Tire replacement
10-11-2010, 06:18 AM
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I think its about time to replace the rubber on my 2006 550i Sport. Right now my wheels are wrapped with ContiSport Contact 3 245/40R18 up front and 275/35R18 in the rear. I live in Florida so a winter tire is not necessary. Does anyone have any advice on a replacement tire package given my location? Any suggestions as far a vendors go? Thanks for the help!
10-11-2010, 06:35 AM
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i just purchased those same tires for my car (245/40R18's all the round) from tire rack. they charged $650 shipped to my house. you can get them installed at any tire shop for less than $100. good luck
10-11-2010, 07:45 AM
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I think its about time to replace the rubber on my 2006 550i Sport. Right now my wheels are wrapped with ContiSport Contact 3 245/40R18 up front and 275/35R18 in the rear. I live in Florida so a winter tire is not necessary. Does anyone have any advice on a replacement tire package given my location? Any suggestions as far a vendors go? Thanks for the help!
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I bought mine from local Kaufman tire company, that was high in price, but they matched Tire Rack.coms prices only after I took the manager a computer print out of the Michelin M5 tires prices from tirerack.com (also install and balance are free at Kaufman tire).
10-11-2010, 07:50 AM
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I bought mine from local Kaufman tire company, that was high in price, but they matched Tire Rack.coms prices only after I took the manager a computer print out of the Michelin M5 tires prices from tirerack.com (also install and balance are free at Kaufman tire).
I bought mine from local Kaufman tire company, that was high in price, but they matched Tire Rack.coms prices only after I took the manager a computer print out of the Michelin M5 tires prices from tirerack.com (also install and balance are free at Kaufman tire).
Which tires and sizes did you go with?
10-11-2010, 08:59 AM
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I have always used Tire Rack...but recently used Discount Tire with great results. I saved about $50 on the tires AND they had free shipping. So I guess I saved about $110 on a ~$1000 tire order.
10-11-2010, 05:42 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i Titanium Grey Metallic - 6 Speed Manual, Sport Suspension, Premium, Cold Weather, Navigation, Shades, L7 Sound
Always with tirerack... Hankook V12 -245/40R18 up front and 275/35R18 in the rear sizes are the same as you
I use them as daily and track use. Never a problem. Exactly as the reviews state on tire rack. They are not ps2's though and you have to be aware of the tire pressures with your 550i - heavy and lots of heat. I have gone through 2 sets - 2 driving seasons and about 8 track days- summer tire only!! I live in RI so definitely had to go to a winter tire in November or so.
I use them as daily and track use. Never a problem. Exactly as the reviews state on tire rack. They are not ps2's though and you have to be aware of the tire pressures with your 550i - heavy and lots of heat. I have gone through 2 sets - 2 driving seasons and about 8 track days- summer tire only!! I live in RI so definitely had to go to a winter tire in November or so.
10-11-2010, 06:02 PM
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