Where should I buy new tires for 2011 328i xdrive sedan??

[Darksword]

Hi all. Where is the best place to buy new tires for my 2011 328i xDrive sedan? I think they currently have run flat tires on them. Should I go with run-flat again, or can I use standard tires?

I assume the dealership can get them, but will they charge stupidly high prices to put on new tires? Thanks.

[TostitoBandito]

Get them from tirerack. Find the tires you want, and then pick a shop in near you and tirerack ships them straight to the shop. Then all you need to do is call the shop and make an appointment. Even with $70-100 for shipping, it's still usually cheaper than buying at a dealer or local shop, and you can also pick the local installer you want rather than having to use whoever you bought the tires from. For instance, I use a specialty alignment/suspension shop near me who specializes in exotics and racecars, and I know that my wheels/tires will be perfectly mounted/balanced (along with my alignment, corner balancing, and so forth). When you pick a shop on tirerack it should also show you the tire mounting prices for each shop so you can shop around.

As for tires, standard tires will give you a better ride than run-flats and may also be cheaper. It's up to you whether you're ok without a spare and having to rely on roadside assistance or whatever if you get a flat that you can't limp home on. The tire dimensions are identical between standard and run-flats, so as long as you get the same size they fit just the same. If it were me I'd run normal tires and rely on the roadside assistance my insurance provides if I ever need it.

[Jim@tirerack]

Thanks for the recommendation. If I can help with the tire choice let me know. There are a lot of rebates going on right now on a set of four tires. All the tires from us come with a 2 year road hazard as well.
If I can help let me know.