Run Flat Price

PerthBMW · 07-31-2018, 09:49 PM

Hey

I need to replace the run flats on the rear of my 3 series as they have finally died after 94,000 KM's (original tyres).

I have rung around and to get Bridgestone 255/35 R18 REO50A's fitted and balanced ranges form around $600/tyre (yes I said $600) to about an average of $440/$450. Cheapest was RACWA at $413/tyre and then a 10% member discount.

I was able to secure $360/tyre at KMart...is that a reasonable price to pay for run flats of this brand??

Appreciate your feedback.

Replica · 08-01-2018, 04:10 AM

i replaced and fitted one 255 for about $350 in sydney. the cheapest i could find for the same tyre

Socket · 08-01-2018, 07:57 AM

Don’t fit run flats. The ride quality is terrible compared to standard tires. Get standard tires and a BMW mobility kit for a bit over $100. The kit cones with a slime kit and compressor to pump up your flat tire. Also comes in hard when you want to top up your tire pressures if they are getting low...I ran run flats worried that I better stick to stock wheels recommended by BMW. Eventually I swapped to standard tires and I wish I changed sooner. Don’t be a socket

Aus335iguy · 08-01-2018, 03:29 PM

My recommendation as well. Conventional tyres are much better, Should have changed sooner. It's like a new car.

kookie · 08-01-2018, 04:50 PM

Socket where did you get your kit from?

Socket · 08-02-2018, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kookie

Socket where did you get your kit from?

Originally got mine from BMR in Sydney, but they sux so dont buy from them

So here is a link to one on ebay

https://www.ebay.com.au/p/BMW-Genuin...res/1447809973

vtl · 08-03-2018, 04:49 PM

The slime used in the BMW mobility kits are pretty old technology, not sure if they've updated the formula. These days you want a water soluble slime kit so it's easy to wash off, or you may get charged a shitload of labour to clean and get rid of the slime when you go dismount the tyre

Aus335iguy · 08-03-2018, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vtl

The slime used in the BMW mobility kits are pretty old technology, not sure if they've updated the formula. These days you want a water soluble slime kit so it's easy to wash off, or you may get charged a shitload of labour to clean and get rid of the slime when you go dismount the tyre

Yep, the cans from super cheap are a cheaper, more tidy way of doing things

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PerthBMW Captain 219 Rep 690 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	Run Flat Price Hey I need to replace the run flats on the rear of my 3 series as they have finally died after 94,000 KM's (original tyres). I have rung around and to get Bridgestone 255/35 R18 REO50A's fitted and balanced ranges form around $600/tyre (yes I said $600) to about an average of $440/$450. Cheapest was RACWA at $413/tyre and then a 10% member discount. I was able to secure $360/tyre at KMart...is that a reasonable price to pay for run flats of this brand?? Appreciate your feedback.
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Replica New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: e90 lci mtech 323 2010 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	i replaced and fitted one 255 for about $350 in sydney. the cheapest i could find for the same tyre
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Socket Lieutenant General 4542 Rep 11,903 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Don’t fit run flats. The ride quality is terrible compared to standard tires. Get standard tires and a BMW mobility kit for a bit over $100. The kit cones with a slime kit and compressor to pump up your flat tire. Also comes in hard when you want to top up your tire pressures if they are getting low...I ran run flats worried that I better stick to stock wheels recommended by BMW. Eventually I swapped to standard tires and I wish I changed sooner. Don’t be a socket Last edited by Socket; 08-02-2018 at 03:03 AM..
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Aus335iguy Colonel 650 Rep 2,139 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 335i MSport DCT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sydney Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	My recommendation as well. Conventional tyres are much better, Should have changed sooner. It's like a new car. __________________ When you doppelkaplung you doppel your fun.
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kookie Lieutenant 73 Rep 455 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (2)	Socket where did you get your kit from?
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vtl Brigadier General 1493 Rep 3,148 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i MT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	The slime used in the BMW mobility kits are pretty old technology, not sure if they've updated the formula. These days you want a water soluble slime kit so it's easy to wash off, or you may get charged a shitload of labour to clean and get rid of the slime when you go dismount the tyre
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