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Poll: Mounting and Balancing Costs at BMW Dealer
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07-20-2011, 06:09 PM | #1 |
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Poll: Mounting and Balancing Costs at BMW Dealer
I'd very much appreciate the input of those on this forum.
I recently took my E93 into the dealer for routine service and inspection. Later in the day I received a call from my service advisor informing me that my rear tires were worn out (at 19,000 miles). This wasn't a surprise and I had an almost new set ready to go on, which I took to the dealer for mounting and balancing. Foolishly (it turns out) I did not ask what the charge would be. I (wrongly) assumed that it might be as much as 50% more than I would pay at an independent shop (i.e., $150 instead of $100), which I judged worth it for the convenience. The upshot: I was charged $260 to mount and balance four tires! Can you help me determine whether I was taken advantage of? If you've ever had a set of tires mounted and balanced by a BMW dealer, please post the approximate amount you paid. Thanks. |
07-20-2011, 07:56 PM | #3 |
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avg price around here is $20-25 per wheel/tire for mounting and balancing at local tire shops.
[edit] just re-read your post... ive never taken a wheel/tire to have mounted and balanced at a dealer. in fact, i dont know a single person that has ever done it. lol. |
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07-21-2011, 02:03 AM | #4 | |
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But then again a 325i E92 from 2007 costs around $70.000,- with 35.000 miles. And a gallon of unleaded fuel is $9.70,-.. So I'd say you have paid way to much, even here... |
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07-21-2011, 03:28 AM | #6 |
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my dealer charges $40 per wheel to mount and balance
Shops around here charge $10-20 to mount and balance, some a little more.
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07-21-2011, 02:19 PM | #7 |
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Depending on which shop and where you are located, there is a pretty wide price range.
Here at VMR Wheels we Mount & Hunter Road Force Balance all of our tire packages for $15 per wheel. I have seen shops go anywhere from about $25-40 a wheel. -Charles@VMRWheels
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07-25-2011, 09:08 AM | #8 |
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My dealership charges about $21/tire. If you're a regular service customer we cut you a break, but it's kinda discretionary.
For instance, if you just had a $1,000 service bill, I'd mount your tires for free. |
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