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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:22 AM
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Had some tyres changed on my wifes car today and asked how much a runflat tyre would cost to fit an E60 (no specific size) but the guy knew the type etc.
?250 each plus.

Anyone bought any? I haven't seen anything mentioned on a previous topic.
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:36 AM
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Sounds about right for a front tire

Ask about a 18" rear.

But dont worry, they use normal tires on the 19" on the E60, E90 has 19" Run-flats at a list price from BMW of almost 500 Euros each for the rears
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:42 AM
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Hopefully prices will come down soon due to the number of cars starting to use them.

Continetal has started making 16 and 17" run-flats here for the factory, and have said due to the amount they will now make they will only cost about 9% more to buy than regular tires
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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?175 for a 17" 225/50
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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Now you know why so many of us worked so hard to get BMW to replace ours for free...
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Apr 8 2005, 03:22 PM
Had some tyres changed on my wifes car today and asked how much a runflat tyre would cost to fit an E60 (no specific size) but the guy knew the type etc.
?250 each plus.

Anyone bought any? I haven't seen anything mentioned on a previous topic.
Runflats are about 20% to 30% more expensive than 'normal' tyres. Of course you're going to fit a 'premium' brand (there's no 'cheapie' run-flats, yet) so they're not going to be cheap...

My 275/35/18 rears are over ?210 just for the tyre alone (each) and then fitting on top... The nearest non-RF (dunlop) is ?160 (Still not 'cheap')

Your 275/30/19's are going to be a touch more!

Have a look at MyTyres
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Apr 8 2005, 10:22 AM
Had some tyres changed on my wifes car today and asked how much a runflat tyre would cost to fit an E60 (no specific size) but the guy knew the type etc.
?250 each plus.

Anyone bought any? I haven't seen anything mentioned on a previous topic.
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I bought one to replace the rear passenger tire when I picked up a giant chunk of steel on I-235 (which is under continual construction). Costs: $315 for the tire, labor $45, shop supplies $12.50, tax $22.35.

TOTAL COST, ONE RUNFLAT: $394.85.
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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$385 here. = price to replace bad tire after 10,000 mi.
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp
Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Apr 8 2005, 11:22 AM
Had some tyres changed on my wifes car today and asked how much a runflat tyre would cost to fit an E60 (no specific size) but the guy knew the type etc.
?250 each plus.

Anyone bought any? I haven't seen anything mentioned on a previous topic.
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Taken from the Tire Rack: http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp

Britdgestone: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
(Max Performance Summer)
SPECIAL OFFER:Get a $100 rebate when you buy four of these tires


Sidewall Style: Blackwall

Size: 245/40WR18
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Serv. Desc: 93W
Price: $279
Estimated Availability: Low Stock
Qty: 12345678



Hope this helps!

Raymond Presley
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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if you get the runflats .. its almost a need to get the tire "Road Hazard" deal ....
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