Where To Have Tires Installed?

BayMoWe335 · 10-06-2011, 05:25 PM

I'm at that time where I need new tires...stock RFTs lasted all of 11,000 miles.

Two questions:

1) Where should I buy/install tires? I've used Discount Tire in the past with good results, but I don't want any problems with TPMS, etc.

2) Should I get RFTs again or regular tires? Suggestions on brand/model? I am thinking about the Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

Honestly, I don't see myself ever needing to change a tire, even with a flat. I'm leaning toward getting regular tires and just calling BMW Roadside, my insurance, or AAA for a tire change. I don't travel far and if I had a flat, I'd probably be close to home. I guess I could buy a jack kit and store in the trunk.

rayguy24 · 10-06-2011, 06:02 PM

Not sure where in the US you are located, but if you're in SoCal my vote goes for TWS in Walnut. Mike and Albert run a good shop and have good prices.

anerbe · 10-07-2011, 10:17 AM

check tirerack's site for a list of recommended installers in your area.

E90SoFlo · 10-07-2011, 10:39 AM

Get away from your RFT's you will be happy, just remember if you get a flat, you don't have a spare so be prepared.

VMRWheels · 10-07-2011, 01:06 PM

One of the most well known tire shops that have good results would definitely be Discount Tire.

It sounds like you don't really want to run run flat tires again though, so you have a lot of options now. Pilot Super Sport tires are really nice! If you were considering those I'd definitely recommend them.

Gimmethecash · 10-07-2011, 07:28 PM

I got my Pilot Super Sports installed at Discount Tire in Pasadena. No issues with TPMS or anything else & fast, friendly service. I'm happy to be rid of the RFT's, and I don't carry a spare, just my AAA card.

BayMoWe335 · 10-07-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gimmethecash

I got my Pilot Super Sports installed at Discount Tire in Pasadena. No issues with TPMS or anything else & fast, friendly service. I'm happy to be rid of the RFT's, and I don't carry a spare, just my AAA card.

Thanks for the feedback. I am probably going for this setup in the next month.

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BayMoWe335 Colonel 1176 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Where To Have Tires Installed? I'm at that time where I need new tires...stock RFTs lasted all of 11,000 miles. Two questions: 1) Where should I buy/install tires? I've used Discount Tire in the past with good results, but I don't want any problems with TPMS, etc. 2) Should I get RFTs again or regular tires? Suggestions on brand/model? I am thinking about the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Honestly, I don't see myself ever needing to change a tire, even with a flat. I'm leaning toward getting regular tires and just calling BMW Roadside, my insurance, or AAA for a tire change. I don't travel far and if I had a flat, I'd probably be close to home. I guess I could buy a jack kit and store in the trunk. Last edited by BayMoWe335; 10-06-2011 at 05:49 PM..
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rayguy24 the mod bug is crawling in my brain 43 Rep 576 Posts Drives: e90 tiag aka "luna" Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCAL iTrader: (15)	Not sure where in the US you are located, but if you're in SoCal my vote goes for TWS in Walnut. Mike and Albert run a good shop and have good prices.
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anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	check tirerack's site for a list of recommended installers in your area.
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E90SoFlo Banned 196 Rep 2,669 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (9)	Get away from your RFT's you will be happy, just remember if you get a flat, you don't have a spare so be prepared.
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Gimmethecash Lieutenant 150 Rep 485 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Comp Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pasadena iTrader: (1)	I got my Pilot Super Sports installed at Discount Tire in Pasadena. No issues with TPMS or anything else & fast, friendly service. I'm happy to be rid of the RFT's, and I don't carry a spare, just my AAA card.
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