Stocking up on run-flats

NFS · 02-02-2007, 10:52 AM

I was thinking today that my back tyres are going to need changing at some point and wondering about the problems people had had getting hold of runflats.

I'm seriously thinking about buying a set of tyres to keep in the garage so I don't need to worry about getting them in a hurry.

Good idea or bad idea?

booforty · 02-02-2007, 11:01 AM

Good idea from what I've heard on the supply side. Don't know if you spoke to flyingdwarf at UK2 (Dermot O'Leary lookalike)? He had a nightmare trying to get a replacement tyre. His car was out of action for a month and in the end forced his dealer to remove a tyre from a showcar, supply was that bad!!

If you can find the right tyre and at a good price, I would stock up. Especially if you've got the storage space too.

Let me know if you find a good source and price. I expect you are on 255's at the rear and 225's on the front like me?

NFS · 02-02-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

Good idea from what I've heard on the supply side. Don't know if you spoke to flyingdwarf at UK2 (Dermot O'Leary lookalike)? He had a nightmare trying to get a replacement tyre. His car was out of action for a month and in the end forced his dealer to remove a tyre from a showcar, supply was that bad!!

If you can find the right tyre and at a good price, I would stock up. Especially if you've got the storage space too.

Let me know if you find a good source and price. I expect you are on 255's at the rear and 225's on the front like me?

Yep - I did speak to him ... that's one of the reasons I am worried. I was just going to order from e-tyres or blackcircles.com delivery only.

Can't decide if I should get a full set or just the back though.

Z4 Beemer · 02-02-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

I expect you are on 255's at the rear and 225's on the front like me?

How much £ are we talking for these 522's at the back? The speed rating is W I think???

NPinUK · 02-03-2007, 08:18 AM

Have you not thought about changing to normal low profile tyres instead of the RFTs. I am seriously thinking about doing this when I have do my 1st change. Also the ContiComfortKit is now available in the UK. What do others think about this???

SoYank · 02-03-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

How much £ are we talking for these 522's at the back? The speed rating is W I think???

I think those will stick too far outside the wheel well, don't you?

Z4 Beemer · 02-03-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

I think those will stick too far outside the wheel well, don't you?

i see my mistake

At work on Friday I had been in and out of room number... you guessed it... 522... pretty much all day and typed the reply quickly on Friday evening

Anyway, what sort of money are we talking for these 255 tyres?

NFS · 02-04-2007, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

i see my mistake

At work on Friday I had been in and out of room number... you guessed it... 522... pretty much all day and typed the reply quickly on Friday evening

Anyway, what sort of money are we talking for these 255 tyres?

The bridgestones are about £190 and the michelins about £212 (both runflat)

From 'blackcircles' on the net.

The fronts are about £20 less a go.

The price is equivalent to the 275/30/19 non-runflats I had on my 530d

ChrisMWard · 02-04-2007, 05:29 AM

Interestingly Blackcircle quote £204.11 for Pilot Sport 2 (non run flat) for our 330d E46. My cash and carry do them for £175.00 inc VAT and fitting on site. I'll have to enquire for the price of run-flats although we shouldn't need them for a while.

By the way what sort of mileage are folks getting out of their run flats?

Regards

Chris

NathanJT · 02-05-2007, 03:47 AM

I'd be VERY careful about using a cash and carry unless they have the correct equipment for fitting runflats. Most places still don't and they simply end up knackering your rims for you!

If in doubt, ask the manager to check they have the kit. Any damage = new rims!

booforty · 02-05-2007, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by needforspeed

The bridgestones are about £190 and the michelins about £212 (both runflat)

From 'blackcircles' on the net.

The fronts are about £20 less a go.

The price is equivalent to the 275/30/19 non-runflats I had on my 530d

I'm running on the Michelins and can highly recommend them. The grip and ride is excellent.

NFS · 02-05-2007, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

I'm running on the Michelins and can highly recommend them. The grip and ride is excellent.

But should I pre-order the front and the back or just the back?

Damn those mixed tyres

nomis · 02-05-2007, 08:01 AM

Costco have 20% off all Michelin tyres until 18.02.07.

The price quoted for 205 / 55 (runflats) is £93. After the 20 % discount, thats £300 for 4 new tyres, which sounds a great deal. Not sure about the larger tyres though but definitely worth investigatig.

ChrisMWard · 02-05-2007, 09:30 AM

The tyre fitting bay at Costco (Reading) puts most Kwik Fit dealers to shame!

If they have the correct equipment I wouldn't have any hesitation using them.

Regards

Chris

NFS · 02-05-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nomis

Costco have 20% off all Michelin tyres until 18.02.07.

The price quoted for 205 / 55 (runflats) is £93. After the 20 % discount, thats £300 for 4 new tyres, which sounds a great deal. Not sure about the larger tyres though but definitely worth investigatig.

1. Do they offer mail order?

2. How can a non-business owner get an account?

ChrisMWard · 02-05-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by needforspeed

1. Do they offer mail order?

2. How can a non-business owner get an account?

1. No mail order.

2. Just contact them, it costs to open an account but it's worth it because their product range is extensive.

Regards

Chris

booforty · 02-05-2007, 09:46 AM

NFS - Stock up on all four if you can. If not I would get a set of rears first.

nomis · 02-06-2007, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by needforspeed

1. Do they offer mail order?

2. How can a non-business owner get an account?

Erm, I don't think they do mail order.

To join Costco, you can either sign up to their membership for an annual fee of £30 (you have to meet certain eligible criteria which I think is mainly to do with your occupation - they only accept 'professionals')

Or, tag along with a fully paid member who can either purchase the goods for you on their account or give you one of their 'discounted' cards (all full members can nominate friends and family to join at a reduced rate of £12)

Hope that makes sense !

I had 2 michelin tyres fitted to my Golf TDI and their service was good.

Thinking of buying some 18" tyres (with the currect costco discount) to go with my immiment purchase of 195 alloys. When I get a price for the tyres, I ll let you all know.

nomis · 02-06-2007, 07:25 AM

Costco prices :-

Michelin Primacy ZP

- 225 / 40 R18 Speed rating Y - £158. With 20% discount - £127
- 255 / 35 R18 Speed rating Y - £205. With 20% discount - £164

Approx. £582 for a set of 4

normanh · 02-11-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nomis

Costco have 20% off all Michelin tyres until 18.02.07.

The price quoted for 205 / 55 (runflats) is £93. After the 20 % discount, thats £300 for 4 new tyres, which sounds a great deal. Not sure about the larger tyres though but definitely worth investigatig.

£93 a tyre is that right if so I'll take 4. Couldn't be right??????????????

normanh · 02-11-2007, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomis

Costco prices :-

Michelin Primacy ZP

- 225 / 40 R18 Speed rating Y - £158. With 20% discount - £127
- 255 / 35 R18 Speed rating Y - £205. With 20% discount - £164

Approx. £582 for a set of 4

re Costo is this not a US company or is there a UK version??

- Paul - · 02-12-2007, 01:08 AM

UK - see here:-

http://www.costco.co.uk/

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booforty Major General 333 Rep 8,811 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Good idea from what I've heard on the supply side. Don't know if you spoke to flyingdwarf at UK2 (Dermot O'Leary lookalike)? He had a nightmare trying to get a replacement tyre. His car was out of action for a month and in the end forced his dealer to remove a tyre from a showcar, supply was that bad!! If you can find the right tyre and at a good price, I would stock up. Especially if you've got the storage space too. Let me know if you find a good source and price. I expect you are on 255's at the rear and 225's on the front like me?
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NPinUK Private First Class 7 Rep 199 Posts Drives: E90 325i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Midlands iTrader: (0)	Have you not thought about changing to normal low profile tyres instead of the RFTs. I am seriously thinking about doing this when I have do my 1st change. Also the ContiComfortKit is now available in the UK. What do others think about this???
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nomis Private 4 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 123d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Derbyshire, U.K iTrader: (0)	Costco have 20% off all Michelin tyres until 18.02.07. The price quoted for 205 / 55 (runflats) is £93. After the 20 % discount, thats £300 for 4 new tyres, which sounds a great deal. Not sure about the larger tyres though but definitely worth investigatig.
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booforty Major General 333 Rep 8,811 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	NFS - Stock up on all four if you can. If not I would get a set of rears first.
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