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09-21-2023, 12:37 PM | #2444 |
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I’m not away to get into an argument over this as it’s been discussed at length before and I see it from both sides, but the point is using none BMW approved tyres (in the UK!) that’s NOT been tested on the vehicle by BMW can or may cause an issue with the xdrive system and as such BMW may not validate a claim….call it scaremongering for financial gain by the dealerships or BMW corporate, I don’t care….but I have seen legitimate BMW emails from customer services stating the above…..so why would I want to risk it?
I choose to buy BMW approved tyres for that reason, for as long as my car is in warranty. It doesn’t mean I have to purchase my tyres from BMW, because I don’t but the tyres I do buy are BMW approved for my car…..when my warranty has expired I’ll do whatever I want but until then it’s BMW approved tyres/parts all the way……as you have figured out by now, we do things differently over here in the UK…..most of which is a load of bollocks but it is how it is :-)
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09-21-2023, 01:10 PM | #2445 | |
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It’s not about where tyres are purchased. The * tyres can be sourced from many discount tyre retailers in the UK. The tyres are typically around the same price as other premium brands, sometimes less. I have replaced many * marked tyres and non have been purchased from BMW. Last edited by avi66; 09-21-2023 at 01:16 PM.. |
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09-21-2023, 02:12 PM | #2447 | |
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The message is as Keefy described, so I can pay £300 for a * OEM tyre or £400 for a non * tyre. They really had to twist my arm lol, and why risk xdrive warranty issues ? |
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09-23-2023, 04:20 AM | #2449 | |
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At present, OE front Alenza 21” * is £278 at Costco without a deal. Last time I put tyres on our other car, Costco was significantly cheaper on Michelin than anywhere else I tried. Just need to check their policy on front tyre replacement if back are worn. Off topic, but I also recently hired a car via Costco and it was a lot cheaper than anywhere else I found at the time. Last edited by avi66; 09-23-2023 at 09:12 AM.. |
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09-23-2023, 01:01 PM | #2450 |
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That seems to be a standard problem. It happened on my M4 as well. Its just a horribly designed charger. It seems to work ok for some, but many have had this problem. I stopped using it long ago.
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Does anyone ever hear creaking from this part in the trunk that holds the tonneau cover? I have a lot there I need to isolate lol.
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Not too much of an issue for me as I don’t have passengers in the back much. J.
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Stones keep getting caught in my front driver side wheel
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I was going to post this on the site but because I am new I can't until I join in a few chats. So please be gentle with me. I have a BMW X3 69 plate and I have a gravel driveway. I have asked the dealer about this issue and got fobbed off. Does anyone else have stones get caught in there wheel on a regular basis. I am fed up with having to take the wheel off and getting the things out or hoping it will come out on its own and not damage anything. any advice would be great. thanks Never had a problem with other cars on the drive. |
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Thanks for the reply. I have attached a picture of the wheel. Sorry the light is fading.
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09-26-2023, 01:41 PM | #2457 |
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I don't see anything particular about this wheel design that would make this different from others. Are stones getting caught in the brake caliper if you are needing to remove the wheel to retrieve them? Is this more rear wheel vs. front or just random? Can't help but think this is some type of coincidence unless this particular tire tread design is picking up the stones and tossing them about the wheel opening. I'm assuming you have tried driving very slowly over the gravel. Anyone else have any ideas?
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I have been told they will wear down and release but Im scared of damage. Cost of replacing the discs on these. wow. I have had to take the wheel off 4 times in 5 months then have to re torque them.(well check them) I can't keep doing that. Oh yes I crawl off the drive. |
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Anyone know how to turn off the car responding to the word "ALEXA"? I want it to listen for "Hey BMW" and "Hey Siri", but the Alexa keyword is WAY too intrusive. It triggers a lot. I thought that having Amazon Alexa integration would be cool, but I regret enabling it now. I think I can turn off all 3rd party keywords, but I really just want the Alexa crap gone from the car.
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I have gravel on my drive and never had a problem with this, on my X4, former X3 or 3 series cars. My gravel is quite large (see pics in this post... https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...hp?p=30455551) so wonder if it's not so much the wheel, but smaller gravel size that's the issue?
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Thanks! I must admit I do still stop, look and smile!
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lol. I had to stop using the custom name for Hey BMW (Alicia, my car’s name) because apparently everything sound like it.
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