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by adricky
Fri Jan 18, 2019 9:45 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Bridgestone or Dunlop
Replies: 21
Views: 5403

Re: Bridgestone or Dunlop

I've had 2 set of Dunlops and now on my third set of Bridgestone.
I get 15/20% more miles out of the Bridgestone and they feel slightly better on the road.
20" staggered setup 40d.
by adricky
Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 quality enhancement front driveshaft ‘recall’ 2012-2014
Replies: 162
Views: 237263

Re: E70 quality enhancement front driveshaft ‘recall’ 2012-2014

Hi, So after reading this thread I contacted BMW Ireland regarding this issue, they confirmed that there was an outstanding QE on my 40d 2011. I then booked it into my local dealer (Keary's BMW) and today the propshaft was changed. They told me that there was "excessive play" so they insta...
by adricky
Sun Apr 10, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tail gate lights
Replies: 2
Views: 1101

Tail gate lights

One of my tail lights in the tailgate has stopped working.
How do i fix it? 2011 40d
by adricky
Mon Mar 28, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Non run-flat tyres
Replies: 43
Views: 10471

Re: Non run-flat tyres

Ok so I'm gonna go for non run flats, can someone recommend some good mid-range tyres please?
by adricky
Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:40 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Non run-flat tyres
Replies: 43
Views: 10471

Re: Non run-flat tyres

Anybody have experience with Hankook K117A Ventus S1 Evo 2?
by adricky
Sat Mar 12, 2016 9:24 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Non run-flat tyres
Replies: 43
Views: 10471

Non run-flat tyres

I need new tyres for my 40d and i want to try non run-flats. Can anyone recommend good tyres that won't scrub off too fast and at a good price? I've got 315/35 R20 - 275/40 R20 setup.
by adricky
Tue Dec 01, 2015 6:06 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 8-speed or not?
Replies: 11
Views: 4079

Re: 8-speed or not?

I'm having trouble finding a decent LCI model at the right price, is there really that much deference between 6 and 8 speed?
by adricky
Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 8-speed or not?
Replies: 11
Views: 4079

8-speed or not?

Hi,

I'm on the hunt for a 2010/2011 E70 30d LCI, how do I tell if a 2010 model has the 8-speed auto without actually viewing it?