot...

definitely worth it. the roads would be a lot safer at higher speed if everyone took them...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,818
Posted By sprocket1200
no, create your own insurance, called...

no, create your own insurance, called self-insuring, for things you can 'weather the storm with'. DIY, its a lot cheaper anyway...

take the insurance amount and invest it, then if you need it, it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2011, 04:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 20,670
Posted By sprocket1200
so basically, if you can't drive, put them on the...

so basically, if you can't drive, put them on the back. if you can, put them on the front.

I agree with jcl, driving schools are a must. i have taken many myself, they are well worth the cost.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 20,670
Posted By sprocket1200
I'd put the new tires up front too...

I'd put the new tires up front too...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2011, 02:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,879
Posted By sprocket1200
as posted above, just keep an eye out on...

as posted above, just keep an eye out on craigslist. should be able to get the whole set with rubber for $400-800.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,063
Posted By sprocket1200
he is from ontario, he needs one far sooner than...

he is from ontario, he needs one far sooner than that!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,866
Posted By sprocket1200
try realoem.com to search for the style. for...

try realoem.com to search for the style.

for winter rims, I would just get them off craigslist. usually OEM 17's can be had for $200 for all four if you are patient...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,684
Posted By sprocket1200
recharge yourself is super easy. about $25 from...

recharge yourself is super easy. about $25 from auto parts store for fluid and installation hose/valve. if you do any DIY, definitely you can do this.

the brake work sounds expensive too. I...
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