run flat tyres

[willie]

how much does the run flat tyres cost in E60????

 

[cysoon]

I check with AB last week, it cost 3000 / tyre

 

[fabianyee]

3000 per tyre... hmmm..... so if the tyres can last 20,000km...

that's about RM0.60 per km.... That's more than what u'll be paying for petrol per km....

 

[cysoon]

I got a shock when the salesmen told me this is price to pay.

Dont know is correct or not this flat tyres must go into the special rims

 

[c-square]

Originally posted by cysoon@Feb 7 2005, 10:02 AM
I check with AB last week, it cost 3000 / tyre

RM3000 per piece? price drop already ar? I thought in the previous forum, someone mentioned the run-flat tyres on the 1-series costs RM4000 per piece? In any case, it is still way too expensive

 

[wkwoo69]

RM3,000 for 1 tyre?! What a joke. Its not as though they are puncture-proof and will last for 100k kms.

The Tire Rack lists the 225/50WR17 Bridgestone Potenza RE050 Runflat for E60 545i for USD205 each. WTF, AB?!

 

[535i]

Run flat ?

Last weekend on the way to Kuantan, I saw this 745iL (WLM x) by the roadside. Got puncture wor ... Saw 2-3 people trying to dismantle the tires ...

 

[Stranger]

They are expensive; said to make rides harsher; some even commented the tyres may cause the steering to wander should the road surface not be smooth/flat.

I think a few cans of tyre fixes would be better.

 

[iloveVagina]

Sikit Off Topic...

So the blardy Amerikanos love it and they put it and now all ove we will have run flats soon - so clit here

 

[3er]

If its affordable i'd get one - you cant imagine how many times more susceptible we are to punctures here in Malaysia with our dirty roads compared to UK/EU. Well worth the investment if sold at a reasonable price. But RM3k a piece is a bit ridiculous.

 

[ozone]

Originally posted by cysoon@Feb 7 2005, 11:08 AM
I got a shock when the salesmen told me this is price to pay.

Dont know is correct or not this flat tyres must go into the special rims

I think they do not need special rims.
Might be a better idea to use normal tyres once the run flats are gone and keep a bottle of Holts tyre weld in the car boot.
I wonder if those who purchase a new BMW knows the cost of replacing the tyre. I think not and they will surely pengsan when they go back to AB to change the tyres.

 

[cysoon]

Ozone, Thank you very much...........

Would like to get some info from you guys if want to buy a 525 whether to buy from AB , Cartrade Or Naza?

Very confuse pls help

 

[3er]

Do not hijack this thread!

 

[KL530]

hmm as far i ask check the 225 tyres cost arount 3k plus and the 245 are around 4 k plus.

the rims can be fitted with normal tyres or runflat.
thats what is written in the manual.

also the cost issue from a tyre and battery shop guy says cause nobody elese stocks them as because have to reset something...

hence autobavaria has a manopoly in it??

question is having nitrogen instead of air in the tyre better??

i asked one guy he said yes but dont dare to try on e60 cause said there was some pressure and weight balance sensor

????? :unsure: