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2421 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 1:06 PM
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Replying to: cwexcel (Sep 10, 2007 4:59 pm) Also noted is that for leased cars it is essential that the repair be done very neatly so that the "plug" in the tire does not show. He considers the repair perfectly safe. Last of all, he cautioned that the tire be taken to someone who knows what they are doing, since it is easy to damage the tire during removal from the rim and that the tire pressure monitoring system MUST be in good operating order at all times. Do not drive the car with the system down. This was the shop where the owner of a Saturn Sky went beserk when he learned that his RFTs would cost him $400 each. His plaintive cry: "But...but...this is a SATURN!"
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 11, 2007 7:37 am) My experience was a little different since I operated the car for 100 miles with zero pressure...I assumed replace since I never did that before! The tire "looked good" and the repair was made at the local GY dealer to tide me over while the new tire shipped to them but they ruined the rim when the replacement EL42 was mounted so it cost them too! Anyone want one of the first RFT's to make it 100 miles??  Regards, OW |
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Replying to: shipo (Sep 10, 2007 11:14 am) Therefore, although I like Bimmers, I may possibly opt for some other car when my lease expires, if nothing else then just in spite of them being extremely unprofessional in regard to this issue.
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Replying to: shipo (Feb 05, 2007 10:59 am)
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Replying to: sborchman (Sep 12, 2007 5:50 am) As far as forged wheels, well, they ain't cheap, in fact far from it. I poked around a bit and was unable to find any 16" wheels that were both forged and that fit your car, however, by bumping the rim size to 17" I was able to find two over at TireRack. The first is a BBS RGR Forged wheel (with two color choices) in the size of 17x8 costing $570 per wheel and the second is a BBS RS-GT (also 17x8) and costing $680. The problem here is that by going to the 17" wheels you will not only have to buy new tires but you'll be stepping up to a tire with a shallower side wall and potentially exposing your new wheels to even more damage. Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Sep 12, 2007 6:44 am) |
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Replying to: sborchman (Sep 12, 2007 7:41 am) I thought you said you had a 325xi. If so then your car is not available with a stiffer sport suspension and the standard wheels are 16 inchers. Given that you have the optional 17s, you might be best served by replacing your wheels and tires with the standard factory setup which allows for better impact compliance. You can probably buy a factor set off of E-Bay or Craig's List for reasonable money and then sell yours for about the same or more. Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Sep 12, 2007 10:48 am)
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Replying to: sborchman (Sep 13, 2007 9:35 am)  Okay, so you have a 330xi SP without the sport suspension and you have the standard 17x8.0 inch wheels with 225/45 R17 tires mounted on them. Do I have it correct now? Regarding forged wheels, I just rechecked the TireRack web site and they do not list any of the BBS forged wheels that I found for the 325xi as fitting the 330xi. I find that a bit odd to say the least. Were I in your shoes I'd call BBS USA and ask them directly if any of their forged wheels will fit a 2006 330xi (I suspect that they will). Keep us posted. Best Regards, Shipo |
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