[jfk1975]

Originally Posted by graaja

Also, it looks like they are brining extended warranty packages beyond 6th year and also for lapsed warranties. Awaiting pricing details. If pricing is nominal, I may extend the warranty for my 3GT for 7th and 8th years too.

They have already had the used car extended warranty package available for purchase for the past few months, and it has the same coverage as the new car BRI, with Bajaj Allianz being the carrier. The prices, and I checked a couple of months ago for my buddy's 3GT, were prohibitively expensive for years 7 and beyond. Your local BMW dealer should have the latest prices for this.

[ramsi]

Hello everyone, need advice on replacement tyres

Am back once again after a 2 year sabbatical from TeamBHP

My 330i M shadow sport tyres are due for a replacement, the sedan comes with rear 255/40/R18 and front 225/45/R18 staggered set up and currently fitted with Goodyear’s.

I am looking at road holding as I am a bit of a speed enthusiast and road conditions in Goa are pathetic and take knocks of speed breakers galore

I have been offered the following: Pirelli Cinturato p7 at 18500 + 25500 each as the set.
Would love advise on the Pirelli as they have been shied from in many threads or are they suitable?

As usual Goa disappoints on tyre supplies can’t seem to get Michelin’s or Conti's or Yoko’s but am offered cheap Korean alternative therefore am requesting someone kindly PM me or suggest a reliable supplier outside of Goa whom I can contact and can safely get a range of tyres shipped to me.

Thanks

Originally Posted by graaja

A Weekend Trip to Wayanad Contd...

Karapuzha Dam

As usual you have excelled in your travelogue and exploits.

Returning back to the forum after nearly 3 years and catching up on this thread I am in awe at your consistency of not only keeping the thread lively but offering experienced advise.

It's feels so good especially the astrophoto post

[iliketurtles]

Originally Posted by ramsi

My 330i M shadow sport tyres are due for a replacement.

I have been offered the following: Pirelli Cinturato p7 at 18500 + 25500 each as the set.
Would love advise on the Pirelli as they have been shied from in many threads or are they suitable?

As usual Goa disappoints on tyre supplies can’t seem to get Michelin’s or Conti's or Yoko’s but am offered cheap Korean alternative therefore am requesting someone kindly PM me or suggest a reliable supplier outside of Goa whom I can contact and can safely get a range of tyres shipped to me.

Hello. I’ve had Pirelli’s on two different cars ( a Jetta and a 328i) and I think they’re too soft, and prone to bubbling if you hit a pothole or sharp road surface hard. This happened with me on a Jetta with 16 inch wheels and the BMW with 245/40/18 tyres.

I switched to Michelin Pilot Sport 4’s because like you, I too enjoy pushing the car every now and then. You’ll be glad to know I had zero issues with Michelin’s over some 3-4 years with them, driving all over Maharashtra and Goa. Get them over anything else, and certainly over any Korean tyres. Don’t cheap out on tyres.

You can try sourcing the tyres from Saifee or Pal in Mumbai (Saifee tyres - 9833491131; Pal Tyres - 9820106242) or from Madhu’s in Bangalore, whose number I unfortunately don’t have.

Happy driving.

[ramsi]

Originally Posted by iliketurtles

Hello. I’ve had Pirelli’s on two different cars
I switched to Michelin Pilot Sport 4’s...try sourcing the tyres from Madhu’s in Bangalore, whose number I unfortunately don’t have.

Thank you so much for the leads in Mumbai. I have asked my garage who'll carry out the WA, WB and fitting to get in touch with them.
Apparently found out Madhu's in Bangalore is owned by @Nikhilb2008 a Distinguished - BHPian with a branch at Wilson Garden, the phone no is +91 96118 88893 which may prove useful to others

[ssjr0498]

The roads in Bangalore are no less and for that same reason when I replaced the tyres on my 330i Msports Shadow, this time I went with a slight upzise. I got 225/50 and 255/45 vredesteins for the front and rear respectively. Have driven it approximately 2k so far and the tyre doesn't kiss the inner wheel well nor does it scrape the fenders even when 4 ppl in the car, not to mention the additional comfort that it provides over the stock tyre setup!

Originally Posted by ramsi

Hello everyone, need advice on replacement tyres

Am back once again after a 2 year sabbatical from TeamBHP

My 330i M shadow sport tyres are due for a replacement, the sedan comes with rear 255/40/R18 and front 225/45/R18 staggered set up and currently fitted with Goodyear’s.

I am looking at road holding as I am a bit of a speed enthusiast and road conditions in Goa are pathetic and take knocks of speed breakers galore

I have been offered the following: Pirelli Cinturato p7 at 18500 + 25500 each as the set.
Would love advise on the Pirelli as they have been shied from in many threads or are they suitable?

As usual Goa disappoints on tyre supplies can’t seem to get Michelin’s or Conti's or Yoko’s but am offered cheap Korean alternative therefore am requesting someone kindly PM me or suggest a reliable supplier outside of Goa whom I can contact and can safely get a range of tyres shipped to me.

Thanks


As usual you have excelled in your travelogue and exploits.

Returning back to the forum after nearly 3 years and catching up on this thread I am in awe at your consistency of not only keeping the thread lively but offering experienced advise.

It's feels so good especially the astrophoto post

[graaja]

Originally Posted by ssjr0498

The roads in Bangalore are no less and for that same reason when I replaced the tyres on my 330i Msports Shadow, this time I went with a slight upzise. I got 225/50 and 255/45 vredesteins for the front and rear respectively. Have driven it approximately 2k so far and the tyre doesn't kiss the inner wheel well nor does it scrape the fenders even when 4 ppl in the car, not to mention the additional comfort that it provides over the stock tyre setup!

One issue with this upsizing is the error on the circumference. Between 225/45/18 and 225/50/18, the error is 3.5%. For the rear tires, the error is even higher at 3.8%

Safety systems like ESC, ABS etc. are programmed with the tire profile. An error in the circumference will affect the operation of these systems.

This will also affect your speedometer. When the speedometer is showing 100kph, the actual speed will be 103kph. Keep this in mind when setting the speed to stay below speed limits.

[ramsi]

Originally Posted by graaja

One issue with this upsizing is the error on the circumference...

Safety systems like ESC, ABS etc. are programmed with the tire profile. An error in the circumference will affect the operation of these systems.

Keep this in mind when setting the speed to stay below speed limits.

@Graaja Thansk, as usual your attention to detail is exemplary and so welcome. Me not being such an expert this heads-up is a lifesaver.

Because of my driving style I'd rather stick to the specs as the functioning electronic system operation is paramount for safety reasons.

Since you've covered 100K in your car and having experienced a number of tyre changes, despite my preference being Michelin's there has been mention of vredesteins a brand which I know nothing about.

Therefore apart from Michelin can you suggest another brand I can go with the main criteria being grip and handling potholes in order of reliability.

[graaja]

Originally Posted by ramsi

Therefore apart from Michelin can you suggest another brand I can go with the main criteria being grip and handling potholes in order of reliability.

After I switched over to tubeless, I have tried both Yokohama Advan v105 and Vredestein Ultrac Vorti. I like both of these for their balance between grip and comfort. I would suggest you check these out.

[ssjr0498]

Spot on Ganesh, but had no option, got stuck in a way where no one in Delhi had the right sizes. Was short of time so had to go for this. The ride from Delhi was very smooth compared to the normal bone jarring one.

Also, always wanted to ask you, but forgot, did you get transmission oil and filter changed, now that you have covered 1L kms?

Cheers,
Shrey

Originally Posted by graaja

One issue with this upsizing is the error on the circumference. Between 225/45/18 and 225/50/18, the error is 3.5%. For the rear tires, the error is even higher at 3.8%

Safety systems like ESC, ABS etc. are programmed with the tire profile. An error in the circumference will affect the operation of these systems.

This will also affect your speedometer. When the speedometer is showing 100kph, the actual speed will be 103kph. Keep this in mind when setting the speed to stay below speed limits.

[ssjr0498]

My X1 X-drive Msport has Michelin's all around and so did the 3, but the Vredesteins are holding good. I would not rate them as good as the Michelins, but for the price they come for, they are damn good.

The prices are so lucrative that I plan on switching to Vred's on my Jetta also, which is currently running PS4's all around.

My two cents!!

Originally Posted by ramsi

@Graaja Thansk, as usual your attention to detail is exemplary and so welcome. Me not being such an expert this heads-up is a lifesaver.

Because of my driving style I'd rather stick to the specs as the functioning electronic system operation is paramount for safety reasons.

Since you've covered 100K in your car and having experienced a number of tyre changes, despite my preference being Michelin's there has been mention of vredesteins a brand which I know nothing about.

Therefore apart from Michelin can you suggest another brand I can go with the main criteria being grip and handling potholes in order of reliability.

[graaja]

Originally Posted by ssjr0498

Also, always wanted to ask you, but forgot, did you get transmission oil and filter changed, now that you have covered 1L kms?

No. Did not change the transmission oil. As the car was under BSI, I got all the services as and when I got notifications on iDrive. Did not do anything outside this scheduled service. Will have to check with BMW service guys on transmission oil change.

[ssjr0498]

This will never show up on the i-drive! Also, BMW, will never change the transmission oil and transmission oil filter, because, as per them the transmission oil is sealed for life. As a matter of fact, even if you push them, they wont do it as (afaik) they do not have a job code for it. However, as per ZF, the service interval for the ZF8 is 60k miles, which is 96k kms!

I have changed it on my 330i and trust me the it was worth the change! I would recommend you to do it, as the oil that came out of mine was filthy!

Originally Posted by graaja

No. Did not change the transmission oil. As the car was under BSI, I got all the services as and when I got notifications on iDrive. Did not do anything outside this scheduled service. Will have to check with BMW service guys on transmission oil change.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by graaja

No. Did not change the transmission oil. As the car was under BSI, I got all the services as and when I got notifications on iDrive. Did not do anything outside this scheduled service. Will have to check with BMW service guys on transmission oil change.

Refer this: https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-...ml#post5692677 (Power corrupts | My BMW X3 xDrive30d M Sport | 8 years & 92,000 kms update)

Originally Posted by ssjr0498

xxx even if you push them, they wont do it as (afaik) they do not have a job code for it. Xxxx

They did for santoshbhat’s X3 30d.

[ssjr0498]

Just wow! Intelligent beings at Deutsche Motoren Faridabad refused flatly. I am glad they do this elsewhere! Would you know if the filter was also changed?

Originally Posted by itwasntme

Refer this: https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-...ml#post5692677 (Power corrupts | My BMW X3 xDrive30d M Sport | 8 years & 92,000 kms update)



They did for santoshbhat’s X3 30d.

[Santoshbhat]

Originally Posted by ssjr0498

Just wow! Intelligent beings at Deutsche Motoren Faridabad refused flatly. I am glad they do this elsewhere! Would you know if the filter was also changed?

Filter wasn't changed. The oil pan houses the filter and for the filter to be changed, the pan has to be replaced. They did not have that part so this wasn't done