BMW X3 3.0i MB5 - Black w/ Polished Lip 18×7.5

• 4 wheels with 4 tires
• Balancing and Mounting
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BMW M3 M Double Spoke Motorsport 17″ Wheels Rims

Yes the listed price is for four (4) wheels/rims new in sealed boxes! Larger wheels will enhance both the visual appearance and the physical performance of your vehicle. The performance increase is a result of mounting a wider low profile tire on a larger diameter wheel. The tire is wider and therefore gives a larger footprint. Also, the sidewall becomes shorter and more rigid. The two added together give better lateral stability and increased steering response. Using a lower profile tire with a greater diameter rim allows the overall diameter to remain constant. This is crucial to preserving the speedometer reading and gear ratio. These wheels are produced by one of the leading wheel manufacturers in the world. They have made the investments in the latest foundry and machine tool equipment that gives them the highest quality rating and ensures you of a wheel that is both strong and flawlessly finished. Advantages: *Distinctive Motorsport Style *Increased Handling Performance Description: *5 Straight Spokes Split Into 10 *Beautiful Diamond Cut Polished/Machined Face/Finish with Natural Silver Inserts *One-piece Aluminum Alloy Casting *Motorsport on Hub Area Specifications: *Dimensions 17 x 7-1/2 (All 4 Wheels) with a +41 Offset *Weight approximately 21.15 pounds each *5 Lug x 120mm Bolt Pattern *German T.U.V. & USA S.F.I. Approved *X-rayed for Integrity *Recommended Tire Size: 225/45/17 or 235/40/17. Fitment: *Direct Bolt On Replacements with No Clearance or Fitment Concerns (No Modifications Necessary) *BMW 3 Series Cars (All From 1992 to 2005 E36 and E46) *Models include 318ti, 318i, 318is, 320i, 323i, 323is, 325i, 325ci, 325is, 325ix, 328i, 328is, 330i, 330ci, 330is, 330ix, M3 Coupe, M3 Sedan, M3 Cabriolet/Convertible, Z3 (All Models), M Z3. Priced very low for 4 new wheels in factory sealed boxes. Center caps (BMW part # 61.358.00), tires, and lugs are not included and are not available through us and can be purchased through your local dealer.

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The fourth-generation 7 Series is the most successful prestige luxury performance sedan in BMW’s history. It is a highly prestigious luxury sedan offering generous space and comfort for the driver and passengers. All BMW 7 Series now feature BMW’s two-stage Adaptive Brakelights: Whenever the driver applies the brakes harder than usual, the larger brake light area warns motorists following behind. The optional CD changer is now MP3 CD-capable. The standard BMW Assist telematics service includes Bluetooth hands-free phone capability.

Virtually everything in the cabin is controlled through a single mouse-like interface called iDrive. BMW’s controversial system controls the heater, the radio, the navigation system. Amazing technology sets the BMW 7 series apart from its competitors. Silent, hidden fans and heating elements cool or warm your rear end or your soft drink; microchips can detect a skidding tire or apply the brakes full force just in case you were distracted by a phone call; power sunshades keep the sun off your rear passengers as adaptive headlights turn with the car.

BMW’s iDrive interface system is standard on all 7 Series models, and can operate virtually everything in the car, from stereo to climate controls to telephone to navigation, with a single mouse-like control. Standard safety features include dual frontal airbags, driver and front-passenger side-impact airbags, and BMW’s Head Protection System, which amounts to a full-length, tube-shaped curtain on both sides of the cabin for front and rear head protection in a side impact. Also standard is BMW’s Active Knee Protection, unique inflatable airbags that protect front passengers’ knees. Its Anti-lock brakes, traction control and electronic stability control help drivers maintain control and avoid accidents

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Check your tire pressures before deciding whether you need wheel alignment. Opposing tires that do not have balanced tire pressure can indicate the unnecessary need for wheel alignment. Wheel alignment is the science of aligning the rear wheels to run in the same tracks as the front wheels. Correct wheel alignment can improve the mileage tires will last by up to 10 000 kms.

I was driving from Durban to Nelspruit eying the craters euphemistically referred to as potholes. I am sure I saw a Landrover fall into the one, but on closer inspection could not find any positive proof barring what looked like the tracks of some Continental tires. The bottom was not visible so we remain unsure of whether there were any survivors. Back to my point, beside the fact, that not all of us drive rugged 4×4 vehicles. Believe me, they also need wheel alignment after a trip on those Mpumalanga roads. I got to wondering about how often wheel alignment should be done. I spoke to Gary at HI-Q on my return to Nelspruit who said “It’s a good idea to check your alignment every 10 - 12000 kms”

Being a little cheap, I asked Gary if that was not just to make the wheel alignment companies more money. He assured me that the cost of wheel alignment vs the cost of tires made it a bargain. If you had to replace those tires on your BMW every 10 000 km’s because your wheel alignment was off kilter it would cost you a lot more. Knowing that I had just spent R 2 grand on two tires it starts making sense.

If your camber or toe in are out you can wear a tire down to canvass in as little as 3000 km’s. I did that once back when I hit a kerb with my Mazda tree to tree in the eighties. In essence, Gary just reinforced what I already knew. Pop into HI-Q down in Riverside Industrial Park right opposite Volvo and Land Rover on the way to the mall. Gary and his team will freely advise you if their services are essential.

At the Coca-Cola 600 held at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin finished ninth after the grueling 600 miles of racing. During the latter stages of the race, Hamlin opted to go to the pit lane for fuel. This move cost him a possible top five finish since those who took the top four spots gambled and did not go into the pit lane to have their fuel topped up. While the ninth place finish is enough to keep Hamlin on the fourth spot at this season’s championship race, it was the job that his pit crew performed that drew some attention. His pit crew won the weekly Checkers/Rally’s Double Drive-Thru Challenge. The win by the pit crew moved them to the second spot overall for the entire season.

The 423.882 time that Hamlin’s pit crew posted gave them the win at the Pit Crew Challenge. Hamlin has this to say about his team’s performance: “It was another good night for the No. 11 FedEx crew in Charlotte. Our team chemistry is really good right now and it’s showing in our performance across the board. We are getting closer to that win every week and with this crew I know we’re going to get it soon. I wouldn’t be surprised if they win more awards for their efforts.”

Winning the challenge means that Hamlin’s pit crew will be taking home $11,000 as their prize. At the conclusion of the ongoing Nextel Cup Series, the team with the most wins will be receiving $111,150. Hamlin’s pit crew is composed of: Scott Wood (jackman), Scott Merritt (front-tire carrier), Dennis Terry (front-tire changer), Heath Cherry (rear-tire carrier), Jonathan Sherman (rear-tire changer), Brad Rothlin (gasman), John Eicher (catch can) and Bobby Christensen (eighth-man). These men provide a good support for Hamlin which has enabled him to perform at a respectable level so far this season. The team changes tires, and refills Hamlin’s car with fuel during races much like one would change Weathertec mats on their road cars.

So far, Hamlin’s team has won three races this season. The first one came in Bristol at the Food City 500 held last March 25. During that race, Hamlin finished 14th. The second win posted by the No. 11 FedEx crew came during the Subway Fresh Fit 500 held at the Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. During that race, Denny Hamlin finished third on his Chevrolet Impala. With fourteen more races before the Chase for the Cup, Hamlin needs his team to continue the way they are performing to ensure his place at the ten-race series which will determine the champion this season.

Often Automotive Think Tanks will stay within their boundaries - The Auto Industry when doing there thinking. The Online Think Tank takes auto issues very seriously and yet we do not only talk about automobiles, however we are hard core when it comes to that industry and we read all their Online Newsletters, Industry Trade Journals and stay up on all the DOT issues and government regulations as well.

So, today we talked about the Auto Industry in our Online Think Tank for a good 10 hours. What were the topics? Well, we talked about many things, but below is a sample of some of the issues we discussed and are definitely of interest for those who follow the industry, because what is good for our cars, is important to our quality of life and mobility - Freedom:

1. The Bashed the US Auto Makers on Ecology and Now EU Auto Makers Speak Up.

The US Auto Industry lobbied hard against the newest fuel standards, while Toyota and Honda are already there, the US auto industry fought hard to limit the excessive fuel standards. Meanwhile the EU is trying to help their own manufacturers while getting regulations put in place against the US manufacturers, which is hard to do without hurting their own.

“The EU wants to limit CO2 to 120 grams per kilometer by 2015.”

The head of several companies said that the deadline was not possible, which is interesting as the EU is using the Global Warming issues to promote its businesses over other industrialized nations, like the US and China. Of course the Germans make many models of large cars, still the Italians and French who make smaller cars still seem to believe they cannot do it, that is to say limit the CO2 that much, but Volkswagon thinks it can, yet still joined the others in lobbying against the tightened emissions.

2. “The 100 MPG Car and the Volkswagon - Can Do Attitude!” Industry Week Reports:

Germany’s big automaker Volkswagen said it is planning to make a curiously designed car that will use just one liter (a quarter of a gallon) of fuel per 100 kilometer (62 miles).”We want to put ‘one-liter car’ on the market by 2010,” the group’s supervisory board chairman, Ferdinand Piech, told the German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung at Frankfurt’s’ International Auto Show.

The vehicle is not the most pretty in the world, and its engine only has one-cylinder and is a diesel, but 100 mpg, is attainable they say. Volkswagon says it wants to sell the car for under $5,000 and I bet people in the US right about now would love to have one too. Meanwhile the Chinese are getting ready to flood the US market with new Chinese made automobiles, the first dealership opens in 2008 in New Jersey. The Chinese will have fuel efficient cars, will they sell, probably so.3. Meanwhile the Chinese Counterfeit Tires then Try to Promote Luxury Bentley Level Car?

Here is an excerpt of an article in a popular Online AutoSpies newsletter:

It appears Chinese companies are just as happy to clone tire designs as they are cars, with Continental the latest manufacturer to suffer lost sales due to fake Chinese imports. However, unlike BMW and Mercedes-Smart, which have yet to take serious action against China’s Shuanghuan Auto and its clone-cars, Continental has shown that it’s possible to defeat counterfeiters by winning a case against several tire resellers in Germany selling the counterfeit stock. Though only affecting a couple of commercial truck brands, the counterfeiting is still of major concern because customers were buying inferior products that weren’t as safe as the originals.

4. President Bush has asked a committee panel to study the US fuel efficiency laws to make sure that the regulations for future fuel economy is actually an attainable number.

This from the White House Website:

The Bush administration will launch a new study next week to estimate what kind of technology automakers will need to raise fuel efficiency over the next 15 years, updating and expanding a 2002 report that’s been a benchmark in this summer’s energy debate. The National Academy of Sciences panel, which includes environmentalists, independent experts and automotive engineers, will spend the next year working on the report. The panel will hear testimony from federal officials and auto industry executives during its first public meeting in Washington on Monday. With Congress moving toward passing some kind of increase in fuel-economy standards and President George W. Bush ordering his administration to set its own increases by the end of next year, the updated report will act as a road map for many future decisions by federal regulators. The 2002 edition concluded … that the industry could raise the efficiency of its cars by up to 27 percent and its trucks by 42 percent over a decade — to roughly 30 miles per gallon — with no changes in weight, size or performance. U.S. cars and trucks are expected to average 26.4 m.p.g. in the 2007 model year, the highest level ever, according to federal estimates. But automakers have long objected to the 2002 report, saying it overstated the benefits of new technologies and understated the costs and engineering work needed to put them into vehicles.

5. Chrysler Ramps up Fuel Efficient Competition Car and Industry Week states;

That they have an advanced propulsion electric drive vehicle ready to launch, an advancement from their new ENVI Concept Cars from their CTC - Chrysler Technology Center. Mercedes is angry that the Smart Car is being copied by China, BMW and the Toyota Rav 4 copies are also a concern. Germany’s Chancellor, is making a complaint to the WTO on China, there are significant problems with these infringements. But spying is not only in the passenger car sector. Auto Racing Spies Get Dusted by Competition - We found this interesting piece in the UK Register:

Formula One team McLaren must pay a $100m fine and has been kicked out of the constructors’ championship for spying on rival team Ferrari. The decision by the governing body of the Federation Internationale de L’Automobile (FIA) means McLaren is out of the constructors’ championship this year but drivers Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso can continue to compete in the drivers’ competition. McLaren did not accept the verdict. In a statement Ron Dennis said: “Having been at the hearing today I do not accept that we deserved to be penalised in this way.”

6. The DOT has stated that Bike Lanes take monies away that could be used to make bridge infrastructure stronger.

Bicycles VS Cars, well we know who will win on the street in an accident, and most likely in the courtroom of public opinion, as we do not wish anymore bridges to be collapsed and yet, we need more bike lanes. Bicycle and car accidents kill way too many people each year and Americans are way too fat, they need to exercise too. The Department of Transportation - DOT stated this because they do not consider bicycles a real form of transportation, as very few people use them in that way, most of the bike riding is for recreation and staying in shape. True, but if you never put in bike lanes then no one will ever use them, so it is a self-fulfilling prophesy either way. Well those were all the automotive thoughts from today. Sincerely, Lance.

The BMW 325i is yet another breakthrough in the automotive industry. And it comes from one of the most powerful automobile manufacturers the world over. It has the capacity to roar and get waves and nods from other people around. This vehicle actually has a seamless six speed automatic transmission and it proves that it is graceful and has lithe and speed. It has a engine that holds six inline cylinders. It has refinement. It has a balanced handling. In performance, it is unparalleled.

It has flared and aggressive lines along with less ostentatious design compared to its sibling, the BMW Z4. Take a ride inside the BMW 325i and you would find a similar balance of avant-garde style as well as very good ergonomics. It also has simple and very straightforward controls that not only provides easy access but lessens the confusion for drivers. The controls come in flowing shapes and have been crafted using quality materials. Aside from those mentioned, the BMW 325i has front sports seats that could very well support each and every passenger. Adjustable side bolters are also added in.

BMW claims that the BMW 325i’s highlights are just what would be needed to further the capacity and capabilities of this vehicle. There is a six speed STEPTRONIC. It is an automatic transmission that provides a choice of three modes. These modes are the “Drive” automatic (it incorporates BMW’s Adaptive Transmission Control); “Sport” automatic (this is used for a more dynamic shift pattern); and the STEPTRONIC automatic (which is a hands-on control of a manual transmission without the use of a clutch). There also is the BMW Assist with Bluetooth Wireless Technology. This is a wireless communication system. It includes the capacity to work with the Automatic Collision Notification, the Emergency Request, the enhanced Roadside Assistance, and the Stolen Vehicle Recovery services. This technology is actually standard if you would choose the BMW Assist option. This technology also enables connection of mobile phones to a vehicle for a hands free calling.

Features for the BMW 325i include an electronic throttle control, the Dynamic Stability Control, the Comfort Stop, the Brake Fade Compensation, the Dynamic Traction Control, an extensive aluminum componentry, a double-pivot type front suspension with dual forged aluminum lower arms, front and rear anti-roll stabilizer bars, a flat tire warning indicator, halogen high-beam and low-beam headlights, fog lights, heated dual power mirrors, 8-way adjustable front seats, leatherette upholstery, an anti-theft AM/FM stereo with CD and MP3 player with ten speakers, and an auxiliary audio input for portable music players.

As cars became more advanced, auto users likewise continuously increased their consciousness on how their cars should look and perform. There’s simply no particular vehicle that can suffice all of a users’ ever-changing needs and wants; thus, one does a lot of things to improve his car and make it more enjoyable to drive and ride. One of the things auto users frequently do to improve their vehicle’s looks and performance is to change the wheels of the car.

The wheel or the rim particularly refers to the metal ring on which the tire is attached but it also refers to both the rim and the tire as a whole. The wheels are among the most essential parts in the car since they are the ones that make your vehicle move. They “interact” with the road and thus greatly affect your car’s handling and ride quality.

Replacing the wheels is easier now and your choices are much greater as well. Stores like Auto Parts Corner provide great variety of OEM-quality auto parts including Ford wheels, GMC wheels, Mazda wheels, and BMW wheels. What’s more exciting is that you can purchase these products online. Aside from getting excellent choices, you get to save time, money and your efforts as well in purchasing replacement wheels for your car. You can expect amazing Auto Parts Wholesale deals from stores like this as well since more and more auto parts stores online are offering different kinds of replacement and aftermarket parts for almost all makes and models at great discount prices.

Purchasing replacement wheels and other auto parts may be a lot easier now however you still have to be wise and meticulous enough in selecting the sources of the parts you’re going to install on your vehicle. Thousands of stores online may be offering the same deals on numerous kinds of Ford parts, BMW parts, Chevrolet parts, Toyota parts and other most sought after replacement automotive parts but you can never be so sure of their products’ quality. It’s better to get auto parts from trusted sources like Auto Parts Corner.

Likewise, you must be particular about the dimensions of the wheels you are purchasing. You must be very careful in choosing the right replacement wheels for your car so as not to compromise safety and your riding comfort. Although you want to enhance your car’s appearance, the way the wheel looks should not be your basis in choosing it over a more durable and high quality wheel.

Here are some auto terms related to auto wheels. Understanding these can be of great help in making the right choices on the kind of wheels you need to purchase in lieu of the original equipment.

Wheel Diameter. This refers to diameter of the metal ring, on which the bead of the tire rests. This is usually indicated on the wheels itself in inches. If you don’t find it on the wheel, know the size of the tires mounted on it. To achieve more athletic look, wheels with larger diameter matched with low profile tires are usually used as replacement for the stock wheels. Wheel width. This is the distance between the vertical edges of the rim where the tire bead seats. Ideally, the wheel width must be the same as the width of the tread of the tire (circumference of the outside surface of the tire).Wheel balancing. This procedure is done with the wheels off the car. This ensures that the weight of the wheels is distributed evenly around the axle.Wheel offset. This refers to the distance between the mounting surface of the wheel to the car (particularly the attachment surface of the disc at the wheel hub) and the center of the rim. This is crucial to the proper positioning of the tires.

In this article I will share with you the first part of the Sears tire selection guide that I can impart with the sears tires lovers. I will explain the different types of tires and their pros and cons.

First, I categorized the tires by its different methods, which are categories by performance, by the type of vehicle they will be used on and lastly by special usage categories. On this part 1 of my article I will share with you about the category by performance.

Under categories by performance I divide it again into three portions which are all season tires, second performance all season tires and last the ultra high performance all season tires.

All Season Tires, is also know as all weather tires. This tires (sears tires) are best for : most passenger vehicles (Most new vehicles are sold with all weather tires); year around good performance in all kinds of weather; lowest tread wear;decent traction; most comfortable ride and for most economical (prices)…But, it is no high controlled-handling for extremely wet or snowy roads. If you live in regions with very wet or snowy condition, consider other tires. When it comes to cost, it is typically ranges between $30 to $90 per wheels. This all season sears tires are usually available for tires sizes in 13, 14, and 15 inches.

Performance All Season Tires: These tires are best for better handling for wet and snowy surfaces and lose some ride comfort to get better traction. But… since softer materials is used to get better traction, tread are usually higher and somewhat less comfortable ride. The cost of these tires are usually from $50 to $140 dollars per wheel and it is available in sizes 15, 16 and 17 inches. These kind of sears tires is usually for passenger and light truck or SUV vehicles.

The Ultra High Performance All Season Tires; these are best for sports cars and other high performance vehicles, best for greatest control and handling, best cornering; best for increased speed rating and summer condition. But again….they have the quickest tread wear, and not designed to be used in very wet and snowy condition.People typically switch to all season or winter tires during winter months. The cost of these tires usually ranges from $80 to $180. § If your wheel rims are small, you may have extra cost of replacing them as well. These tires are also available in 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 inches and for the used of passenger vehicle, light trucks or SUV vehicles.