Needing Tyres for 118d and price comparison including Costco

[Only118d 14]

Hello everyone, as per my “New Member Intro” I now need to replace the rear tyres on my 118d (F20). 

It has the staggered width 17” Msport wheels and the rear tyres are 245/40R17. 

 

The tyres are Bridgestone Potenza S001 245/40R17 91W RFT (runflat) and as per Olaf’s and Balancerider’s suggestion I will try and stick with these. 

 

I have managed to damage one tyre (I ran over something solid) and both rear tyres have only about 2 to 3 mm tread. 

I was quite impressed how well these runflat tyres stood up to the impact. 

 

So if anyone has one or two of these for sale I would like to hear from you. 

I am looking for one worn (3mm tread) or two good tyres to match what is on the car now.   

 

Otherwise this is the saga of trying to find tyres………… for you information. 

 

It appears these aren’t too common a tyre size/type so I suspect pricing is never going to be good. 

See the attached where used screen shot. 

 

The Bridgestone list price is $553 each. 

 

Although it is May and Bridgestone has their “buy 1 get 1 half price sale”, these tyres don’t apply (arrrrrrgh). 

 

A couple of North Shore Tyre Shops have quoted me $499 each (fitted, balanced, new valves etc). 

Including the new Tyrewise fee :-).  

 

The cheapest I can find is $479 from directyre.co.nz in East Tamaki (all inclusive). 

 

I also talked to Costco and Jackie there was really helpful. 

Their price was $491. 

 

So if I wasn’t skint (poor) I would buy two new tyres from Directtyre.co.nz.

And I don’t want to buy the Winrun Runflat equivalents even though they are only $265. 

 

If anyone has any feedback or ideas on alternative suppliers that would be good to hear. 

[Neil McCauley 394]

Full set of S001's RFT's here https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/alloy-wheels/listing/4723762004

Even comes with some free wheels.

[Only118d 14]

16 hours ago, Neil McCauley said:

Full set of S001's RFT's here https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/wheels-tyres/alloy-wheels/listing/4723762004

Even comes with some free wheels.

Thanks Neil, i have been scouting out TradeMe also and those are a great option, although a bit more than i need, as my wheels and front tyres are as new already.  

Edited May 23 by Only118d

[Palazzo 477]

The prices you’ve got aren’t bad when even the Tire Rack has them at $461 nzd each. And the s001 is the only run flat they offer in that size.

[rogan 7]

On 5/23/2024 at 3:14 PM, Only118d said:

Thanks Neil, i have been scouting out TradeMe also and those are a great option, although a bit more than i need, as my wheels and front tyres are as new already.  

Those have been on TM for about a year. Could be worth a cheeky offer.

[Only118d 14]

Thanks Rogan, a good idea, but my requirements have changed.....

I managed to get another second hand tyre and also another full set of correct Msport wheels and tyres.  

However i have now sold the 118d and i still have the wheels for sale....

A bargain for someone.  

BMW 17” Msport Wheels and Tyres (full set of 4) | Trade Me Motors

Trademe listing #4972055728

 

 

[rogan 7]

How were 17 runflats on msport suspension? I went from 18 non rft (budget tyres) to 16 rft. Like the comfort but they dont really look right.

[Only118d 14]

It did ride okay on 17" RFT Msport suspension however i am used to my 97WRX which is firm.  

It certainly looks good on the 17" rims.  

A pity I sold it or you could of driven it to feel what it was like.  

 

 

 

[Only118d 14]

Hello Rogan, if you want to try the wheels on your car give me a message.  

[rogan 7]

Thanks for the offer. I have brutal kerbs outside my house and am surrounded by judder bars. I need to remember this is my kids learn to drive car so probably best I stick to 16s. Less kerbing and cheaper to replace. 
 

those style 383 do make me doubt my decision tho.

Edited October 20 by rogan