10-01-2012, 09:41 AM | #1 |
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Winter Wheel/tyre for the UK
I found the following ebay advert for 17 inch 305s with Pirelli Sottozeros W210 Run flats for £1530.00 - BMW price £1700.02. The offer is from a UK BMW Dealer.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/F25-New-X3...item256df4f91a The advert says 308s but the picture is of 305s - 308s are 18 not 17 inch wheels My local BMW dealer was happy to match the offer, so they are on order. |
10-01-2012, 07:09 PM | #5 |
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Interesting if these 17" wheels fit a 30d x3.
There is an ongoing debate if 17's will fit all X3's since the 28i & 35i petrol models have the same brake sizes contrary to what the dealership says.
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10-02-2012, 03:09 AM | #6 |
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The dealer required and used the registration number when ordering the wheel/tyre sets. The BMW Parts System was therefore aware that they were being ordered for a 30d Msport X3
Plus. The BMW UK Site lists the 305 17 inch wheels for the 30D but not the 35D http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/owner/win...8203__,00.html |
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10-02-2012, 04:01 AM | #7 | |
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I have a new F25 and to save some money I am going to use my 225 style 18" rims, they are non OEM but worked perfectly well in the e92. I just need to get myself some rubber, fancy these and at £488 for 4 delivered plus £20 for fitting to my local friendly fitter seems to be my most cost effective option. http://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-details...5-60-r18-100-h |
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10-02-2012, 06:02 AM | #8 |
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I managed to get the 305's 17" with the Pirellis for £1,445 fitted today, but not stored, very happy with that.
Just asked the local BMW dealer he had one set left in stock. Thanks for the advice |
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10-02-2012, 11:00 AM | #10 |
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I fitted a set of winter tyres last November £1350 not fitted from BMW, the car is on 19'' wheels but the winter tyres are 17'' Part No 2 184 636 Pirelli E 205/65 R17 96H. The difference is unbelievable in the snow.
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10-02-2012, 11:49 AM | #11 |
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My budget can't stretch to Winter Tyres, I've used these to good effect-
http://www.autosockdirect.co.uk/prod...=299&x=23&y=19 Not bought a set yet for the X3. Question is which wheels do I put them on, Front or Back? |
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10-02-2012, 05:25 PM | #13 | |
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AutoSock is not designed to replace winter tyres- but just as a temporary solution to loss of traction if you have standard tyres on your car. I've used them successfully on a few ski holidays, and in the UK. Once you're out of the snow and back on the tarmac, you take them off. Drive slowly with them on! If you need a permanent solution then its winter tyres (£££), and then I presume ultimately snow chains (which I hate!) |
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10-03-2012, 05:10 AM | #14 |
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i just hope we have the mother of all winters this yr... bought the winter tyres last winter and think it was a waste tbh.. mild winter compared to previous 2 years... in the South at least...
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10-03-2012, 11:18 AM | #15 | |
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It happened to me once that a rental car (which I booked for driving from airport to a skiing resort) was with summer tyres. On the way back from the resort it started snowing and some sections of the road were not cleaned. I rushed into local petrol station to buy either chains of 'socks'. The guy at the petrol station said that if you drive even a short distance on hard surface, the sock becomes uselless. I asked why do they sell them - 'tourists' was his reply. The sock would only be usefull if you are stationary and have a road covered in snow in front of you. If you have slippery road, black ice, etc - you want winter tyres. Would you insurance be OK with the socks if something happens? |
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10-03-2012, 11:54 AM | #16 | |
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Are you planning to keep winter tyres on until spring next year? I fitted mine in November last year to my 330d and by January they where more than half worn down. The rubber is extremely soft particularly at temperatures greater than 7 degrees C and they wear out at an alarming rate. My advice would be to flit them at the last possible minute before that snow arrives - they're certainly not the sort of tyre you want to fit too early. My tyres where Bridgestone 225's from BMW on 17" alloys.
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10-03-2012, 12:01 PM | #17 |
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+1 Total waste if you get no snow IMO so bring it on. Not sure when to put my winter shoes on this year. Don't want to get caught out
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10-03-2012, 12:56 PM | #18 |
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Winter tyres are good in snow & ice but are better in all conditions below 7 degC. Our average Winter temp for the last 10 years has been below 7 degC for 7 of those years (see Met office site) even down here in the SW.
The Safety benefits are well known in Europe (yes with lower temp) and several Countries now have additional legal requirements regarding winter tyre usage. So yes it is borderline but given the cost is offset by the saving in tyre wear of the "summer" tyres I think they are worth while....
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