Run Flat Tyre Prices...

[Maniac]

You have an sos button on the dash?

It's next to the cabin lights above your head in the window frame. Press it for emergency response or crash the car entirely and the car presses it for you.

[andysat]

Wow im impressed

[andysat]

I cant get the link to work and have tried on the bbc news site?

[sars]

£330 each fitted.

The tyre place you went to, it wasn't run by a Mr Turpin and his mate Dick.......that's just mind bogglingly expensive for one tyre

You might want to check online tyre prices before commenting about being robbed. go on check anywhere, run flat 255 30 19. Fitted. You might find one or two places charging less but most places are 350+ a tyre. Trust me I waited until the threads were nearly showing before getting new ones!


BMW wanted £482 a tyre.

Oh you misunderstand, I'm not saying that you could have got the same tyre cheaper elsewhere, just that the 255/30/19 tyre is expensive

[Maniac]

Oh you misunderstand, I'm not saying that you could have got the same tyre cheaper elsewhere, just that the 255/30/19 tyre is expensive

Ah, my apologies. A) You're right, expensive. B) You can't help but feel a bit robbed, even if it's a similar price everywhere.

[Whiteknight]

What is the widest run flat that is available for 18" ?

[sars]

The widest RFT is 275/35/18 or 265/30/18, however not sure if either will fit on an 8.5, you also need to consider the change in rolling diameter. The question why springs to mind

[Whiteknight]

The widest RFT is 275/35/18 or 265/30/18, however not sure if either will fit on an 8.5, you also need to consider the change in rolling diameter. The question why springs to mind

I was thinking/hoping it would give better rim protection,
...and I love the look of wide tyres

I want to go as wide as possible front & back. So would like to know the widest I can fit to my ellipsoid wheels if anyone can help me

[Kryton]

Two new Pirelli P Zero RFTs fitted today on the back. 255x30x19

£330 each fitted. Comparison with OEM Bridgestone;

IMHO Pirellis are quieter, bite better, more comfortable, and have a huge rim protector which is a genuine plus over the Bridgestone.

So yes expensive but I'm happy theyre an improvement. Tread depth should last me a while provided no more wheels decide to crack. I do still feel a wobble at the back so the tyres weren't to blame. Guessing that's the minor flat spot the garage found on both rears, not worth repairing but enough to feel it at around 25mph. Something to look at another time.

That's a rip off, a 295/30ZR 11"x 20" for a 991 are £395 for a cheap tyre or £490 for a decent make.

[Maniac]

That's a rip off, a 295/30ZR 11"x 20" for a 991 are £395 for a cheap tyre or £490 for a decent make.

A rip off because of their size? Not taking into account the lower sales volumes of a Run Flat tyre perhaps, or some other factor other than a pure rip off. Frankly a Z4 is expensive, and its primary reason is its a niche product. Just the same as RFT tyres and an unfortunate fact of life. I'm not happy about it, but just reading 'its a rip off' doesn't make me feel better about it lol.

So whats the alternative? (not ordinary tyres because BMW pi$$ you about on warranty issues then)

[john56]

For me Maniac makes a good point and its a point i had never given any thought too but im now feeling a bit better about having RFT fitted, my wife and myself both being in our early 60s standing on a motorway embankment in the middle of winter does not appeal at all, yes i know the chances are remote and i dont think BMW fitted them just for my benefit but in the end its all down to personal choice .
Cost is important so i took out insurance to cover any punctures for the next 3 years so i will be keeping my RF,s but like i say, thats my personal choice and others will surely have theirs .

[wegras]

For me Maniac makes a good point and its a point i had never given any thought too but im now feeling a bit better about having RFT fitted, my wife and myself both being in our early 60s standing on a motorway embankment in the middle of winter does not appeal at all, yes i know the chances are remote and i dont think BMW fitted them just for my benefit but in the end its all down to personal choice .
Cost is important so i took out insurance to cover any punctures for the next 3 years so i will be keeping my RF,s but like i say, thats my personal choice and others will surely have theirs .

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[andysat]

For me Maniac makes a good point and its a point i had never given any thought too but im now feeling a bit better about having RFT fitted, my wife and myself both being in our early 60s standing on a motorway embankment in the middle of winter does not appeal at all, yes i know the chances are remote and i dont think BMW fitted them just for my benefit but in the end its all down to personal choice .
Cost is important so i took out insurance to cover any punctures for the next 3 years so i will be keeping my RF,s but like i say, thats my personal choice and others will surely have theirs .

+1

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[sars]

That's a rip off, a 295/30ZR 11"x 20" for a 991 are £395 for a cheap tyre or £490 for a decent make.

A rip off because of their size? Not taking into account the lower sales volumes of a Run Flat tyre perhaps, or some other factor other than a pure rip off. Frankly a Z4 is expensive, and its primary reason is its a niche product. Just the same as RFT tyres and an unfortunate fact of life. I'm not happy about it, but just reading 'its a rip off' doesn't make me feel better about it lol.

So whats the alternative? (not ordinary tyres because BMW pi$$ you about on warranty issues then)

I remember you writing to BMW UK on advice of fitting non RFT's with respect to warranty, so I re-read the owners manual and it only states that you should only fit tyres approved by BMW and these tyres have a specific marking, it also says that RFT's are fitted for our benefit, however there is absolutely nothing there about the effect on warranty.

[wegras]

Talking today to my Dealers tyre specialist the only tyre recommended for the E85 is still the Bridgestones ...nothing else
He "could " supply Michelin SP2 but would have to write a disclaimer on invoice and like the 120d again his price is on a par with Costco and Micheldever
Mind you he also quoted a price for a pair of rear Goodyears for the 120d which undercuts Micheldever ( you probably need to live in the south to understand that bit)