new owner of 2005 530i
08-28-2008, 08:07 PM
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new owner of 2005 530i
I am new but have been lurking here for 5 months. This is a great forum, and I got
a lot good info from here.
I bought a 2005 530i two months ago, it has sports, premium, L7, and adaptive lights.
I have put 7000 miles on it in 2 months, it is the perfect car for road trips
and I love
how it handles.
I have a quick question here. Does the rear tires wear faster or the front? I am asking this
because my rear tires have more wear right now. And I am considering to do a rotation.
However a friend who was a mechanic told me the front tires on BMW wear faster
Thanks.
a lot good info from here.
I bought a 2005 530i two months ago, it has sports, premium, L7, and adaptive lights.
I have put 7000 miles on it in 2 months, it is the perfect car for road trips
and I lovehow it handles.
I have a quick question here. Does the rear tires wear faster or the front? I am asking this
because my rear tires have more wear right now. And I am considering to do a rotation.
However a friend who was a mechanic told me the front tires on BMW wear faster
Thanks.
and welcome to the wonderful world of e60's!
08-28-2008, 09:22 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Congrats on the new (to you) car and enjoy the forums!! 
08-28-2008, 10:15 PM
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My Ride: 2004 Blacked out 530i, Carbon Fiber Pillars, Carbon Fiber Emblems (Wheels, Steering Wheel and Hood/Trunk). Blacked out kidney Grill, Smoked side marker lights, 15mm Rear Spacers, K&N Filter, Window Tint, Navigon Syst. Breyton Front Lip. Bilistein Coil Over Suspension Front & Rear Droped 1.5" Genuine M5 Pedal set. Mtechnik side skirts, RPI Exhaust.
Funny you mention that cause it seems like my rear tires are almost gone and the front still seem new. Hmmmm! 
08-28-2008, 11:18 PM
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My Ride: E61 CarbonBlack 535d, Ventilated and Heated Comfort Seats with Massage in Black Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Professional Navi, Folding Rear Seats, Load Through, Advanced Remote, PDC, Bluetooth, Dimming and folding Mirrors, Bi-Xenons, Hi-Fi, Tinted
Hello and welcome! I don't recommend you switching rear to front, you may experience vibrations if they are worn unevenly. It's better to leave the front and buy new rear. Nice car! Congratulations
08-28-2008, 11:52 PM
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My Ride: 2007 525i, mystic blue metallic, black leather interior, dark poplar wood trim, premium package, navigation, iPod, park distance control, voice activation, bluetooth.
Mods: Full M-Tech Kit, ACS Rep Rear Window Spoiler, ACS Rep Rear Deck Spoiler, ACS Rep Quad Diffuser, ACS Rep Exhaust Tips, Remus Duel Exhaust, De-badge, 20% Tint Front and Rear, Umnitza Predator Ice V2, HID fog lights, Clear Side Marker Light Bulbs (yellow when on), Dark Poplar Wood Shifter, Dark Poplar Wood e-Brake Handle, Dark Poplar Wood Steering Wheel Inserts, OEM Steel Pedals, OEM M Footrest, 19 inch OEM 121s (Summer), 18 inch 124s (Winter), Shadowline Window Trim, Blacked-out Kidney Grills
Welcome to the forum and enjoy that beautiful e60! They are great for road trips. I don't know about your wheel wear question though. I'd like to know too!