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[Zirenz2006]

I have a leased E92 335i. The lease is up at the end of November and I will be giving the car back however it needs tires now.

Can anyone recommend a descent tire that will give me a good ride for the next 5 months but nothing too crazy in price?

When I had my leased 545i and I had to replace the tires I went with non-run flats because they were drastically cheaper than the run flats. I'd like to do the same thing again.

Again, I don't want a crap tire because I still have to drive the car for 5 more months but I don't want the best tires either.

Any recommendations? Thanks!

[40yroldawakening]

this guy could sell you some !!!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156000

[E30M3Driver]

My understanding is with a lease you have to turn it in with Run Flats or you will get dinged. If that is the case, get the Michelin Run Flats instead of the bridgestones.

If you have a different experience and want to go with a cheap tire in stock fitment, the General Exclaims have a pretty good reputation in the bang for the buck category.

[Zirenz2006]

Originally Posted by 40yroldawakening

this guy could sell you some !!!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156000

I read that, very funny!

[Zirenz2006]

Originally Posted by E30M3Driver

My understanding is with a lease you have to turn it in with Run Flats or you will get dinged. If that is the case, get the Michelin Run Flats instead of the bridgestones.

If you have a different experience and want to go with a cheap tire in stock fitment, the General Exclaims have a pretty good reputation in the bang for the buck category.

Thanks for the info. I actually turned in my 545i without run flats and no issues.

[DrGP]

Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

Thanks for the info. I actually turned in my 545i without run flats and no issues.

You had better recheck with your dealer. Mine said that since Rfs were standard feature and there is no jack, car had to be returned with RF tires. Additionally, he told me there is a list of "BMW approved" tires that they accept on a lease return. BTW, the dealer has the option of accepting the tires or not since they no longer return the cars to BMWNA. They recondition the cars themselves and put them back on their own lots.