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Few dealers will set the alignment to an optimal value: toe-in (F + R): 0.02 camber (R only): symmetrical and in center of spec. Done.
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You should talk to the SA about how he's going to set up the alignment. My dealer sets the specs required by BMW. He has, however, requested the tech to set the alignment for max tread wear rather than max performance. So, I've found some wiggle room in the dealer specs; but, as I say, it requires a conversation. |
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The BMW tech's decide what and how he's going to go about doing the job. In a BMW dealership, they are considered the SMA (Subject Matter Expert). And if necessary, they go to a shop foreman. Then the tech reports back to the SA with the results. Do you have the print-out from you last dealer alignment? Please share ... if you can. Here's an example of a decent (not mine) BEFORE and AFTER alignment on an X5. Have a close look at the numbers and the so called "BMW spec range" (very wide!):
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The softness that some report is what worries me about switching to the DSW. I switched to DSWs from run flat summer on a previous 335i, causing a noticeable loss of performance in the dry. I'm worried about having the same experience with the X5.
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Thanks. Any idea on cost of mounting and balancing for of these tires on an X5M? You ever been to Mach V in Sterling?
Edit: I got the prices. Eagle Automotive - $168 plus $4/tire disposal. Mach V - $175. Didn't mention a fee for tire disposal. Last edited by BAKZOOM; 09-02-2015 at 03:08 PM.. |
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Mach V is a very solid company to deal with, with a very reputable following in other car types. (Subaru/Mitsubishi)
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Couldn't tell ya. I live on the opposite coast, and only have done internet transactions with them.
That said, tires and wheels, they can do. basic bolt ons they can do. Which means they are more than capable of doing anything for an X5, since there ain't much you can do to one from an aftermarket perspective. :-P
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My SA is knowledgeable, helpful and dependable. I trust him. He communicates well with the techs which I witness on occasion. He and I understand each other when I bring my car in. My car is fixed when I leave the dealership.
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Got them installed yesterday and the ride home was so much quieter. I will give it a good run today and attach pics of the look here. So far, I'm impressed
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I also posted this on another thread on here but wanted to share the pics.
The Continental DWS06 tires. They don't have the same look as the Bridgestones but they are a great improvement when it comes to performance and noise. I can better hear and feel this beast. The stock exhaust sounds soooo much better and the road noise is virtually eliminated. Although I only have about 150 miles on them, I'm very happy and would recommend them. Next, is an alignment at the BMW dealer. I hope you got your alignment issue fixed HSC1102. Didn't mean to thread jack. |
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No worries, I appreciate all this conversation as this is all good to know.
Been a while since I provided an update to my original post, Pep Boys was able redo the alignment and everything is great with the car now. It drives straight and the steering wheel is no longer crooked. Since putting the Continental DWS06 on, my wife and I have put on about 1000 miles. I can't stress enough how much quieter the car is now. I do echo everyone's sentiment about the car feeling a bit softer when both cruising or making sharp aggressive turns. But I switched over the to the non-runflats desiring a quieter and semi-softer ride. However, these tires don't totally take away from the car's handling as it does provide a good balance between performance and everyday driveability. For the added benefit of these tires being 'all seasons' I am extremely happy with my purchase. Now, I just need to find a spare tire that fits the X5M in case of flat. Can't believe the OEM BMW spare for the X5M is in the $700s..., fix a flat for the time being. |
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My Pilot Super Sports look slightly different that the prior Pilot Sport A/S I had on my 3 series, but only the sidewall looks different - from the rear they're the same width |
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You're 100% correct on the OEM Bridgestone tires looking ''fatter'' than non run flats...I have non run flats on the M and the original Bridgestones on the 50i. When parked side by side looking from behind, I noticed the 50i seemed to have a wider(fatter) look to the rear tires even though they're both the same size
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