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Originally Posted by Pinewood
So Peter, which make tyres did you go for and are you pleased with them?
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I went to Black Circles and purchased the following which includes all fitment and disposal of old tyres and nothing else to pay. I have copied from the order:
2 x Pirelli P Zero Rosso (BMW) 245/45 R19 Y (98), Asymmetrical (Fronts)
2 x Pirelli P Zero Rosso (BMW) 275/40 R19 Y (101), Asymmetrical (Rears)
Price: £661.06
They sent them to ATS Euromaster Oxford and fitted on Friday.
I was really pleased with the fitting by ATS. The service was excellent.
I went for BMW * rated NON RFT by Pirelli because that is the same tyre the car came with except the originals were RFT tyres. We have not been very far on them, but the ride is far better. Smoother and less bouncing around. It was not until I drove on the back roads around the villages that I appreciated the difference with no tram-lining or wandering around. Because I feel confident with them, and find I am driving quicker.
I did originally order the following:
2 x Dunlop SP Sport 01A (BMW) 245/45 R19 Y (98)
2 x Dunlop SP Sport 01A (BMW) 275/40 R19 Y (101)
Price: £626.22
I had second thoughts and changed the order to the Pirellis when they (Black Circles) said there was a delivery problem. I am glad I did.
BMW Oxford said they could supply the above also at £200 more.
Note. My old tyres had between 3 and 4 mm of tread left and after discussions with BMW, Black Circles and ATS, the consensus was to change all 4. My puncture was on the rear passenger side and it appeared to have been cut by a piece of metal. I could push a screwdriver into the hole.
I hope this helps