10-03-2011, 04:03 AM | #89 |
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I asked is there any downsides of ordering replica rims, dealer said that there aren't any. It even looks like original...
No need for other bolts, sensors or anything. Of course it would have been easy for him to say: "yes, you need this and that" and I would have bought original rims and more money for him. But of course that depends what replica rims are you buying... |
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http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...p?locale=fr_CA Depends on the wheels... real replica will fit with no spacer, centering ring on longer/shorter bolts. Mine shown above are supposed to fit perfect but I will only know when I will install them in about a month. I bought the tire pressure monitor at Tirerack (dealer charge 150$ each). |
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10-03-2011, 02:58 PM | #91 | ||
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There is a rebate on the tires (10%) until oct 11th, and from the manufacturer (20$/tires). so i guess you mean i got a good price? Quote:
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10-04-2011, 10:24 AM | #92 |
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if they gave you 10% off + 80$ off then I guess you have a very good price but you can compare with other garage in MTL.
For your wheels, with real replica you shouldn't have to purchase anything else but with 3rt party wheels like on Tirerack site, you may need additionnal hardware. |
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10-04-2011, 10:26 AM | #93 | |
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![]() Anyways, whoever is in Montreal, I was looking and tiretrends.com seems to have very solid pricing. Maybe we can get a group order together?? If you want PM me, and we'll get a big order together and call them, see if we can get a discount. |
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10-04-2011, 11:32 AM | #94 | |
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10-04-2011, 03:24 PM | #95 | |
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Even specifying tire “models” doesn’t go far enough. Some manufacturers use different construction specifications (tread pattern, belt/cord constriction and rubber compounds) in different tires of the same “name” depending on size and load range. Also, manufacturers are constantly changing tire designs, even in tires of the same brand/model. The tire that was compared in a published test, may, or may not be the same tire that is being sold 6-months later. Additionally, a tire that performs well on a particular vehicle, may, or may not, perform well on another vehicle due to specific loading (number of lbs. of contact pressure per square inch of tread surface in contact with the road) weight distribution, 2WD or different AWD configurations, the specific surface temperature when the comparison was made, and even inflation pressure differences. The best snow tires for a 2WD 1/2-ton pickup are probably not the best tires for a X3. Finally, as has been stated before, anecdotal results, as are typically published in user reviews, such as the TireRack ratings are totally subjective and are essentially worthless since the reviewers either have no frame of reference to compare their results, or are making comparisons to tires that are 3 or 4 years old that were probably fitted to a different vehicle. What I think is great cornering traction on snow, might be mediocre by your standards, and what you think is fantastic braking ability on ice might be unacceptable to me. It’d just not as simple as saying Nokian “Hakkapeliitta’s” are always better than Bridgestone “Blizzaks” and “Blizzaks are better than “Dunlops”. It all depends! ![]() |
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10-05-2011, 05:55 AM | #96 | |
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Here you can see Finnish summary of the test: http://www.rengasvertailu.fi/talvire...esti-2011.html And a link to googletranslate to English: http://translate.google.com/translat...esti-2011.html I have to say that this Magazine is very precise what it comes to testing things. They are scientific and engineered. As I am self an engineer, I enjoy reading those tests. But some other minded might think they "over do" tests. |
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10-31-2011, 11:31 AM | #97 | |
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10-31-2011, 05:16 PM | #98 |
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Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 ?
Just purchased from my BMW dealer the only tires they had available for my 2011 X3. Can anyone comment on the Goodyear winter tires ?
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11-01-2011, 07:00 PM | #100 |
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To those getting the M6 replica wheels, are these 8.5" wide with +35 offset?
Comparing to the OEM 19" that are 8.5" wide with +38 offset, these would provide "3mm MORE clearance on the strut side, and the outside edge of the wheel will EXTEND an extra 3mm" I would assume 3mm would not be a problem, anybody know for sure? Anybody have pictures of these mounted yet? |
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11-01-2011, 08:10 PM | #101 |
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I got the X3 winter package from simply tire in toronto. Highly recommended.
I picked the 17" with Toyo Observe Gsi-5. They offered a bunch of other common ones by Bridgestone/Continential/Dunlop/Michelin but I decided to go with Toyo based on some personal recommendations. Came out to $1400ish taxes in after all the discounts/rebates. Was pretty pleased. AND, in contrast to what BMW said about requiring 18" on the 35i, the 17" I got fits perfectly, and no TPM needed. ![]() |
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11-04-2011, 07:52 PM | #102 |
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Finally have time to take picture of my winter sets.....
![]() The ride of the Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II is much quieter than those Good Year LS2..... and the Elbrus I05 didn't look too bad with the X3..... ![]() ![]() |
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11-04-2011, 09:16 PM | #103 |
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Just today had the 18" BMW OEM #308 wheels with Dunlop Wintersports D3 RTFs (245/50R18) put on today. I was thinking I might not like the looks of the 308 wheels versus the stock 19" 369Ms, but I don't think the 308s look bad at all.
Only drove home from the BMW store, about 10kms (just over 6 miles), but "think" the 18" wheels make for a bit softer ride. That's OK for winter.
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11-18-2011, 07:45 PM | #105 |
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We are now on our second day of considerable snowfall here, and my new Dunlop WSport 3D winter tires are performing well. In fact, this is the first chance I have had to flog the 35i a bit in the snow, and the combo of the winter tires and the XDrive system work very well. Many roads have not seen the snowplows yet, so is a good test.
It is very capable in snow and on icey roads. I'm a happy camper. ![]()
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11-19-2011, 03:38 PM | #106 | |
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11-23-2011, 01:49 PM | #109 |
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Has anyone tried putting winter tires on the stock rims they give you ?
The size for the stock tire is 245/55/R18 and I found pirelli Ice and snow for 950 total on tire rack. If these are okay in snow I might consider buying these as my BMW dealership charges crazy prices . |
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11-23-2011, 01:58 PM | #110 |
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Of course you can put winters on the stock wheels that come with the car.
Many of us have a second dedicated set of wheels for winters to avoid twice a year removed/reinstall of tires. Makes the change-overs easy, and not that costly amortized over 4 or 5 years. Less damage potential as well. Usually our winter wheels are less-costly choices.
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