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Replying to: aphall (Dec 13, 2005 10:04 pm)
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Replying to: isamu66 (Dec 13, 2005 4:52 pm) I don't think you can get by with a $80 tire to fully realize your BMW's driving dynamics in my opinion. Just remember the only contacts you have between your car and the pavement are the four small patches of rubber. So I suggest you get a decent set when replacement time comes regardless RFT or regular type. |
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Replying to: isamu66 (Dec 13, 2005 4:52 pm) |
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Sorry to post it again, but didnt get any replies... 1. What is tire fee? How much are they in Los Angeles California? 2. How much is the tire insurance? What all things does it cover? 3. If I want 325i without SP but with 17" tires, how much will I have to pay? Thanks |
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Replying to: isamu66 (Dec 13, 2005 4:52 pm) You may save some money (not much money) with non-RFT replacement tires when the time comes, but then you'll have to address the no spare tire issue. You might want to check your lease agreement for a possible prohibition against returning the car with non-RFTs. Wouldn't that present an issue for re-sale since there is no spare tire? In any event, RFT or non-RFT, I think it'll cost a lot more than $80 to $90 for a quality replacement tire for your 325i. You're probably looking at double that price range.
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Replying to: davidd3 (Dec 14, 2005 10:05 am) Ummm, well that depends upon what type of tires you buy. In the case of the E90 330i SP, a new set of OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RunFlat tires costs $1,106 from TireRack.com, however, a set of very competent Kumho ECSTA Supra 712 tires is only $478. For that price you could buy two complete sets of Kumhos for the price of the OEM rubber and still have $150 left over for a spare donut or two. If/when I end up with a RunFlat equipped BMW, you can bet your sweet bippie that I'm not springing for replacement RunFlats unless they do in fact turn out to be only $13 per tire more than the GetsFlat equivalent.  Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Dec 14, 2005 10:21 am) Hi Shipo, I think that the more relevant comparison would be (a) the cost of the same set of Bridgestones in non-RFT as compared to $1,106 for a set of RFTs, and (2) the cost of the same set of Kumbos in RFT as compared to $478 for non-RFTs. Only then will we see the real difference in cost between RFTs and non-RFTs. In my case, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the price difference was only $52 for a set of winter tires. Best regards, David D |
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Replying to: davidd3 (Dec 14, 2005 11:02 am) 
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Replying to: davidd3 (Dec 14, 2005 11:02 am) Fortunately the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires are in fact available in both versions, the RunFlat type costing the previously posted $1,106 and the GetsFlat type coming in $252 cheaper at $854. Given that the only performance Bridgestone tires that I've consistently heard rave reviews on are the Potenza S-03 Pole Position, I'd be more inclinded to use them at $920 per set (still nearly $200 cheaper than the reportedly less capable RE050As). The reason that I included the Kumhos in my previous post is that I have heard anecdotal evidence that suggests that even though they are less expensive, they are at least as capable as the RE050As. Go figure. Best Regards, Shipo P.S. Hey Pat, glad you liked the "GetsFlat" reference.
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