End of Lease question on tires

rodgerdodger · 07-04-2009, 07:00 PM

HEy i just recently had to replace all 4 RFT and i got 4 non RFT due to budget and i dont regret it yet... because the ride is so much more smoother. I Got Falken's.
My question is, when i return the car at the end of the lease. Do you think they will notice or if they do notice that the car isnt returned with RFT will i get fined???

MrDummy · 07-04-2009, 07:23 PM

^^ yes and yes, they demand that the vehicle be returned as it was delivered.

i.e. RFT's or they will hammer you on the price of them if they have to buy them.

montreal red · 07-05-2009, 12:49 AM

they will make you buy RFTs if you return the car without them.

Bimmer Nerd · 07-05-2009, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

they will make you buy RFTs if you return the car without them.

yup they will charge you for the price of 4 RFT's.

rodgerdodger · 07-06-2009, 11:15 AM

thanx guys

kgb1637 · 07-06-2009, 11:38 AM

Just remember they just need to be legal RFT's, which means enough tread to pass inspection. Before your lease is up find some used RFT's for cheap and throw em on.

GregL · 07-06-2009, 11:53 AM

On paper they require 5/32" tread, but I've heard of them accepting as low as 4/32".

200Duece · 07-07-2009, 05:17 PM

you'll get a Lease inspection Wheel from BMW to help with all the charges.

http://fs.bmwusa.com/BmwFsPulp/VEHLEA_Safety.htm

F32Fleet · 07-08-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rodgerdodger

HEy i just recently had to replace all 4 RFT and i got 4 non RFT due to budget and i dont regret it yet... because the ride is so much more smoother. I Got Falken's.
My question is, when i return the car at the end of the lease. Do you think they will notice or if they do notice that the car isnt returned with RFT will i get fined???

Of course however BMW only charges ~$200 per tire for our cars. This is much cheaper than buying new or used set.

mayja6 · 07-08-2009, 07:07 PM

you can always find sets of take off run flats on ebay for half or less what a new set costs, thats probably the best option

persian54 · 07-09-2009, 12:28 AM

my cousin replaces in runflats for about $75 a piece
anywhere from 50%-90% (same price, just depends what the shop as in stock)

pm me if you want
I'd be glad to send people there

matt_435xi · 10-12-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 200Duece

you'll get a Lease inspection Wheel from BMW to help with all the charges.

http://fs.bmwusa.com/BmwFsPulp/VEHLEA_Safety.htm

doh, i am porked!

that website also says no tint on windows??? what does everyone in AZ do with their lease turn-ins??

matt_435xi · 10-14-2009, 05:36 PM

doh doh doh doh!

internal BMW lease end form attached. looks like i am dropping a G to get my tires replaced.

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