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11-26-2004, 02:21 AM
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My Ride: 525, Dec 2003, Silver Grey, Black Dakota Leather, Bluetooth, Satnav, 18'' Runflats, Sunroof, Folding mirrors, Automatic
I have 18'' runflats on mine at the moment, Ok as a low mileage but will probably go for standard tyres next time. But I do not have a spare as not specified when car ordered. May be of interest to Uk owners, the spacesaver wheel kit including Jack & everything is ?136+VAT from dealer. Is a lot cheaper when ordered with new car, so may be a worthwhile option to choose to give more flexibility in the future..
11-26-2004, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWJIMT' date='Nov 26 2004, 11:21 AM
I have 18'' runflats on mine at the moment, Ok as a low mileage but will probably go for standard tyres next time. But I do not have a spare as not specified when car ordered. May be of interest to Uk owners, the spacesaver wheel kit including Jack & everything is ?136+VAT from dealer. Is a lot cheaper when ordered with new car, so may be a worthwhile option to choose to give more flexibility in the future..
11-26-2004, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mili' date='Nov 25 2004, 03:23 PM
Has anyone had their Dunlop tires replaced by the dealer free of charges. The reason being that they are o noisy
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I talk at the past because now I'm driving a courtesy car (MB 220CDI)
waiting new 535d.
12-01-2004, 12:05 PM
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My 17'dunlop RFT's were replaced by bridgestone tires free of charge after 2000 miles. Better handling but equally noisy. I ordered the car with ordinary tires but the dealer told me that the 17'could only have RFT's. Is not true. The problem is that so many customers insist on replacement that the poor dealers don't know what to do with all the tires. BMW continues to ship with RFT's.
12-01-2004, 12:18 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550, Carbon Black Metallic, Natural Brown Dakota Leather, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades, etc.
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I have tried to talk my dealership into new tires for exactly this reason. No luck yet.
12-01-2004, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mili' date='Nov 25 2004, 04:23 PM
Has anyone had their Dunlop tires replaced by the dealer free of charges. The reason being that they are o noisy
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12-01-2004, 06:35 PM
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I have the 18" Dunlop run flats and I cannot stand the noise. I started noticed the loud roar after about 8000 miles. I will not be putting them back on in the spring once I no longer need my winter tires.
12-21-2004, 04:53 PM
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I have the same problem on my "04 545 with sports package. I have been talking to the dealership along with another friend that bought the same car but with no avail. I have posted this problem on some other boards as well. It is time we all grouped together to pressure BMW into making the right decision!!
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