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Post by pvr » Tue Mar 04, 2025 3:46 pm

Trying to source a set of tyres for the X5M, however nobody seems to be able to get star rated rear tyres in the size of 325 / 35 R20 108Y

Even the dealer said they could only get Cup tyres - no thanks, not for an X5 :lol:

Anyone has had any luck with that size?

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Post by X5Sport » Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:28 pm

Have you tried somewhere like Tyreleader on line? I think they’re based in Germany but will ship to UK. Their website is a .co.uk too.
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Post by pvr » Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:31 pm

Yes, I can see I can get Pirelli again and that is the only * rated. I just didn’t like the wearing on it, they lasted 15k miles only :x

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Post by X5Sport » Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:33 pm

Try driving more slowly…. :poke: :poke:
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Post by pvr » Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:35 pm

I should stop turning right as the rear left is significantly lower than the rear right :oops:

On the E70, I never changed the tyres until I sold the car at around 40, and the E53 lasted 48k per set so it isn’t me, honestly

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Post by X5Sport » Tue Mar 04, 2025 7:23 pm

If it makes you feel any better, I only got about 16,000 miles out of the rear Pirelli’s (P-Zero PZ4) on the i4. Most of the 500+ hp is fed to them. Fronts are still fine at 20k. The i4 probably weighs more than your M too.
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Post by pvr » Tue Mar 04, 2025 7:32 pm

Nope, still don’t feel good about it :rofl:

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Post by pvr » Wed Mar 05, 2025 9:08 am

Looking at the tyres, inner side is the worn side (outer part is absolutely fine). Is that the expected wear pattern for the M or should I get the tracking checked?

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Post by Leslie » Wed Mar 05, 2025 10:29 am

Low pressure causes inner tyre wear to increase a lot , with the switch to non runflats on my e70 I had to increase from the recommended 32 to 40 psi

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Post by pvr » Wed Mar 05, 2025 10:44 am

Good point - even though it is at recommended, it might be too low. Will increase it to the level of car with passengers and luggage

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Post by IanP » Wed Mar 05, 2025 3:32 pm

pvr wrote: Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:31 pm Yes, I can see I can get Pirelli again and that is the only * rated. I just didn’t like the wearing on it, they lasted 15k miles only :x
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Post by pvr » Wed Mar 05, 2025 3:34 pm

And I thought my Porsche tyres were wearing quickly - although the fronts I had to change due to age only .... (don't mention the rears) :lol:

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