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2421 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 1:06 PM
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Replying to: ray1130 (Sep 10, 2007 10:30 am)  FWIW, TireRack is a discount retailer and so it doesn't surprise me that they're selling tires at a significant discount over the same tires offered by your dealership (which are most likely priced at MSRP). As for the labor, that's just silly to charge $130 to R&R, dismount, mount and balance each wheel tire combination. Said another way, depending upon what part of the country you're in, $130 equates to an hour and a half to two hours per tire at local shop rates! Me thinks that you'd be well served by politely but firmly questioning the service manager on the extreme cost of the labor especially in light of the inflated tire cost. In the end you might just be better off locally sourcing the Continentals. Question, did you perhaps complain about your tires before you hit 10,000 miles? If you did you can make a case for (but not necessarily win) free replacement. FWIW, the Bridgestone RFTs that you're currently running have the following specs: Model: Bridgestone Turanza EL42 RFT Size: 225/45 HR-17 Speed rating: H UTQG: 300 A A The above specs, while not necessarily as good as those of the Continental tires aren't all that bad either. Reading between the lines, I would guess that on a track your car would record lower lap times with the Bridgestone tires when run against the Continentals. Is that a good enough reason to stick (pun intended) with the Turanzas? Nope, not for everyday driving it isn't. Keep us posted. Best Regards, Shipo
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Boy, I wish I read this forum before picking up my BMW 330i! I'm one of those victims that didn't quite understand that the RFT are not repairable by BMW...or Sears...or most for that matter.  I got a small screw in the thread area after only 500 miles, and now I have to bring it in for replacement. Boy that's gonna hurt!  Yes, I rather have regular top-of-the-line Michelin's with a full or compact spare instead of these RFT now that I know all it takes is one screw that'll set you back ~$300 I'm guessing.  Lesson learned...sometimes cool features is not cool at all! 
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or the rims are specifically designed to hold ONLY RFTs?
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Replying to: agnosto (Sep 10, 2007 7:02 pm) FWIW, the only RFTs on the road today (that I'm aware of) that do NOT mate to a conventional wheel are the Michelin PAX tires offered on some Acura RLs and Honda Odysseys. BTW, if you do convert to GFT tires, don't forget to order one of these kits just in case of a flat: http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/conticomfortkit/index.jsp Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: agnosto (Sep 10, 2007 7:02 pm) Regards, OW |
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I have a 3 year lease with BMW. I have less than 400 Miles on my car and now have a flat tire. I went to my dealer, he showed me the nail and told me it would cost 260+tax to replace. Thats only for the price of the tire. labor is free. It is a Bridgestone Turanza RFT EL42. My question is, when I turn in my lease, do I need to have all 4 tires the same brand? Does it need to be Run Flat? What do you recommend to do with my tires. Thanks -tam837 
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Replying to: tam837 (Sep 11, 2007 5:36 am) You will probably need to replace all 4 at about 20 - 25K miles with these tires and then you can switch to the less expensive Continental RFT's. Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Sep 11, 2007 5:55 am) What is the average life of the EL42? Can I mix the the tires, Have 3 EL42 and a cheaper RFT? Can I turn in my car at the end of the lease that way?f Thanks, Tam837
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Replying to: tam837 (Sep 11, 2007 6:01 am) Unless you have a 2 year lease or drive turn it in with more than 25% tread life remaining, you will need to buy another set anyway. I believe the end of lease qualifications require all 4 same tires. Regards, OW |
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