Is there any evidence that the much-debated xDrive transmission woes are more prevalent on cars with staggered wheels/tyres? Does running "square" reduce the likelihood?
Sorry if this has been covered before, but I've searched around the forum and haven't found any posts relevant to this specific query.
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Square set-up & transmission issues?
Square set-up & transmission issues?
October 2012 build X3 30d SE, Bluewater. Now with Webasto sunroof and paddle-shift 
Re: Square set-up & transmission issues?
[quote="StuBeeDoo"]
Is there any evidence that the much-debated xDrive transmission woes are more prevalent on cars with staggered wheels/tyres? Does running "square" reduce the likelihood?
Sorry if this has been covered before, but I've searched around the forum and haven't found any posts relevant to this specific query.
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Square setup enables 4 identical tyres to be used = Identical rolling circumference = no transmission wind up
Is there any evidence that the much-debated xDrive transmission woes are more prevalent on cars with staggered wheels/tyres? Does running "square" reduce the likelihood?
Sorry if this has been covered before, but I've searched around the forum and haven't found any posts relevant to this specific query.
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Square setup enables 4 identical tyres to be used = Identical rolling circumference = no transmission wind up
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BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
Re: Square set-up & transmission issues?
[quote="Horizon"]Square setup enables 4 identical tyres to be used = Identical rolling circumference = no transmission wind up
October 2012 build X3 30d SE, Bluewater. Now with Webasto sunroof and paddle-shift