New 18" Winter Shoes & Wheel Pix
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='733897' date='Nov 28 2008, 08:35 PM
Surprisingly, my mechanic said the same thing about Tirerack.....has to rebalance countless sets they get, either direct or from customers who bring them in. I didn't expect to hear that. All should be good now. I am not worried about the wheels I currently have. They are hubcentric and appear to be good quality after-market rims, if there is such a thing. 
Dave, those A7's are so nice and easy to clean too, couldn't believe it!
Almost didn't miss the 172's there for a minute
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Originally Posted by midwest bmw' post='733950' date='Nov 28 2008, 10:58 PM
Dave, those A7's are so nice and easy to clean too, couldn't believe it!
Almost didn't miss the 172's there for a minute
Almost didn't miss the 172's there for a minute
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Originally Posted by CK530' post='733136' date='Nov 27 2008, 08:39 PM
DrLev99,
What was the reason why you sold your M5 to C? The last time I read about your M5 was when you drove home the M5 from the dealership.
What was the reason why you sold your M5 to C? The last time I read about your M5 was when you drove home the M5 from the dealership.
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='733897' date='Nov 28 2008, 08:35 PM
Surprisingly, my mechanic said the same thing about Tirerack.....has to rebalance countless sets they get, either direct or from customers who bring them in. I didn't expect to hear that. All should be good now. I am not worried about the wheels I currently have. They are hubcentric and appear to be good quality after-market rims, if there is such a thing.
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Originally Posted by doug_999' post='734119' date='Nov 29 2008, 08:44 AM
Tirerack is paying your mechanic's bill right? That's the one thing I'll give them credit for - they always paid to have the issue fixed.
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I am pretty sure I'll be returning my Sport Edition A7's and Dunlop D3's to Tirerack. The joy of driving has gone away as a result of this experience. I will assume it's the wheels rather than the tires, but I did have one tire looking a bit like an egg on the last balance. The ride is miserable.....bumpy, shimmying again in steering wheel, thumping under seats, etc. etc. It's like my old xi was reborn.
I am hoping to go 18" OEM 123's if TR will approve the return. There's a set on here for sale at Eurorev, so we shall see. I think I am going to try the Blizzak LM25's instead this next time around.
I am hoping to go 18" OEM 123's if TR will approve the return. There's a set on here for sale at Eurorev, so we shall see. I think I am going to try the Blizzak LM25's instead this next time around.
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='736644' date='Dec 3 2008, 01:55 AM
I am pretty sure I'll be returning my Sport Edition A7's and Dunlop D3's to Tirerack. The joy of driving has gone away as a result of this experience. I will assume it's the wheels rather than the tires, but I did have one tire looking a bit like an egg on the last balance. The ride is miserable.....bumpy, shimmying again in steering wheel, thumping under seats, etc. etc. It's like my old xi was reborn.
I am hoping to go 18" OEM 123's if TR will approve the return. There's a set on here for sale at Eurorev, so we shall see. I think I am going to try the Blizzak LM25's instead this next time around.
I am hoping to go 18" OEM 123's if TR will approve the return. There's a set on here for sale at Eurorev, so we shall see. I think I am going to try the Blizzak LM25's instead this next time around.
That's a bummer Dave -- Hope TR comes through for you
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Originally Posted by midwest bmw' post='736757' date='Dec 3 2008, 08:50 AM
That's a bummer Dave -- Hope TR comes through for you
Oh well, what can you expect after all? I think at this point I only have one bad wheel/tire. Let's hope it's just one.
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='736644' date='Dec 3 2008, 02:55 AM
I am pretty sure I'll be returning my Sport Edition A7's and Dunlop D3's to Tirerack. The joy of driving has gone away as a result of this experience. I will assume it's the wheels rather than the tires, but I did have one tire looking a bit like an egg on the last balance. The ride is miserable.....bumpy, shimmying again in steering wheel, thumping under seats, etc. etc. It's like my old xi was reborn.
I am hoping to go 18" OEM 123's if TR will approve the return. There's a set on here for sale at Eurorev, so we shall see. I think I am going to try the Blizzak LM25's instead this next time around.
I am hoping to go 18" OEM 123's if TR will approve the return. There's a set on here for sale at Eurorev, so we shall see. I think I am going to try the Blizzak LM25's instead this next time around.
As for the LM-25's, good choice. I never had the Dunlops, but all I can say about the Blizzaks in the snow is WOW!
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='737487' date='Dec 4 2008, 12:48 AM
Dave - Sorry to hear about your wheel issues again. I can't believe you are going through this again.
As for the LM-25's, good choice. I never had the Dunlops, but all I can say about the Blizzaks in the snow is WOW!
As for the LM-25's, good choice. I never had the Dunlops, but all I can say about the Blizzaks in the snow is WOW!
I talked to a CS rep today...what a biatch she was!!!
On the bright side, my "high engine oil" warning fixed itself overnight as the car slept, after the oil sensor was changed last Friday. I had to have them close the PUMA case they opened on it. So, at least I have that going for me.
