[nype]

Originally Posted by MPR

Possibly got myself a $700-$1400+ repair bill. I want to get some type of tire insurance after this. I wish I could take advantage of tire racks insurance program

These tires have 15K highway miles, any chance I can only replace 1 or 2?

Where do you guys go for tires, dealer or a tire shop? Afraid of letting a 9-5er touch my car and possibly mess up my wheels or calipers.

With xDrive I believe that you will need to replace both on that axle if the undamaged / existing tire is worn to the point of where the new tire would have a 1%+ larger diameter.

I may be mistaken but that is my current understanding.

[MPR]

I think so too, it sucks how expensive a stupid nail can be with AWD.

May bite the bullet and get 4 pilot sport AS4’s, as this was my plan when I went through these summer tires.

[nype]

Originally Posted by MPR

I think so too, it sucks how expensive a stupid nail can be with AWD.

May bite the bullet and get 4 pilot sport AS4’s, as this was my plan when I went through these summer tires.

That’s my plan as well! They’re amazing tires. Had them on my previous car.

I just don’t want to waste these expensive PS4S by pulling them off right away. I’ve only got a few thousand KMs on them. Not expecting I’ve had an easy time selling them considering they’re staggered etc.

[MPR]

Originally Posted by nype

That’s my plan as well! They’re amazing tires. Had them on my previous car.

I just don’t want to waste these expensive PS4S by pulling them off right away. I’ve only got a few thousand KMs on them. Not expecting I’ve had an easy time selling them considering they’re staggered etc.

Yeah exactly, was going to run through these then replace when needed. I don’t think I want to invest in 2 fresh summer tires and still have 2 that are maybe 40% through their life. It really sucks getting a random $1,400+ expense after a long days of work.

And i hate the idea of bringing my car to a shop so i may go to the dealer and get shafted on cost even more. Though I may go to a Goodyear shop that has done good work for me on my BRZ, just don’t know how many BMWs they work on so I’m iffy. If the dealer messes up a wheel or caliper, I trust they will make it right

[MPR]

The tire currently holds more pressure than the other 3 tires, starting to think/hope it didn’t fully puncture and maybe a steel band stopped it. Due to the angle it probably didn’t have a ton of force to it

[WilcoJunoHotel]

How much tread life is left? I would think they would be close to being worn out at 15K miles. I only got 10K out of the rears on my Genesis G70 - same PS4S tires and same size.

[MPR]

Originally Posted by WilcoJunoHotel

How much tread life is left? I would think they would be close to being worn out at 15K miles. I only got 10K out of the rears on my Genesis G70 - same PS4S tires and same size.

I was actually just thinking about that and looking up averages for these tires, I’m going to measure tomorrow.

[MPR]

Originally Posted by MPR

I was actually just thinking about that and looking up averages for these tires, I’m going to measure tomorrow.

The nail made it through unfortunately. My tires still have plenty of tread too which is a bummer but oh well.

I decided to replace all 4 with Pilot Sport AS4’s

[winter.zed]

Originally Posted by nype

That’s my plan as well! They’re amazing tires. Had them on my previous car.

I just don’t want to waste these expensive PS4S by pulling them off right away. I’ve only got a few thousand KMs on them. Not expecting I’ve had an easy time selling them considering they’re staggered etc.

The season's over now for us unfortunately - but get 2 full days in at Mosport and that will do it for the PS4S

[nype]

Originally Posted by MPR

The nail made it through unfortunately. My tires still have plenty of tread too which is a bummer but oh well.

I decided to replace all 4 with Pilot Sport AS4’s

Same size? I was planning to go 1 step wider when it's time for new tires.

Let us know how you like them!

[MPR]

Originally Posted by nype

Same size? I was planning to go 1 step wider when it's time for new tires.

Let us know how you like them!

Yeah I just went with stock size, 245 front and 255 rear. They come in tomorrow and should be installed by Monday.

The dealer wanted $79 per wheel for labor so I went with a shop I’ve used for years, they never damaged any of my aftermarket wheels. Plus I wanted the tire hazard protection which is nice to have for 2 years. I could have still gone tire rack but the dealer wouldn’t allow me to ship the tires to them and said I’d need to bring them with me, which I don’t have time/patience to deal with.

[Bandit009]

Originally Posted by MPR

Yeah I just went with stock size, 245 front and 255 rear. They come in tomorrow and should be installed by Monday.

The dealer wanted $79 per wheel for labor so I went with a shop I’ve used for years, they never damaged any of my aftermarket wheels. Plus I wanted the tire hazard protection which is nice to have for 2 years. I could have still gone tire rack but the dealer wouldn’t allow me to ship the tires to them and said I’d need to bring them with me, which I don’t have time/patience to deal with.

I wouldn’t let a dealer put my tires on. They’re hacks. You made a good decision.

[MPR]

Originally Posted by Bandit009

I wouldn’t let a dealer put my tires on. They’re hacks. You made a good decision.

I only wanted them to do it in the event they messed up a wheel or caliper, I think it would be easier to get a proper response/fix. But the shop I am going to has all long time employees so I think I’ll be good, just hope they have the correct jack pads on their lift and don’t mess up the cups.

[WilcoJunoHotel]

Originally Posted by MPR

I decided to replace all 4 with Pilot Sport AS4’s

Do you have the ZTK package and are you replacing the OEM (*) tires with non * tires? If so, I would be curious to know if you can tell any difference in road noise and/or ride quality with the new ones vs the OEM.

[J-RO]

Installed tint on the clear reverse light section of my tail lights. I wanted a lighter tint and AutoID 's was not in stock so I went with this company: https://innovativepaintprotectionsol...ys-g42-g43-g87. Apparently, they are based in the UK also, which I did not know, and it took some time to arrive.
It was slightly cheaper and came with an applicator. There is an installation video at their website. You have to remove the protective covering from the glue side and then the front as shown in the video. What is NOT shown in the video is how difficult that is to do. There should be tabs attached which would make this easier. I am satisfied with the product and the way it looks on my vehicle. It takes the edge off and is not too dark. From reading other posts about tail light tinting I know its not for everybody, but I am not everybody.

[BG42]

Originally Posted by J-RO

Installed tint on the clear reverse light section of my tail lights. I wanted a lighter tint and AutoID 's was not in stock so I went with this company: https://innovativepaintprotectionsol...ys-g42-g43-g87. Apparently, they are based in the UK also, which I did not know, and it took some time to arrive.
It was slightly cheaper and came with an applicator. There is an installation video at their website. You have to remove the protective covering from the glue side and then the front as shown in the video. What is NOT shown in the video is how difficult that is to do. There should be tabs attached which would make this easier. I am satisfied with the product and the way it looks on my vehicle. It takes the edge off and is not too dark. From reading other posts about tail light tinting I know its not for everybody, but I am not everybody.

There is a company stateside he adverts mostly in the G42/G87 FB group but they sell a bunch of vinyl stuff for the g42/g87 https://bimmervinyl.com/ not affiliated in any way but I bought his rear reflector vinyl as well as the tail light tint. They were all cut well and fit perfect.

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by BG42

There is a company stateside he adverts mostly in the G42/G87 FB group but they sell a bunch of vinyl stuff for the g42/g87 https://bimmervinyl.com/ not affiliated in any way but I bought his rear reflector vinyl as well as the tail light tint. They were all cut well and fit perfect.

Thanks for the link.

[MPR]

Originally Posted by WilcoJunoHotel

Do you have the ZTK package and are you replacing the OEM (*) tires with non * tires? If so, I would be curious to know if you can tell any difference in road noise and/or ride quality with the new ones vs the OEM.

Yes, I have ZTK and am switching from the OEM summers to all seasons. I planned to do this eventually when I wore down the summers but then this happened so it’s happening a little early. I’ll let you know if there’s a noticeable difference.

[PL4NCK]

Originally Posted by J-RO

From reading other posts about tail light tinting I know its not for everybody, but I am not everybody.

Normally I am not a fan of tinting rear tail lights but this looks really good because it doesn't black out the whole thing, only the reverse lights which are not nearly as important as brake lights. Looks great! Thank you for the pics and link as well.

[nype]

Reverse “lights” hardly illuminate anything behind the car anyway…might as well tint them.

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by PL4NCK

Normally I am not a fan of tinting rear tail lights but this looks really good because it doesn't black out the whole thing, only the reverse lights which are not nearly as important as brake lights. Looks great! Thank you for the pics and link as well.

…and indicators and fog lights (in EU)

Originally Posted by nype

Reverse “lights” hardly illuminate anything behind the car anyway…might as well tint them.

The reverse lights aren’t for your reversing benefit, they indicate that you are reversing to other road users.

[nype]

Originally Posted by Pentland

The reverse lights aren’t for your reversing benefit, they indicate that you are reversing to other road users.

Is that how it works over there? Guess that’s why you guys have rear fog lights too.

Ok well kidding aside, to correct what I said, they barely indicate that the car is reversing so you might as well slap some tint on there.