We all know what tires are, and most of us know how important they are. However, not everybody understands how tires’ tread works, or when to replace tires.

Although mud and winter tires can be deeper, the average car’s tires come equipped with 10/32 inches of tread. That can be worn down to under 4/32 inches of tread in just a few months’ time, if not sooner. This is why replacing tires regularly can be integral to your vehicle.

It’s hard not to be enticed by the winning blend of luxury, performance, and technology available in our BMW models. But if you’ve been crunching the numbers and wondering if you can fit one into your budget, the question of buying versus leasing has probably occurred to you. Depending on what kind of driver you are, your needs, and your habits, we can give you insight into which would be the best fit.

What do we here at BMW of Visalia appreciate about the 2017 X5, our beloved Bavarian brand's midsize luxury crossover?

Well, to be totally transparent here ... practically everything. It seems to us that BMW pulled out all the stops in building this one.

And if you're at all wondering what we mean, we suggest you scope the clip below. Here now to enumerate some of the X5's most salient qualities is carwow reviewer Mat Watson:

Scale the X5 trim totem pole to its summit and it is there you'll be met by the feature-rich xDrive50i.

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A year on from its generational update, and the 2017 BMW X1 is still finding new fans. It’s not just because this is the kind of utility that sinks its claws into your heart and holds on. In fact, drivers may find its road grip and performance potential are right up there with its class-leading cargo volume and comforts.