Changing tires - Warranty issues?

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11-29-2007, 11:28 AM

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Just a quick question.

Would changing tires at my local shop void warranty on my BMW?
Also, would changing tires to other brand (not-recommended by BMW) void the warranty?

Thanks alot!

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11-29-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by apocalypsem3' post='500708' date='Nov 29 2007, 03:28 PM

Just a quick question.

1 - Would changing tires at my local shop void warranty on my BMW?
2 - Also, would changing tires to other brand (not-recommended by BMW) void the warranty?

Thanks alot!

1 - Nope - just make sure the local shop you use doesn't screw up your wheels....some of them don't have the experience with run flat tires or tpms sensors.

2 - Again, no. However if you are leasing, you may be required to return the car at lease end with the same type of tires that came with it brand new.

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11-29-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by apocalypsem3' post='500708' date='Nov 29 2007, 02:28 PM

Just a quick question.

Would changing tires at my local shop void warranty on my BMW?
Also, would changing tires to other brand (not-recommended by BMW) void the warranty?

Thanks alot!

No. And no. Many have switched tires, I infact put PS2s on though it was done at my dealer. Still, no questions asked about the brand of tire...

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11-29-2007, 01:34 PM

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Thanks alot guys.

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11-29-2007, 09:20 PM

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To reinforce - if your car is a lease you are required to turn the car in with original runflats - or you'll be charged accordingly. I had replaced my runflats with PS2's which caused a problem at return (which I didn't realize in advance). I ended up buying the car anyway so that is one way to work around it.