4 new tyres on a 2002 M3

[Bergs2]

how much?


Main dealer say a grand +

other options?

[burnt]

No other options: you DO need them!

[greg_D]

18's or 19's?

There are advertisers on here who may be able to help

Greg

[Bergs2]

options as in other suppliers?

[Bergs2]

greg_D said:

18's or 19's? There are advertisers on here who may be able to help Greg

19s

Trying to save a mate some cash!

[Bergs2]

greg_D said:

18's or 19's? There are advertisers on here who may be able to help Greg

19s

Trying to save a mate some cash! -

As a typical M3 driver he doesnt know the dimensions of the tyres

>> Edited by Bergs2 on Wednesday 3rd November 17:50

[andygo]

More tothe point, why has it taken 2 years to wear the tyres out?

Does he drive like a wuss?

[BERGS2]

no comment...

(but keep 'em coming and i'll forward him the thread.....)

[olly2000]

I just had an inspection I and 2 rear shoes for my e46 on the 19"s...

Total cost of Inspection = £1250

Contribution of 2 Tyres = £600

So a Grand for all 4 is about right as the front two are thinner

[toppstuff]

Do not buy the tyres from a BMW main dealer - they mark them up handsomely !

Shop around, I'll be surprised if he does'nt find them for 10-15% less in my experience.

[mustard]

Perhaps he ought to trade it in for a 318i SE


.... if you cant take the heat and all that!

Grand sounds about right!

[carsarecool]

Got a friend with a tyre shop in Finchley,usually 2/3 price of most dealers, he will give you a good price if you're interested. Asked him for a cost tonight, will know in the morning.

[superlightr]

I would love my dealer to say a grand for all 4 of mine.

Dont know your born, down the pits when i was 7 and still a paper round to do after.

[Fat Audi 80]

Any decent independent performance tyre retailer should be able to beat a grand.....

[Zod]

Bergs2 said:

greg_D said: 18's or 19's? There are advertisers on here who may be able to help Greg 19s Trying to save a mate some cash! - As a typical M3 driver he doesnt know the dimensions of the tyres >> Edited by Bergs2 on Wednesday 3rd November 17:50

A smack around the head for you! There are hundreds of us at www.bm3w.co.uk who spend an unhealthy amount of time talking about tyres.

You can generally get a set of PS2s for about £850. Contis (yuk! - my CSL came with a set on the normal M3 wheels (CSL wheels have Cups)) and Pirellis should be cheaper, but I like the PS2s. Then again, if it took your mate two years to need a new set, I can't imagine he'd notice any difference if there were a different tyre on each wheel.

>> Edited by Zod on Wednesday 3rd November 23:04