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we had them in stock but sold our last one last week. We won't be getting any more for a while either unfortunately.

I can confirm this does happen, I know of at least 2 E46's that have had to have the whole rear subframe repaired and at $6k plus it is not a cheap fix!! Hopefully you will sell it before it happens to you, it is not a case of IF, it is a case of WHEN!!

haha, I got sent this yesterday in my email - GOLD!!

go to: http://www.magandtyredirect.com/demoview.php?wheel=MAGIC you can click on the photos to make them bigger. The M5 reps are only available in 18x8. cheers

Mag and Turbo are obliged by law to remedy the problem. If they fail to do that, you should get your money back. Consumer Guarantees Act is a wonderful thing! You can quote all sorts of parts from it - goods not fit for purpose etc

235/40/18 will be the best size to get. I am sure we have some Dunlop SP3000A in stock down in our store in New Plymouth for $229 each incl fitting and balancing cheers

How much are youl ooking at spending? We have a blue 740 for sale at the moment, grey leather done just over 100k from memory.

no sorry, we always keep an eye out for that sort of thing but they are very hard to come by.

not in stock, will check if anything is available on Monday for you. E38 7 series?

I don't have anything similar in stock currently but do have plenty of options available. A 225/35/1 on a 9.5" rim is not ideal - you really need a 255/30 or 265/30/19 tyre

They should fit on nicely, however the stretch on that rear tyre is a concern. I had to laugh when he said genuine ruff racing wheels imported from the USA - they are made in China like 98% of all wheels. Would be a bargain at $1500

Hey Jim I think 2nd hand is always going to be cheaper. Unfortunately I am not back at work until Monday arvo but 17's with good tyres will start around $1300. Cheers Johno

HB mate... lucky fella you get twice the 'presents', with it being Valentines day and all

3 words Nexen, Nexen and................. Nexen. Best bang for buck tyre around at the moment and they come in way under your budget!! In fact they are well under $400 a pair. I have plenty of 215/45's in stock. Do a search on the forum and you will find a few guys here using them and posting great feedback. Cheers Johno

Agreed 3 pedals - you mentioned suspension, which I forgot all about. Suspension also has a huge effect on your tyres, if your suspension is worn out it will cause detrimental wear to your tyres.

bang on the money again . I would run 38psi all round, just cos Nankang's aren't exactly a 'quality' brand. (No offence intended).

cheers mate STUPID NZ $ is right. We got our hopes up a few days back when the dollar went to .54, but back down again now at.52 . You guys will be the first to know when we do a new order

GASTKR was pretty much spot on with his thoughts. I would run 36psi and go up to 38psi if it feels a bit soft

wont fit commodore as offset and tyre size is wrong. won't fit 3 series BMW offset is wrong again.

Were those figures specific to the 17" wheels or were they referring to a 15" or 16" tyre size? You will find that the lower the profile tyre generally the higher the recommended pressure rating. A 225/45/17 is 100% the correct upsize tyre for most 3 series BMW, however on some BMW's (little baby 4 cylinders ) a 215/45/17 is fine as it is only 9mm smaller in overall diameter. this equates to 4.5mm top and bottom. If you figure that new tyres usually have approx 8mm of tread and have 6.5mm of usuuble tread before they need to be replaced the 4.5mm difference is less than the difference between a new tyre and a tyre that needs to be replaced. ( hope that makes sense). To ensure that your ABS works properly, gearbox works smoothly, speedo reads correct etc you should always try and keep within 3% of the original overall diameter when upsizing to new wheels and tyres. Underinflated tyres are the most coommon cause of problems we see at work, and most customers assume that their owners manual is the bible. Generally the pressures listed in the manual are referring to the OE size tyre (generally a 15" or 16" tyre) and does not take into + sizing. There is no magic formula for getting the pressures correct as every tyre manufacturer is different in terms of their construction, tread design, etc which is why there is ageneral recommendation pressure range. You will also find that the better quality tyres have a much stronger sidewall construction and so do not need to run as high pressure as the cheaper ones. This has the flow on effect of giving the feeling of 'better grip'. You will find by adding extra psi you are artificially strenghtening the sidewall of the tyre, which is needed in the cheaper tyres. It always pays to check the construction of the tyre, as I think this far more important. This is generally in very small print in the sidewall of the tyre. I won't go into explaining that here as well as that will require the writing of another novel At the end of the day it pays to talk to the person that is selling you tyres to get the correct info. If you don't feel comfortable with their knowledge ( or lack of) buy your tyres somewhere else.

I don't know where you get your info from but................ knowing Matt personally I would have to say he is one of the best out there, his cars are always in great condition, and he is great to deal with. You might be confused with another car dealer very nearby. As Glenn said......... you might want to edit or delete your post just in case you get a call from a lawyer.

I have a pair of 25mm bolt-on adaptors if you want to part with some more cash

mate..this thing has been covered time and time again. depending on the width of the wheel you want something around a + 30 to +45 offset and pcd should be 5x120. cheers Johno

Just to add my 2c worth. My work van is 35% tints on the passenger and drivers windows - I was told (by Tint-a-car) this is legally as dark as you are allowed to go on the front windows. My rear and side windows in back of the van are 5% - and this is bloody dark. I think some people call them limo tints. The only reason I was allowed to go this dark is because I am carrying goods and the vehicle is a van. Most MA class vehicles (passenger) are only allowed 35% tints - its written in the WOF requirements. I really can't be bothered throwing around insults and debating the pros and cons. I see plenty of terrible advice on the forums and have come to the opinion that if people are silly enough to believe this so-called 'advice' from so-called 'experts', then they deserve all the grief they get when it goes pear-shaped! cheers

check this out http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/5...ted-ambush-cop/ I couldn't believe what I was reading!!