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Quick tyre advice for BMW owners

beemer — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:23:02 +0000

Owning a BMW is a fantastic experience for any motorist. However, sometimes a new BMW owner can take for granted the tyres that they fit to their vehicle. Too consumed with trying to buy cheap car tyres, they end up fitting lower quality tyres which can then end up leaving their driving experience disappointing.
So, to make sure that you are getting the best out of your tyres and therefore your BMW there are certain things you should always do when it comes time to replacing your tyres.
Today, almost every BMW model is made with run flat tyres in mind, so much so that the handling and the suspension of the vehicle are designed around this type of tyre. On top of the handling and the suspension, it is not uncommon that even the rims of the wheel designed with run flat tyres in mind.
For example, many tyre rims on BMWs now have pressure censor indicators that feedback to the driver when the pressure drops below a dangerous limit. If you replace your run flat tyres with standard ones, then this can cause problems.
It is often a good idea – if you are unsure about the best tyres to purchase – to replace your tyres with the same make and model that came with your car in the first place. After all, these tyres have been fitted to your BMW for a reason. A lot of research and testing will have been carried out by both the tyre manufacturer and the BMW engineers.
One other thing you should be aware of is that because most BMWs now come with run flat tyres as standard, there is no spare tyre. If you are travelling abroad make sure you check the laws of the country you are in. Some countries within the EU require all cars to carry a spare tyre. If you are caught without a spare tyre you could find yourself paying out a lot of money in fines.

DHB Merger Premature And Unwise

beemer — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:48:45 +0000

DHB Merger Premature And Unwise
“Health Minister Tony Ryall’s decision to approve the merger of the Otago and Southland district health boards is premature and unwise,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today.

SF Mayor Gives America’s Cup Team Key To City

beemer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:26:43 +0000

SF Mayor Gives America’s Cup Team Key To City
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom presented the BMW Oracle Racing team and owner Larry Ellison with a key to the city Saturday for winning the 33rd America’s Cup.

Grider gives Dakar another go

beemer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:37:15 +0000

Grider gives Dakar another go
Los Olivos’ Andy Grider is giving the world’s most publicized off-road endurance race another shot. As of Tuesday, Grider — along with American rally car driver Robby Gordon — was 10th overall at the Dakar Rally.

Singaporean dies in Malaysian highway crash

beemer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:08:50 +0000

Singaporean dies in Malaysian highway crash
A SINGAPOREAN man was killed in a car accident on an expressway near Kuala Lumpur last Tuesday afternoon, when the Chevrolet he was in skidded off the highway and landed in a drain.

Rivals credit Lange, but say sled helps

beemer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:58:23 +0000

Rivals credit Lange, but say sled helps
After Germany’s Andre Lange won a record fourth Olympic gold medal in bobsleigh on Sunday, rival drivers paid tribute to him but also made special mention of his high-tech sled.

Jupiter executive, 65, killed in motorcycle accident

beemer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:10:51 +0000

Jupiter executive, 65, killed in motorcycle accident
A real estate and management executive was killed when his motorcycle struck a pickup truck head-on on Indiantown Road in Jupiter, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said.

Update: BMW ORACLE Racing America’s Cup USA Victory Tour, Presented by ORACLE and BMW EfficientDynamics

beemer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:38:59 +0000

Update: BMW ORACLE Racing America’s Cup USA Victory Tour, Presented by ORACLE and BMW EfficientDynamics
REDWOOD SHORES, CA–(Marketwire – February 19, 2010) – Oracle ( NASDAQ : ORCL )

Over 10,000 cars confiscated in Vic

beemer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:02:28 +0000

Over 10,000 cars confiscated in Vic
Victorian police have confiscated more than 10,000 cars since anti-hoon laws were introduced in 2006.

‘Please Turn Me into the Snat’ Tour, Album Release

beemer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:11:27 +0000

‘Please Turn Me into the Snat’ Tour, Album Release
TODAY, Monday February 22, 2010, is the hugely anticipated New Zealand release of Connan Mockasin’s debut album – ‘Please Turn Me Into The Snat’.