I just wanted to post to justify how effective it is when having important tyres on cars like these. We have been running the car on brand new tyres for nearly 10,000 miles and it is still showing 6.0-6.5mm tread on all corners, with even wear. The car drives great, rides well and has no noises coming from the transmission or differential(s?), only the howl from having large tyres anyway, of which I love!
It's running Bridgestone Dueler H/P star marked RFT on all corner, running the standard staggered set up with 275/40/R20 at the front and 315/35/R20 at the back.
So, as I have seen on this forum a lot, think very hard before switching to non-RFT tyres that aren't star marked.
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Having the proper tyres for the X5
Having the proper tyres for the X5
BMW E70 X5 3.0sd | M-Sport | 7 Seats
Audi A6 C6 3.0TFSI Quattro S-Line tiptronic
Citroën C1 1.0 VTR
BMW E39 528i SE Manual
Audi A6 C6 3.0TFSI Quattro S-Line tiptronic
Citroën C1 1.0 VTR
BMW E39 528i SE Manual
Re: Having the proper tyres for the X5
Hi
As you say a lot of post about tyres but not many supporting the standard BMW tyre recommended fitment.
I am surprised at the tread depth you have after 10,000 miles and would depend on how you drive and maybe it's worth spending a bit more to get a better quality tyre that lasts longer, certainly worth considering.
I have the bridgetones 20" and are rft's and as you say there is the tyre roar, but had the same noise with the old E53 and 20" bridgestones but they weren't rft's
Graeme
As you say a lot of post about tyres but not many supporting the standard BMW tyre recommended fitment.
I am surprised at the tread depth you have after 10,000 miles and would depend on how you drive and maybe it's worth spending a bit more to get a better quality tyre that lasts longer, certainly worth considering.
I have the bridgetones 20" and are rft's and as you say there is the tyre roar, but had the same noise with the old E53 and 20" bridgestones but they weren't rft's
Graeme
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martin33100
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Re: Having the proper tyres for the X5
Been running Michelin Latitude sport 3 non run flats for over 3 years now with no issues.
Re: Having the proper tyres for the X5
The car is often driven hard when on the motorway but around town it's too heavy to drive hard so calm driving otherwise. Haven't done country roads in a long time - maybe that affects tread?
I think it's just cars with 20" wheels and heavy bodies that have tyre roar due to load as most SUV's do this as well.
I think it's just cars with 20" wheels and heavy bodies that have tyre roar due to load as most SUV's do this as well.
BMW E70 X5 3.0sd | M-Sport | 7 Seats
Audi A6 C6 3.0TFSI Quattro S-Line tiptronic
Citroën C1 1.0 VTR
BMW E39 528i SE Manual
Audi A6 C6 3.0TFSI Quattro S-Line tiptronic
Citroën C1 1.0 VTR
BMW E39 528i SE Manual
Re: Having the proper tyres for the X5
[quote="NehalX5"]
I just wanted to post to justify how effective it is when having important tyres on cars like these. We have been running the car on brand new tyres for nearly 10,000 miles and it is still showing 6.0-6.5mm tread on all corners, with even wear. The car drives great, rides well and has no noises coming from the transmission or differential(s?), only the howl from having large tyres anyway, of which I love!
It's running Bridgestone Dueler H/P star marked RFT on all corner, running the standard staggered set up with 275/40/R20 at the front and 315/35/R20 at the back.
So, as I have seen on this forum a lot, think very hard before switching to non-RFT tyres that aren't star marked.
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Doing well there then mate mine where dead after 10k miles of mainly steady town driving they were BMW approved dunlops. Now on Bridgestone duellers maybe these will last longer?
Tbh the prices and frequency of tyre changes is the biggest thing making me think about changing the x5 ATM
I just wanted to post to justify how effective it is when having important tyres on cars like these. We have been running the car on brand new tyres for nearly 10,000 miles and it is still showing 6.0-6.5mm tread on all corners, with even wear. The car drives great, rides well and has no noises coming from the transmission or differential(s?), only the howl from having large tyres anyway, of which I love!
It's running Bridgestone Dueler H/P star marked RFT on all corner, running the standard staggered set up with 275/40/R20 at the front and 315/35/R20 at the back.
So, as I have seen on this forum a lot, think very hard before switching to non-RFT tyres that aren't star marked.
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Doing well there then mate mine where dead after 10k miles of mainly steady town driving they were BMW approved dunlops. Now on Bridgestone duellers maybe these will last longer?
Tbh the prices and frequency of tyre changes is the biggest thing making me think about changing the x5 ATM
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martin33100
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Re: Having the proper tyres for the X5
[quote="Marrow"]
[quote="NehalX5"]
I just wanted to post to justify how effective it is when having important tyres on cars like these. We have been running the car on brand new tyres for nearly 10,000 miles and it is still showing 6.0-6.5mm tread on all corners, with even wear. The car drives great, rides well and has no noises coming from the transmission or differential(s?), only the howl from having large tyres anyway, of which I love!
It's running Bridgestone Dueler H/P star marked RFT on all corner, running the standard staggered set up with 275/40/R20 at the front and 315/35/R20 at the back.
So, as I have seen on this forum a lot, think very hard before switching to non-RFT tyres that aren't star marked.
[/quote]
Doing well there then mate mine where dead after 10k miles of mainly steady town driving they were BMW approved dunlops. Now on Bridgestone duellers maybe these will last longer?
Tbh the prices and frequency of tyre changes is the biggest thing making me think about changing the x5 ATM
[/quote]I fitted non run fast Michelins, had some camber taken off the rear and a little toe off the front and got over 20k out of them.
Our X5 is also the 5 seater so I bought the BMW space saver and Jack kit to go under the boot floor.
[quote="NehalX5"]
I just wanted to post to justify how effective it is when having important tyres on cars like these. We have been running the car on brand new tyres for nearly 10,000 miles and it is still showing 6.0-6.5mm tread on all corners, with even wear. The car drives great, rides well and has no noises coming from the transmission or differential(s?), only the howl from having large tyres anyway, of which I love!
It's running Bridgestone Dueler H/P star marked RFT on all corner, running the standard staggered set up with 275/40/R20 at the front and 315/35/R20 at the back.
So, as I have seen on this forum a lot, think very hard before switching to non-RFT tyres that aren't star marked.
[/quote]
Doing well there then mate mine where dead after 10k miles of mainly steady town driving they were BMW approved dunlops. Now on Bridgestone duellers maybe these will last longer?
Tbh the prices and frequency of tyre changes is the biggest thing making me think about changing the x5 ATM
[/quote]I fitted non run fast Michelins, had some camber taken off the rear and a little toe off the front and got over 20k out of them.
Our X5 is also the 5 seater so I bought the BMW space saver and Jack kit to go under the boot floor.