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Winter wheel mission

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Winter wheel mission

Post by Tommy » Tue Jan 13, 2015 5:16 pm

Afternoon chaps.

Bought a set of 336 rims from an X6 for the X5 and as most will know the centre bore needs machining out.

Popped into TT Tools in South woodham (5 mins away, result !) and an hour later, they were done.

Proper machine too  8)

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£60 for both wheels  8)

A set of Pirelli Scorpions going on them Friday, then the 333's are going for a proper diamond cut refurb.

Thought a few might have the same dilemma with X6 wheels, so if you're Essex way, these are the chaps to see.

Pics up Friday all being well.  :)
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Re: Winter wheel mission

Post by Tommy » Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:59 pm

Job jobbed,

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Pirelli Scorpions fitted, confidence restored, aquaplaning no more.

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Re: Winter wheel mission

Post by dgm » Sat Jan 17, 2015 7:07 pm

I like these on the car, really suits it.  I've got the Scorpions on the E53 and they are very good in all winter conditions.  Had good fun in the snow followed by compacted ice that we've had in Glasgow since yesterday.  Did you stick with the OEM tyre sizes for the 20s?
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Re: Winter wheel mission

Post by pvr » Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:01 am

Looking very good indeed.
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Re: Winter wheel mission

Post by stevee » Sun Jan 18, 2015 5:38 pm

I did the same and run X6 19" on the X5 for winters. I found I needed a spacer on the front, but the rears are ok.
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Re: Winter wheel mission

Post by Tommy » Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:47 pm

[quote="dgm"]
Did you stick with the OEM tyre sizes for the 20s?
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I did, 275/315. Could only get them in Runflat variety, but sure I'll be pleased about that if I get a puncture.
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Re: Winter wheel mission

Post by X5Sport » Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:52 pm

Certainly pleased with the Scorpions on mine.  They are lasting far better than the Dunlops and both are RFT.
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Re: Winter wheel mission

Post by 535dboy » Mon Jan 19, 2015 6:53 am

Wheels look nice
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Re: Winter wheel mission

Post by pvr » Mon Jan 19, 2015 8:58 am

[quote="535dboy"]
Wheels look nice
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You feeling ok? Had a good weekend or so? Tried to search but did not find any positive comments from you on this site  :))
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Re: Winter wheel mission

Post by 535dboy » Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:07 am

[quote="pvr"]
[quote="535dboy"]
Wheels look nice
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You feeling ok? Had a good weekend or so? Tried to search but did not find any positive comments from you on this site  :))
[/quote]

Piss off !!
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Re: Winter wheel mission

Post by X5Sport » Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:24 am

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="pvr"]
[quote="535dboy"]
Wheels look nice
[/quote]

You feeling ok? Had a good weekend or so? Tried to search but did not find any positive comments from you on this site  :))
[/quote]

Piss off !!
[/quote]

Oh goody, back to normal..... :))
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Re: Winter wheel mission

Post by IceQueenX » Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:39 am

[quote="pvr"]
[quote="535dboy"]
Wheels look nice
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You feeling ok? Had a good weekend or so? Tried to search but did not find any positive comments from you on this site  :))
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:))
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