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by ommis
Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:36 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Fog Light Failure
Replies: 9
Views: 2927

Re: Fog Light Failure

Getting the same message up on my car .. rear left fog light .. but it is working
Any more ideas
by ommis
Fri Jun 08, 2018 6:52 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Roof rails /roof rack
Replies: 4
Views: 1453

Roof rails /roof rack

Hi peeps Need part numbers Or advice on a decent roof rail system Looked at the halford set up So many to choose from Any help would be much appreciated Regards ommis On going to carry a fishing rod bag not looking to carry heavy stuff getting peeped off with the mud on the tops of the head rests ...
by ommis
Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:24 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Paint or cover
Replies: 0
Views: 795

Paint or cover

Hi guys
Any one used the brake caliper cover
Rather than painting them
Are they any good or just a waste of time in the long run
Seen some on eBay
There are quite a few to choose from colour wise
I was looking at carbon fibre to match the badges
Regards ommis
by ommis
Tue May 15, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: A star tyres , myth or fact
Replies: 139
Views: 38071

Re: A star tyres , myth or fact

So after all the answers
I still dare not buy non run flat tyres
Even if I got the guy to stand the tyres next to the old ones . So they match in size .not by the tyre wall sizes
I put 4 continentals on run flats just under a £1000
by ommis
Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:44 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: A star tyres , myth or fact
Replies: 139
Views: 38071

Re: A star tyres , myth or fact

So I can put non rft on a staggered set up as long as the tyres meet the right specifications We’re would one find this info Will it be in the tray marked Hens teeth and unicorn horns I phoned a tyre shop today and enquired about four new boots The guy said I needs *run flats because there what Bmw s ...
by ommis
Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:23 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: A star tyres , myth or fact
Replies: 139
Views: 38071

Re: A star tyres , myth or fact

Does the four wheel drive system Drop off the power / drive to the front wheels when the vehicle goes above a certain speed I am sure my old e53 used to do this at 60mph Will my e70 do the same And if so surely that will stop the transfer box from winding up. If there’s on power going to the rear w ...
by ommis
Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:54 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: A star tyres , myth or fact
Replies: 139
Views: 38071

Re: A star tyres , myth or fact

They should of left the turret and tracks on them . Less of a head ache
So after all of our head scratching

If I put 4 new tyres on my tiger tank / all the same make / middle of the road buget/ even though my rears are wider than the fronts/ non star rated / I will be fine

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by ommis
Thu Apr 12, 2018 10:02 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: A star tyres , myth or fact
Replies: 139
Views: 38071

Re: A star tyres , myth or fact

So you opted for a non staggered set up I have a staggered set up ? I put a couple of cheap rear tyres on a e53? When I hit the gas / it lit up the traction control light and went limp mode till I slowed down Again cheap tyres How can A star on the side make such a big difference/ is it scare ...
by ommis
Thu Apr 12, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: A star tyres , myth or fact
Replies: 139
Views: 38071

Re: A star tyres , myth or fact

Confused Staggered tyres , if all 4 of them are 20s . Surely the rolling circumference is the same on each corner of the car If it’s that critical on tyre size . Why doesn’t the transfer box get wound up as the tyres wear . Front near side always first to go because of roundabouts What about wheel sp ...
by ommis
Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:46 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: A star tyres , myth or fact
Replies: 139
Views: 38071

Re: A star tyres , myth or fact

Is there any one out there.
That has actually used non rft.
And is alive to tell the tell
Eg . Transfer box still intact. Gear box whine. Etc etc
The German specialists say they have changed many a tyre and been no problems
Are people confusing the x3 problems and tarring the x5 with the same brush
by ommis
Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: A star tyres , myth or fact
Replies: 139
Views: 38071

Re: A star tyres , myth or fact

When you say staggered wheels
I have 20s all round
But the fronts are narrower than the rears
So am ok then to go with out the run flats
by ommis
Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: A star tyres , myth or fact
Replies: 139
Views: 38071

A star tyres , myth or fact

What’s the score with the tyres on the xdrive
BMW says run flats
German car specialists say different in my area
Transfer box will mess up says bmw
German car specialists say as long as tyres are same size as the ones your taking off . There isn’t a problem

Regards newbie