Incorrect Tyre Pressures
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Whether or not tires (tyres? colour?) lose pressure appears to be more a function of quality control of the wheels, and not the tires so much. This is because of the fact that seating of the tire bead against the wheel rim is critical in sealing up the system.
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='May 23 2005, 05:52 PM
Just to the contrary, stream, mine seem to hold the pressure exceptionally well.
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' date='May 23 2005, 10:54 PM
A bit offtopic, but can anyone suggest a portable air compressor/inflator.? I've seen those little ones, but not sure if I'd be wasting my money.
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Both BMW and Porsche have nice, small inflators in the accessories catalog. New Porsches and many BMWs come with these standard, no spare. Also carry a can of factory issue sealant and a good pressure gauge. This can be useful at times even if you have a spare.
No new BMW I have ever bought was delivered with proper tire pressures and all required wheel alignment, at my expense.
No new BMW I have ever bought was delivered with proper tire pressures and all required wheel alignment, at my expense.
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.As you may have seen from other threads, I was unable to go through the full checklist when collecting my car.
I checked the tyre pressure today:
3.1 front
3.5 rear
I changed it to:
2.3 front
2.7 rear...
What a difference!
Much Much more comfortable on rough roads!
I stilI have to do a bit more driving to determine if there is any differencc in noise IeveIs.
I checked the tyre pressure today:
3.1 front
3.5 rear
I changed it to:
2.3 front
2.7 rear...
What a difference!
Much Much more comfortable on rough roads!
I stilI have to do a bit more driving to determine if there is any differencc in noise IeveIs.
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Originally Posted by cobradav' date='May 24 2005, 04:02 AM
I cannot remember brand, I'll look up tonight, but sure it was from Sears, WalMart, etc.? Probably no more than $40 range.? Does 4 cars/trucks, riding mower and bicycle with no problems.? Handy little gadget.
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I had the flat tire sensor come up the other day, and going to the gas station is just a pain.
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' date='May 24 2005, 03:09 PM
[quote name='cobradav' date='May 24 2005, 04:02 AM']I cannot remember brand, I'll look up tonight, but sure it was from Sears, WalMart, etc.? Probably no more than $40 range.? Does 4 cars/trucks, riding mower and bicycle with no problems.? Handy little gadget.
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I had the flat tire sensor come up the other day, and going to the gas station is just a pain.
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[/quote]Unit I have is a Campbell Hausfeld RP6100. Around $32. It is a 12v. Long cord. Works well.
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Originally Posted by cobradav' date='May 24 2005, 03:02 AM
[quote name='heezy545i' date='May 23 2005, 10:54 PM']A bit offtopic, but can anyone suggest a portable air compressor/inflator.? I've seen those little ones, but not sure if I'd be wasting my money.
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[/quote]$40 from walmart... have had it for like 3 years... its AC powered so it pumps A LOT faster and is more reliable than portable car powered ones...
I have like a total of 4 compressors...
1 AC wall unit one $40
1 Portable Cig Lighter one $30 includes energency triangle, fash lights etc...
1 Portable Cig Lighter w/out accessories $ ??
1 Jump Start Kit w/ compressor... rechargable battery $30
Much prefer the AC one that plugs into the garage for power.
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My Ride: Due in May 2005 - 535d sport, Silver Grey, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood, Xenons, Adaptive Headlights, High Gloss Shadow Line, 6 CD Changer, M Rear Spoiler
After I had corrected my pressures thought I would just check them with a Michelin pump I have at home.
Hence have found out that the cigarette lighter (12v outlets front and rear) only work with the engine running or ignition on.
In all my previous cars this 12v power outlet has always worked without the need to have the ignition on.
Is this the same for all e60's or do I have a fault?
Hence have found out that the cigarette lighter (12v outlets front and rear) only work with the engine running or ignition on.
In all my previous cars this 12v power outlet has always worked without the need to have the ignition on.
Is this the same for all e60's or do I have a fault?