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    Hi Everyone.

    Newbie just joined.

    X3 driver this last 8 years.

    Had a problem with tyres so joined up to read and learn from forum members.

    Andy Forbes.
     
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    Hello and welcome Andy.
    Always good to read of a new member.

    We all love some photos of the cars, details and options etc.
     
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    Welcome Andy! We’re a small, quiet but friendly bunch. As above, pics and experiences welcomed.

    Which X3 do you have? I had an F25 for a couple of years from a couple of years old. Was a thoroughly enjoyable drive.

    What’s your issue with tyres? I’m guessing if it’s xDrive then you need to be running * marked tyres to keep the transfer box from lunching itself.
     
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    And a BIG WELCOME from me too.
     
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    Hi.

    It’s a 2019 model X3.

    I had a slow puncture on the rear right tyre. It’s fitted with * rated Michelin run flats all round.
    I was looking for advice on what difference of tread depth I’m allowed if I only changed one tyre on the axle. It was academic anyway as my local dealer didn’t have any Michelins in stock so I had them fit 2 x Pirelli Cinturatos. Blooming expensive though, £250 per tyre.

    The Michelins would’ve been about £280 each I think. I last put a new full set on in May 2022 at £720 for 4. I got 37,000 miles out of them before the puncture. There’s still plenty of life left in the front ones. So hopefully these will last as long.
     
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    37K is a pretty decent stint out of a set of tyres, I’d be very happy with that.
     
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    This was the info my dealership supplied for my x5 f15
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    Thanks for that info, it’s very helpful.
     

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