Leasing and Tires

mikey0120 · 04-06-2009, 09:03 PM

I am currently leasing a 335i sedan and the factory tires are shot after 25k miles. It came with Bridgestone RE050 RFT's. I want to replace my current set with a set of Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP. I figure they can't be any worse than the Bridgestones.

Question is, will I have a problem when I return the vehicle b/c the tires brand is not the same? Isn't the Michelin, the OE tire BMW uses now?

Any help is greatly appreciated. TIA!

solefald · 04-06-2009, 09:50 PM

i think it all depends on the dealer and who is inspecting your car at the end of the lease.
some people wont even notices and some are super anal and will try to charge you for the tires.

Peter@VMRWheels · 04-06-2009, 11:10 PM

You can't return it with bald tires and sometimes they will fuss about having off brands, but if you return it with PS2's they will definitely not have a problem. But solefald is right, it depends on how they feel that day, when they inspect your car. I would watch out if you decide to put other stuff like Nexen, Wanli, Lexani tires, etc. For the official answer you can call BMWFS to see.

mike-y · 04-07-2009, 10:36 AM

I think as long as you have RFT's of some sort, you are good. but call to be sure.

Nikos335i · 04-07-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mike-y

I think as long as you have RFT's of some sort, you are good. but call to be sure.

+1

Since most RFT tires are made from top tire manufacturers it should not be a problem!

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 04-07-2009, 01:57 PM

Must be RFT

F32Fleet · 04-07-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

Must be RFT

+1 AND have same speed rating.

mikey0120 · 04-08-2009, 04:08 PM

Thanks for all of the replies. I have an appt tomorrow to have the tires changed.

04-06-2009, 09:03 PM	#1
mikey0120 Lieutenant 41 Rep 452 Posts Drives: F10 535Xi M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockland County, NY iTrader: (11)	Leasing and Tires I am currently leasing a 335i sedan and the factory tires are shot after 25k miles. It came with Bridgestone RE050 RFT's. I want to replace my current set with a set of Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP. I figure they can't be any worse than the Bridgestones. Question is, will I have a problem when I return the vehicle b/c the tires brand is not the same? Isn't the Michelin, the OE tire BMW uses now? Any help is greatly appreciated. TIA! __________________ Retired: 2013 F10 535Xi M-Sport Retired: 2010 E90 335i M-Sport Retired: 2007 E90 335i Retired: 2001 E46 330i
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solefald Nigerian Prince 385 Rep 2,180 Posts Drives: '11 F25 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List '11 BMW F25 [0.00]	i think it all depends on the dealer and who is inspecting your car at the end of the lease. some people wont even notices and some are super anal and will try to charge you for the tires. __________________ http://soundcloud.com/djtchort
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Peter@VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 93 Rep 685 Posts Drives: P85D Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	You can't return it with bald tires and sometimes they will fuss about having off brands, but if you return it with PS2's they will definitely not have a problem. But solefald is right, it depends on how they feel that day, when they inspect your car. I would watch out if you decide to put other stuff like Nexen, Wanli, Lexani tires, etc. For the official answer you can call BMWFS to see.
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	I think as long as you have RFT's of some sort, you are good. but call to be sure.
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PaulBailey@ltbmw General 663 Rep 26,878 Posts Drives: 2-325 330 2-335 2-Z4 2-135 X5d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E90 [7.00] 2011 BMW 335i E92 [7.96]	Must be RFT
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mikey0120 Lieutenant 41 Rep 452 Posts Drives: F10 535Xi M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockland County, NY iTrader: (11)	Thanks for all of the replies. I have an appt tomorrow to have the tires changed. __________________ Retired: 2013 F10 535Xi M-Sport Retired: 2010 E90 335i M-Sport Retired: 2007 E90 335i Retired: 2001 E46 330i
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