Snow tires from dealer or Outside?

agnisb · 09-19-2007, 12:19 PM

Hey ppl,

Winter seems to be gradually settin in, so I was wondering where's the best place to get snow tires?

I know the dealer sells them... but wat do you guys/gals thinK?

Thanks & Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts!

Furnace · 09-19-2007, 02:41 PM

Never from the Dealer,

Places like Kal-Tire & Tire Warehouse IMO are much cheaper and offer better service.

Zeeman · 09-19-2007, 02:49 PM

the dealers will be overpriced and will have limited selection.

scoop · 09-19-2007, 06:47 PM

Price from the dealer: $2,600 - $2,900 for 18-inch rims with Blizzak winter performance runflats, including installation.
In other words, look around.

Prodigy · 09-19-2007, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoop

Price from the dealer: $2,600 - $2,900 for 18-inch rims with Blizzak winter performance runflats, including installation.
In other words, look around.

Are you sure you got that quote with 18'' run flats? Do you know the size of the tires?

Can't seem to find 18'' run flats anywhere!

halB · 09-19-2007, 07:51 PM

Last check there is no 18" runflats in the market that fits the E9X. What's wrong with going down to 17"? You need the extra cushion to drive over harden ice ridges. 17" wheels with correct offset will fit unless you have oversized aftermarket brakes.

scoop · 09-19-2007, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prodigy

Are you sure you got that quote with 18'' run flats? Do you know the size of the tires?

Can't seem to find 18'' run flats anywhere!

I'll see if I still have the paperwork but it was from Downtown BMW in Toronto.

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scoop Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Price from the dealer: $2,600 - $2,900 for 18-inch rims with Blizzak winter performance runflats, including installation. In other words, look around.
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