19s with 245/40s Swapped out
01-12-2009, 08:11 PM
#1
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: New York
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 535xiT (E61)
Black Sapphire / Black Leather / bamboo.
Steptronic, Full Aero Kit, 35% Tints. 18" Run Flats.
All the goodies short of Active Cruise, Comfort Access and the safty options.
2002 BMW R1150R. Red, Corbin, PIAAs, Fiamm,
I haven't posted in a while but thought this was worth a thread.
I've had my 535xi Touring for less than a year. In this time I've trashed 7 run flat tires and 4 rims.
The ride was terrible. Every bump felt like the car would fall apart.
The optional insurance I bought on the rims has run out so I went to tirerack.com and bought a set of 18" MSWs (Cheap and purty, and not too MTV Cribs).
I wrapped 245/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle NCT5 RunOnFlat BMW RunFlat
The ride difference is huge!
bellow is the invoice breakdown.
So now I want to replace the roundels. Anyone know the right size?
Also want to get the OEM 19s repaired. Can anyone recommend a wheel-doctor-style aluminum rim repair shop in the New York City area (pref. Brooklyn)?
4 18x8 MSW Type 12 Bright Sil In Stock $143.00 $572.00
4 245/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle NCT5 RunOnFlat BMW RunFlat In Stock $299.00 $1,196.00
1 Tire warranty packet In Stock N/C N/C
1 GY/DU Registration Card In Stock N/C N/C
4 Mount and Balance (No Charge) N/C N/C
4 433MHz Tire Pressure Sensor In Stock $42.00 $168.00
4 Required Valve In Stock $8.00 $32.00
Shipping: $94.10
Tax: $.00
Excise Tax: $.00
State Disposal Fund Fee: $.00
Order Total Including Shipping:
$2,062.10
I've had my 535xi Touring for less than a year. In this time I've trashed 7 run flat tires and 4 rims.
The ride was terrible. Every bump felt like the car would fall apart.
The optional insurance I bought on the rims has run out so I went to tirerack.com and bought a set of 18" MSWs (Cheap and purty, and not too MTV Cribs).
I wrapped 245/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle NCT5 RunOnFlat BMW RunFlat
The ride difference is huge!
bellow is the invoice breakdown.
So now I want to replace the roundels. Anyone know the right size?
Also want to get the OEM 19s repaired. Can anyone recommend a wheel-doctor-style aluminum rim repair shop in the New York City area (pref. Brooklyn)?
4 18x8 MSW Type 12 Bright Sil In Stock $143.00 $572.00
4 245/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle NCT5 RunOnFlat BMW RunFlat In Stock $299.00 $1,196.00
1 Tire warranty packet In Stock N/C N/C
1 GY/DU Registration Card In Stock N/C N/C
4 Mount and Balance (No Charge) N/C N/C
4 433MHz Tire Pressure Sensor In Stock $42.00 $168.00
4 Required Valve In Stock $8.00 $32.00
Shipping: $94.10
Tax: $.00
Excise Tax: $.00
State Disposal Fund Fee: $.00
Order Total Including Shipping:
$2,062.10
01-14-2009, 09:50 AM
#2
Contributors
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Posts: 7,790
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by gene1' post='766437' date='Jan 13 2009, 07:11 AM
In this time I've trashed 7 run flat tires and 4 rims.
I wrapped 245/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle NCT5 RunOnFlat BMW RunFlat
I wrapped 245/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle NCT5 RunOnFlat BMW RunFlat
You really should consider 17" rims and tires.
01-14-2009, 09:55 AM
#3
Contributors
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: The State of Southern NJ!
Posts: 5,972
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='767827' date='Jan 14 2009, 01:50 PM
You really should consider 17" rims and tires.
01-14-2009, 09:59 AM
#4
Contributors
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: new york
Posts: 5,073
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
hes in brooklyn.. lol.. brooklyn streets are like mogels
plus add in parallel parking, etc..
plus add in parallel parking, etc..
01-14-2009, 10:49 AM
#5
Contributors
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: The State of Southern NJ!
Posts: 5,972
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by melimel' post='767839' date='Jan 14 2009, 01:59 PM
hes in brooklyn.. lol.. brooklyn streets are like mogels
plus add in parallel parking, etc..
plus add in parallel parking, etc..
The high offset for xi wheels makes them particularly susceptible to damage - remember that from my VW/Audi days ... Bent wheels were a way of life
01-18-2009, 07:37 PM
#6
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: New York
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 535xiT (E61)
Black Sapphire / Black Leather / bamboo.
Steptronic, Full Aero Kit, 35% Tints. 18" Run Flats.
All the goodies short of Active Cruise, Comfort Access and the safty options.
2002 BMW R1150R. Red, Corbin, PIAAs, Fiamm,
Thanks for the constructive advice.
Yes, the roads suck, plus I'm in DUMBO and we have cobble stones. Luckily I don't drive much around the city and when I do, I know the roads.
So far the 18s are far better, so are these new tires.
The rims were cheep and if this doesn't work out I'm going for 17s. If that doesn't work I'm trading back for a Rover or getting a Crosscountry or Allroad.
Got to say I feel the 19s were more solid at speed... or is it my imagination?
01-18-2009, 10:22 PM
#7
Contributors
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 3,987
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Pm C's Bimmer for some wheel repair places. He will guide you to the right places. 
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
umichchris
Private Member Classifieds
1
09-10-2015 12:54 PM