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      04-08-2015, 01:11 PM   #7
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Drives: 2017 F48 X1 MSport
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Location: Medford, MA

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Originally Posted by Billfitz View Post
They wanted $2400 at my dealership, covering both tires and rims. Forget that, I can get the tires for $200 and have the gear to mount and balance them myself. Rim damage comes from hitting potholes or curbs, so careful driving is the cure for that ailment. I also made sure not to get 18s, which wasn't easy, as most inventory has them. The greater the rubber to rim ratio the smoother the ride and the less likely you are to damage either the tire or the rim. 45 and smaller aspect ratios look nice but are a lot more risky.
I beg you to try to avoid every pothole in MA, it's impossible. I drive like a hawk with regards to potholes, they are literally unavoidable if you live in the more urban parts. killed two runflat sottozero's in a month. Thank god for tire insurance
I did not however pay 2400 for it, that's insanity.
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