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Replying to: expat2005 (Oct 29, 2007 9:42 am) I'm not sure why you say "an option-loaded model that was in the sub-$40K..." ? Based on the description of your 2005 X3, I'm guessing the MSRP was greater than $45K. For comparison sake, I have a 2004 X3, without Nav (and without Sports or Climate Package), which stickered at $44K. Take a look here within Edmunds for their "Full Test: 2004 BMW X3 3.0i" or their "Long-Term Test: 2005 BMW X3" test drive articles. Each of these articles provides a detailed price list for both of these vehicles they tested. Their 2005 Long-Term Test X3 stickered at $47.5K. |
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My wife has Bridgestone Turanza EL-42s on her '06 X3, and one has a nail on the edge of the tread such that the local tire shop said it is unrepairable. Tires have 20,000 miles and a decent amount of tread left, maybe half the tread(?). We're inquiring now about replacing the damaged tire under the road hazard insurance we purchased from the dealer. Wondering if you have any thoughts on: Will mixing one new EL-42 with the 3 existing EL-42 tires cause any problems? The local tire store was telling us we really should get 4 new tires, to keep everything "balanced". I also realize 4 new tires would be good for them business wise. For Michelin and Pirelli, they have both an H rated and a higher performance all season tire in the size we need, 235-50/18 (optional wheels but not the sport package). Cost aside, does it make any sense from a driving perspective to get Pilot Sport A/S over the Pilot HX MXM4? Or the Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico over the Scorpion STR? Lastly, has anyone considered going to the Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season? This must be a relatively new tire as Tirerack does not have numerical ratings for it like they do for the others. Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks Bruce |
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Replying to: bruceomega (Nov 12, 2007 12:26 pm) Put the spare (which should be new), and the new tire on the rear axle.. Take the tire that was across from the damaged tire back as a spare.. That way, both tires on an axle have equal tread.. You'll at least get all of the available wear out of the original set.
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Replying to: kyfdx (Nov 12, 2007 1:24 pm) I need to check the car when I get home this evening. For some reason, I thought our X3 came with a compact spare rather than a full sized one. I just checked the BMW web site, and it says the '07 X3 comes with a "space-saver wheel and tire". Bruce
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Replying to: bruceomega (Nov 12, 2007 3:26 pm) |
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Replying to: bruceomega (Nov 12, 2007 12:26 pm) I'd check with the BMW dealer. I know Audi recommends replacing all four. Would appreciate any suggestions. I put Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S tires on my wife's 2004 X3 for less than $400. After more than 8000 miles they are still very quiet and very sticky. Apparently they aren't available in the size you require. Have you considered the Kumho Ecsta ASX? Tire Rack has them for only $124.00 each. I've had very good luck with the Kumhos I fitted on my 3er and my wife's old 5er. I also like the Scorpion STR; I would have gone that route if Tire Rack hadn't had such a great deal on the P Zero M+S.
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Replying to: roadburner (Nov 13, 2007 10:52 am) I double checked last night, and we do have the space saver spare. I had the non repairable tire replaced with a single, new EL-42 this afternoon, and will pick up the car this evening. My first priority was to get the tire with the nail in it replaced, as soon as I could, so that is done. Since I am supposed to get reimbursed for this by the insurance, I haven't invested any new money in the EL-42s. Given the comments on the EL-42s here and other places, and the reviews on Tirerack, I would rather buy 4 new tires than another EL-42 to balance the replacement tire we just got. Thanks Bruce |
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We just bought a 2004 x3 and it makes odd noises inside when turning corners and going over bumps and such. We have always driven BMW's and have never had an annoying problem like this. Does any one else have this issue? Has BMW resolved it? If so what was the problem and how was it fixed?
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