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#1989 of 1998
Re: I have the 2008 BS Runflats - they're OK [jlbl] by circlew
Aug 19, 2008 (12:19 pm)
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Replying to: jlbl (Aug 19, 2008 10:55 am)

Hi Jose,
 
I do not balance the tires as I do not own a dynamic balance machine!
 
Thanks for the feedback on your Bridgestone RFT experience.
 
Regards,
#1990 of 1998
Re: BMW 325i Wagon Run flats [circlew] by xeye
Aug 20, 2008 (3:38 pm)
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Replying to: circlew (Aug 19, 2008 3:46 am)

Hi OW,
 
Here's a hybrid "question" instead of the other kind of hybrid (0-60 before the next millenium - by the way, how DO you turbocharge an electric car??? 220 volts? Cattle prod up the tailpipe? What do you do when there's NO tailpipe?!).
 
It's hybrid because it bridges 2 or more forums. My dealer is offering a 2008 328xi w/Dakota leather (LC), Power Seats (459), Heated Seats (494) and iPod (6FL). Invoice is $36,200, MSRP is $39,320. He is asking $37,870. I think this is too much and I'm thinking $37K flat is reasonable. If I ask for the Bridgestone RFs to be replaced with the ContiProContacts as I have on my 335xi, and assuming he goes for it, what do you think it's worth?
 
By the way, did this show up as xeye? If it did, I'M BAA_ACK!!!!
 
xeye
#1991 of 1998
Re: BMW 325i Wagon Run flats [densmith1] by suttree
Aug 20, 2008 (6:49 pm)
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Replying to: densmith1 (Aug 19, 2008 4:30 am)

Do you guys not read the boards before you buy a $40,0000 car? Did you buy the car knowing there was a problem? I have a 328i coupe and it has the Continental tires, WHICH ARE FINE. Nearly every board out there on nearly every car out there claims the OEM tires are a disaster.There is a guy on the BMW boards whose only mission in life are BMW's tires and how horrible they are. Don't buy the f-ing car if the S-man says to get different tires and you want to believe some tire geek! Get a life!
#1993 of 1998
Re: BMW 325i Wagon Run flats [xeye] by circlew
Aug 21, 2008 (11:13 am)
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Replying to: xeye (Aug 20, 2008 3:38 pm)

Yes, you are BACK, xeye! I think it's worth $37K flat with the Conti's. You are not getting anything extra so you should not pay extra. I'll bet they are getting the BS for a discount because 90% of the new cars on the BMW lots have BS on them. They are going to be quite rigid not changing to Conti. I would take the BS and $37K and call it a day...you can always put Conti's on if you are not happy with the tires. Then you can pay that extra money.
 
Regards,
OW
#1994 of 1998
ADVICE by florida911
Aug 22, 2008 (12:26 pm)
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I need help asap. I have a 2006 325i with the bridgestone RFs. I need to replace immediately, but don't know what to get. Can someone help?
#1995 of 1998
Re: ADVICE [florida911] by cdnpinhead
Aug 22, 2008 (12:45 pm)
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Replying to: florida911 (Aug 22, 2008 12:26 pm)

You might try reading back a few hundred posts in this board. Many of the regulars posting here aren't too keen on rehashing stuff.
 
Buy real tires, also known as get-flat tires (GFT). Real tires are : 1) cheaper, 2) quieter, 3) longer-lasting & 4) conducive to better handling (lower unsprung weight mostly), plus which there are lots of choices. Carry either a spare (yeah, I know, there's really no convenient place for it, plus you need the jack & lug wrench) or a can of inflating goo.
 
Enjoy.
 
Those of us who need to drive hundreds of miles across relatively uninhabited territory (NV or eastern OR) would be stuck for days if we depended on RFT no-repair, replace-only policies, since no one in the hinterlands stocks these things. This is the primary reason I'm not driving a BMW 3-series today. I bought a new car back in March, and for several years I was nearly certain it was going to be one of two BMW choices. Well, it wasn't, and it won't be in the future either if this s (let's say stuff) keeps up.
#1996 of 1998
Suttee by lokki
Aug 22, 2008 (7:49 pm)
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Do you guys not read the boards before you buy a $40,0000 car? Did you buy the car knowing there was a problem?
 
Sutee - Cause it ain't no big deal.
 
I can afford a $40,000 car, and I can afford different tires. It's not a big deal financially. The only question I asked is if I need to buy rims to go with the tires - which I can also afford.
 
Perhaps your situation is different; otherwise I can't see any point to your post.
#1997 of 1998
Re: ADVICE [florida911] by wholi
Aug 28, 2008 (7:56 am)
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Replying to: florida911 (Aug 22, 2008 12:26 pm)

I have the same car and HAD the Bridgestone's too.
I went to the Michelin Primacy MXV4 and have been very happy with them (got them in April).
 
Others on the board recommened them to me in the spring so I'm not the only one with these.
 
Enjoy!
Wholi
 
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireDetail.do?rc=CAOINT&yr=2006&cf=false&c=- 2&sw=false&pc=34560&tc=MMIHH2&rf=true&rcz=90045&cs=205&dVeh=dVeh&rd=16&vid=00927- 9&ar=55
#1998 of 1998
Re: ADVICE [wholi] by lokki
Aug 28, 2008 (8:59 am)
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Replying to: wholi (Aug 28, 2008 7:56 am)

Thanks! I'm a big Michelin fan.... so this is excellent news.
 
Lokki

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