M Sport in Carbon Black...finally arrived

[Scot04]

A 50 / 50 deal on Pirelli Scorpion run flats sounds fair. They made a mistake and you get an extra set of tyres so longer tyre life and better grip summer and winter. Get him to throw in changing them for you while you own the car and it would be a very good deal.

I had 20" run flat Scorpions as winter tyres on my E70 and they are great. More comfortable than Bridgestone summer run flats and very good cold weather, wet road and snow grip with no apparent problem using them in dry above 7C. I will use them on my F15 next winter, they are less than 50% worn after 7,000 miles.

[chrisny]

Originally Posted by riM3

See if they'll go 50/50 on a full 19" wheel/tire package. Save your 20s the wear of winter and mounting/balancing.

+1.

In either scenario, 50/50 on a set of 20" winter tires or 50/50 on a full 19" winter setup (wheels, tires, sensors), seems like a fair solution and ultimately, you'll have better winter traction and get longer life out of your summer set. All that and they cover half the cost, sounds like a win to me.

[Sean_250]

Congrats Baunton - great looking car!

As point of reference, for my 20" All Season mix up I have been offered 20" Winters while I own the vehicle or 50/50 on 19" winter wheel tyres and replacement tyres while I own the vehicle.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts after your trip this weekend.

[Baunton]

Originally Posted by HansRobert

It seems like a reasonable solution. The question is are you satisfied with having to spend more money?

Just for my clarification as I'm putting together a wish to place an order, Are the winter tires (or tyres to you ) all season? Are they run flat?

Am I satisfied to spend more money, No Certainly Not!

The 20" 469s supplied are RF but they are Performance/Summer tyres.

I will probably come to a compromise and have the 20" Winters.

[Baunton]

Many thanks for your insight and suggestions.

I am leaning towards the 20" Winter Tyres and as BMW UK confirmed via an email that they the 469s are ALL Season RF I think the onus is on the manufacturer and the dealer to provide a nil cost solution to me....I am the customer right!
There must be something under The Sale Of Goods Act that protects consumers in such circumstances.

Waiting for the call back from the GM at the dealer on Monday to provide an answer so watch this space.

Again, many thanks for your assistance.

[Baunton]

Originally Posted by Sean_250

Congrats Baunton - great looking car!

As point of reference, for my 20" All Season mix up I have been offered 20" Winters while I own the vehicle or 50/50 on 19" winter wheel tyres and replacement tyres while I own the vehicle.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts after your trip this weekend.

Hello Sir!

So you had the dealer pay 100% for Winter Tyres and 50% for the complete 19" wheel/tyre combo. Which one did you go for?

Have started the 'thoughts from Devon' and will post later in the week with from photo's once the car has been 'nano'd'!

Cheers!

[Sean_250]

I'm waiting to see 19" winter wheel & tyre combos from BMW before I decide - but think I will go for this option.

Originally Posted by Baunton

Hello Sir!

So you had the dealer pay 100% for Winter Tyres and 50% for the complete 19" wheel/tyre combo. Which one did you go for?

Have started the 'thoughts from Devon' and will post later in the week with from photo's once the car has been 'nano'd'!

Cheers!

[BradATL]

Beautiful vehicle. Love the color combo.

[Baunton]

Dealer is offering; Complete set 19” wheel with Pirelli Scorpion Winter Run Flat Tyres on 467m's. I pay £1K.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

[xDrive30dGeorge]

Originally Posted by Baunton

Dealer is offering; Complete set 19 wheel with Pirelli Scorpion Winter Run Flat Tyres on 467m's. I pay 1K.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

Assuming storage is not an issue for you, sounds like a good deal to me. Ask him to throw in 2 changes a year for life as well.

[cc3]

Originally Posted by Baunton

Dealer is offering; Complete set 19 wheel with Pirelli Scorpion Winter Run Flat Tyres on 467m's. I pay 1K.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

Good deal. Free change as well.

[Sean_250]

That's a great deal. Ask them to store and swap over gratis too.

[barcelona]

Its a steal, take it before they change their mind.
Over here, $5289 was MRSP.
19" 467m 255/50R19 107V Pirelli Scorpion Winter RSC

[Baunton]

Originally Posted by barcelona

Its a steal, take it before they change their mind.
Over here, $5289 was MRSP.
19" 467m 255/50R19 107V Pirelli Scorpion Winter RSC

Too True!

I accepted their offer of the Winter Tyres/467s and fitting twice year.

I will store in my garage.

I contribute £1K of my hard earned!

Sorted!

[barcelona]

Originally Posted by Baunton

Too True!

I accepted their offer of the Winter Tyres/467s and fitting twice year.

I will store in my garage.

I contribute £1K of my hard earned!

Sorted!

Good deal. Not sure if you picked them up yet or in the winter. If not you, can look into a different winter tyre for your needs. I am not say Pirelli's are bad. If you find something better, maybe suggest free rims only no tires and no 1k. Maybe it is too late to modify. I hear that Hakka's from Finland are great. They have it in 19" RFT, it's just not BMW star approved.

http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=1...eliitta+R2+SUV

[Baunton]

Originally Posted by barcelona

Good deal. Not sure if you picked them up yet or in the winter. If not you, can look into a different winter tyre for your needs. I am not say Pirelli's are bad. If you find something better, maybe suggest free rims only no tires and no 1k. Maybe it is too late to modify. I hear that Hakka's from Finland are great. They have it in 19" RFT, it's just not BMW star approved.

http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=1...eliitta+R2+SUV

Hi.
Thanks, am picking the the wheels/tyres in June....rather have 'em on hand and don't trust the dealer if people leave etc and if we move away come winter.

The tyres I'm getting are Conti's not Pirelli's.

Cheers.