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by Nicky P
Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: BMW E70 Winter Wheels & Tyres
Replies: 6
Views: 2345

Re: BMW E70 Winter Wheels & Tyres

Hi Could you e-mail me some photos when poss
by Nicky P
Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:54 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Winter Tyre Info and Discussion Thread ( Keep related chat here please)
Replies: 352
Views: 359155

Re: Winter Tyre Info and Discussion Thread

I have a 2011 40d M Sport just coming upto 3k miles. Do I really need winter tyres if I have all terrain tyres so I've been told, I'm getting mixed reviews, sizes below ???

Bridgestone
F = 275/40/20
R = 315/35/20
by Nicky P
Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Winter Tyre Info and Discussion Thread ( Keep related chat here please)
Replies: 352
Views: 359155

Re: Winter Tyres

[quote=""pvr""]Best thing I ever did really, it turned the X5 from a sliding sledge into a proper 4x4 ...[/quote]
Where would you suggest I get purchase a set from and which brand
by Nicky P
Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:01 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Winter Tyre Info and Discussion Thread ( Keep related chat here please)
Replies: 352
Views: 359155

Re: Winter Tyres

Ok cool, is it still worth investing in WT ?
by Nicky P
Tue Sep 20, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Winter Tyre Info and Discussion Thread ( Keep related chat here please)
Replies: 352
Views: 359155

Re: Winter Tyres

[quote=""dirtymonkey29""]What size are on it? Are they staggered?[/quote]

Bridgestone Runflats
F = 275 / 40/R20
R = 315 /40/R20

staggered - not sure ??
by Nicky P
Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:33 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Winter Tyre Info and Discussion Thread ( Keep related chat here please)
Replies: 352
Views: 359155

Winter Tyres

Hi Guys, Sorry if this has been already covered, just reaching 3k mark on my new 40d. I'm moving from an M3 saloon because of bad winter experience regarding road handling. This is my first 4x4, can anyone advise if I require Winter tyres even though I have 4wd now that we are going into season. The...
by Nicky P
Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Most Stolen Vechicle
Replies: 1
Views: 2084

Most Stolen Vechicle

Hi Guys, According to the Yahoo report below, last year X5 was the most reported stolen vechicle in the UK. I may be sounding paranoid, but I've had my wheels stolen in the past, ever since had extra wheel locks fitted. Approx delivery for my new X5 is back end of May, is it worth fitting extra lock...
by Nicky P
Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Post Your Video To BMW
Replies: 1
Views: 1704

Post Your Video To BMW

Hi All,
Not sure if you've come across this link, send your BMW video and it will be seen by every employee at BMW, they are trying to capture "Brand passion" I would but mine is still in build.

8-) http://www.welovewhatyoudo.com/
by Nicky P
Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: On Order
Replies: 12
Views: 3684

Re: On Order

Yup the Media package was a complimentry option that includes USB port & DAB radio. In total without the Media option I got around 11% discount. To be honest I've never driven an X5, and was considering the RR Sport, but once a BMW fan always one. Previous Cars with Xmas tree spec 335i saloon 20...
by Nicky P
Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: On Order
Replies: 12
Views: 3684

Re: On Order

Thanks guys, all good stuff !
by Nicky P
Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:25 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: On Order
Replies: 12
Views: 3684

Re: On Order

For extra security, I had my 335 wheels stolen before so just being security conscious
by Nicky P
Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:56 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: On Order
Replies: 12
Views: 3684

On Order

Hi Guys, I thought I'd throw in my mix, on order with individual leather. For whatever reason INDIVIDUAL pushes the delivery back a further 2 months ????? Delivery Mid-May. I decided to go for a darker col leather as previously had Oyster and this can stain easily. Black on Black is too harsh so dec...
by Nicky P
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:22 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: New X5 wanted
Replies: 81
Views: 25258

Re: New X5 wanted

Hi Guys, I thought I'd throw in my mix, on order with individual leather. For whatever reason INDIVIDUAL pushes the delivery back a further 2 months ????? Delivery Mid-May. I decided to go for a darker col leather as previously had Oyster and this can stain easily. Black on Black is too harsh so dec...