172 wheel option info
05-12-2006, 12:35 PM
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My Ride: 535D M Sport, Silver Grey, 19" 172 wheels, M rear spoiler, grey dakota leather, 522 bi-xenon headlights, 524 adaptive headlights 609 professional sat nav 612 assist 620 extended voice control 633 bluetooth phone prep 672 6 disc cd changer privacy glass.
I take it the 19" 172 type wheels I have specced are shod with non runflat tyres. I don't like what I have read on various forums regarding these tyres.
I can't remember what the salesman said at the time, it's almost 2 months ago that I ordered it and the car is supposed to be ready commencing the week after the 20th of May, just as we go on our family holiday to Majorca
At least i'll want to come home at the end instead of sulking like a teenager.
I can't remember what the salesman said at the time, it's almost 2 months ago that I ordered it and the car is supposed to be ready commencing the week after the 20th of May, just as we go on our family holiday to Majorca
At least i'll want to come home at the end instead of sulking like a teenager.
05-12-2006, 01:43 PM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
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Have a nice holiday!
Send in pics when your folks recieve their new car,
do not worry about the 172 wheels, SportConties are great.
Have a nice holiday!
Send in pics when your folks recieve their new car,
do not worry about the 172 wheels, SportConties are great.
05-12-2006, 02:04 PM
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My Ride: E61 535d sport, Silver Grey/grey/maple.
20" Hartge Nova 7. Previously 19" staggered 172s
I don't know what rubbish you have read, but 172s and SC2 are excellent on a sport - even the 'van' version 
05-12-2006, 02:11 PM
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My Ride: 535D M Sport, Silver Grey, 19" 172 wheels, M rear spoiler, grey dakota leather, 522 bi-xenon headlights, 524 adaptive headlights 609 professional sat nav 612 assist 620 extended voice control 633 bluetooth phone prep 672 6 disc cd changer privacy glass.
Thankyou Ricracing, I will be constantly thinking about cars all holiday most probably and end up searching for English motoring mags in obscure shops, sad or what???
I am a little confused, are the conties' non runflat, I have the space saver tyre on my order sheet so I am coming to the conclusion that the 172's are ordinary better handling Richard Priors ( tyres in Northern England rhyming slang) with a sportier Right said Fred (tread) pattern.
Apologies to my non English E60 enthusiasts for the rhyming slang but I have had a couple of glasses of red wine and feel like acting like a James Hunt (work it out)
I am a little confused, are the conties' non runflat, I have the space saver tyre on my order sheet so I am coming to the conclusion that the 172's are ordinary better handling Richard Priors ( tyres in Northern England rhyming slang) with a sportier Right said Fred (tread) pattern.
Apologies to my non English E60 enthusiasts for the rhyming slang but I have had a couple of glasses of red wine and feel like acting like a James Hunt (work it out)
05-12-2006, 02:15 PM
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My Ride: E61 535d sport, Silver Grey/grey/maple.
20" Hartge Nova 7. Previously 19" staggered 172s
Correct, non RF and all the better for it. Looks, rides and handles a league above the runflats.
I have had one blowout in over 25 years of driving so willing to risk it.
Pass the bottle...
I have had one blowout in over 25 years of driving so willing to risk it.
Pass the bottle...
05-12-2006, 02:19 PM
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My Ride: 535D M Sport, Silver Grey, 19" 172 wheels, M rear spoiler, grey dakota leather, 522 bi-xenon headlights, 524 adaptive headlights 609 professional sat nav 612 assist 620 extended voice control 633 bluetooth phone prep 672 6 disc cd changer privacy glass.
Exactly my view, the chances of getting a blowout compared to a very hard and unsporty (is that a word) tyre for everyday use is a no brainer for me.
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