Runflat tyre prices

ham_n_mustard

Howdy all,
is it just me or are we all being taken to the cleaners with tyre prices? Example, 16 inch Continental runflat tyre from Advance pitstop, €224 each (including vat, fitting and balancing). Isn't this really a bit much?

cjmcork

yes is the short answer - I needed to get tyres for my mondeo before the xmas hols and the same tyre differed in price from 95 - 125 (but could get the same ones in Newry for 65 euro............)

ham_n_mustard

Something should be done about this, is there any way of finding out their suppliers and dealing direct, cut out the middle man and his sizeable markup?

Owen

You've 3 choices with runflats. Pay the Dealers prices, import them yourself from the likes of Eiretyres, or get Runflat tire insurance - it's about 350 Euro, and covers you for replacing 12 tires in a 3 year period.

Anan1

That only covers for punctures though, not wear?

Owen

Actually Anan1 is correct, punctures only. Punctures can be ... conveniently untimely too sometimes :pac:

Anan1

I thought of that, but on all four tyres?;)

frag4

If they 195/55 r16 87h for a BMW try camskill just bought 4 for the girlfriend for £356 . they were bridgestones.

Rovi

Anan1 wrote: »

I thought of that, but on all four tyres?;)

Easy: come up with a plausible reason for the Gardai to deploy a stinger in front of you.

gofaster_s13

Bmw recommend not to repair punctures in runflats

homer90

ham_n_mustard wrote: »

Something should be done about this

It will in due time ....... people aint stoopid.... places like these need to cop and get with it :mad:

colm_mcm

To be fair Advance are generally overpriced anyway.

Anan1

gofaster_s13 wrote: »

Bmw recommend not to repair punctures in runflats

I think that has more to do with protecting themselves against litigation than anything, i've had a couple repaired with no ill-effects.

whiterebel

When I was looking at buying a 318D the dealer reckoned about €250 each. No spare either, and no space for one even if you wanted to change to ordinary tyres. No thanks.

MarkN

I paid nearly 1k for two rft's in April 08. One of them now has a puncture and it barely has 10,000kms on it.

My warranty is up in May and I'm in two minds about the same tyre just not a rf and a can of tyre weld.

With my changing car options on hold for a while I've just been putting air in every few days.

Stevie Dakota

BMW keeps messing with tyres, they tried Metric sizes that everyone gave up on and now you can only buy Dunlops at €250 a corner, now runflats which are equally expensive. And why? I've had one puncture in 10 years of motoring! Hardly worth the lousy ride and expense of run flats just to do away with that. It's a money spinner, no question about it.

Anan1

MarkN - Just get the runflat repaired, it'll be fine.

bombers

anyone know what type/size run flat tyre goes on these, just wondering what kind of price i would be looking at to replace one?

frag4

front or rear?

frag4

are they 255/30/ r19 91y ...
I'd say they would look for nearly 375 euro each in Ireland

bombers

dont know,buying new beamer and got them on it but never thought to find out what tyres are on it,:onot that i to worried just curious so i can have a look on web sites to see best price if i have to get some
cheers for that any good websites

MarkN

bombers wrote: »

dont know,buying new beamer and got them on it but never thought to find out what tyres are on it,:onot that i to worried just curious so i can have a look on web sites to see best price if i have to get some
cheers for that any good websites

I can let you know for deffo in morning as I have those rims - Bridgestone do the ones on mine, I think you're restricted in brands with RFs at that size.

Think the fronts are 225s and rear 265s.

Paid for two rears as I said above.

mickdw

Runflats are a joke on rough country roads, 17" drive like 19". Just not useable.
Puncture is a thing of the past now anyway. Cant remember the last one Ive had.
I would fit normal tyres, save some money and get a better ride quality.
And as for this nonsense of dumping the tyre if ya get a puncture, well that makes them just about the stupidest motoring advance in years. If I was a multi millionaire, I would not justify throwing away 300+ euro worth of tyre due to a simple puncture.
Now I know about the safety advantages but it doesnt add up imo. I also think it was a brave move by bmw but others dont seem to be following.

copacetic

MarkN wrote: »

I can let you know for deffo in morning as I have those rims - Bridgestone do the ones on mine, I think you're restricted in brands with RFs at that size.

Think the fronts are 225s and rear 265s.

Paid for two rears as I said above.

I have same 19" wheels as Mark, with potenza run flats also. They
are 225/35 at the front and 255/30 at the rear.

Anan1

mickdw wrote: »

Runflats are a joke on rough country roads, 17" drive like 19". Just not useable.
Puncture is a thing of the past now anyway. Cant remember the last one Ive had.
I would fit normal tyres, save some money and get a better ride quality.
And as for this nonsense of dumping the tyre if ya get a puncture, well that makes them just about the stupidest motoring advance in years. If I was a multi millionaire, I would not justify throwing away 300+ euro worth of tyre due to a simple puncture.
Now I know about the safety advantages but it doesnt add up imo. I also think it was a brave move by bmw but others dont seem to be following.

My mother has 16" RFTs on her car, they're a bit firm but the ride is still quite acceptable. She's had two punctures in the two years she's had the car, both times she just carried on driving and had the punctures repaired on her way home. I'd also imagine that the stronger sidewalls on a RFT will give you much more protection than a normal tyre if you hit a really big pothole. I think the moral of the story is if you don't go for big wheels they can be very convenient.

mickdw

Anan1 wrote: »

My mother has 16" RFTs on her car, they're a bit firm but the ride is still quite acceptable. She's had two punctures in the two years she's had the car, both times she just carried on driving and had the punctures repaired on her way home. I'd also imagine that the stronger sidewalls on a RFT will give you much more protection than a normal tyre if you hit a really big pothole. I think the moral of the story is if you don't go for big wheels they can be very convenient.

Ya I guess on 16" you would get way with them. Why dont the tyre companies and bmw change their stance on "No puncture repairs" as this will put alot of people off.
Thats a good point about hitting a pothole.
I saw some uk bmws at joe duffy there at the weekend, 19" runflats on them. I would have fun with those in mayo. 18" with a 45 profile non runflat is pretty much max that can be used here.

Anan1

I'm guessing BMW's stance is more about product liability than anything else. To be honest, I could never really understand this attraction to big wheels anyway - I drive fairly hard on all kinds of Irish roads, and I need wheels & tyres that can take a bit of abuse - the aesthetic gratification of other road users isn't too high on my list of priorities.;)

mickdw

Anan1 wrote: »

I'm guessing BMW's stance is more about product liability than anything else. To be honest, I could never really understand this attraction to big wheels anyway - I drive fairly hard on all kinds of Irish roads, and I need wheels & tyres that can take a bit of abuse - the aesthetic gratification of other road users isn't too high on my list of priorities.;)

I find that I can get away with 225/45/18. No more. My car came new with 245/40/18 front and rear and they were too much. Switched to the 225 s at front to make it driveable and there is quite a difference.
Ive an audi A5 and as for the attraction to bigger wheels, these cars with the base 17" rims look so wrong that you nobody would buy one on the 17"s
The other point is there is much less side wall movement in the lower profiles and to be honest tyres with 55 profile seem so bad now after using 40 & 45 profile that I cannot believe I ever used them on any car.
I recently had an a4 with 16" rims and the feeling of movement in the tyres on cornering was unreal