Cruiser740i
04-15-2007, 01:24 AM
Situation:
Lynda's tires are running low on tread and need replacing. The local dealer service rep priced replacement Michelins for $143 (not certain if that's mounted but still seems a good price). Unfortunately for the better part of a week my calls to schedule an appointment have not been returned. Are all dealerships this customer unfriendly?
Preference:
With the original wheels (16 inch basket weave) I thought it might be a good idea to stick with the original equipment tires (I assume they were Michelins). On my other cars I'm running Bridgestone Potenzas which had served us well (with possibly the exception of the last set which have a lot of road noise). Though I won't completely discount Goodyear, I've had nothing but back experiences with that brand. Yokohoma V4S looks interesting.
Recommendations:
I thought I'd solicit feedback from other 7-series owners about their experience/suggestions. Driving is mostly highway, no planned track driving, we live in the southern US (snow is rare and Lynda sleeps in the garage until it's gone). Dry/Wet traction is the primary factor, durability, and road noise follow closely.
Thanks for any feedback. All opinions appreciated.
Lynda's tires are running low on tread and need replacing. The local dealer service rep priced replacement Michelins for $143 (not certain if that's mounted but still seems a good price). Unfortunately for the better part of a week my calls to schedule an appointment have not been returned. Are all dealerships this customer unfriendly?
Preference:
With the original wheels (16 inch basket weave) I thought it might be a good idea to stick with the original equipment tires (I assume they were Michelins). On my other cars I'm running Bridgestone Potenzas which had served us well (with possibly the exception of the last set which have a lot of road noise). Though I won't completely discount Goodyear, I've had nothing but back experiences with that brand. Yokohoma V4S looks interesting.
Recommendations:
I thought I'd solicit feedback from other 7-series owners about their experience/suggestions. Driving is mostly highway, no planned track driving, we live in the southern US (snow is rare and Lynda sleeps in the garage until it's gone). Dry/Wet traction is the primary factor, durability, and road noise follow closely.
Thanks for any feedback. All opinions appreciated.