1200Bob Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I got my first flat tire this weekend. My back tire had about 6000 miles when it picked up a nail on the road. I took my tire off the bike and headed for my local BMW dealership. Metzeler Z6/180 $220.95 Wheel weights 6.90 labor 35.00 tax 18.40 total 281.25 Is this a fair price for my back tire? Link to comment
timmr Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 SW Moto has the rear for $145. Buy a front and rear and get them shipped free. Link to comment
mountainred Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 No. go to: southwest moto.org . It is about 130$ plus 14$ delivery (free if you buy 2) then take of the wheel and go to a cycle gear or a japanese dealer, it is about 20$ for mount and balance. I do my own because I live very remote. Link to comment
mountainred Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 whoops, I guessed on the price since I had a BT020 180/55/17 delivered for 118$ plus 14$ shipping from southwest moto. Link to comment
John Bentall Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Same situation here in the UK. BMW dealers buy so few tyres that they are unable to take advantage of bulk-buy discounts from the manufacturers. They will often fit for free at the same time as a service. Link to comment
ben1364 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 It sounds high to me. I had two Metzlers installed by a dealership for about $400 and my wheels were on the bike. Link to comment
JayW Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Is there any concern about a Japanese dealer working with BMW wheels? What about balancing? Is the equipment the same for both kinds of wheels? I have a Honda (but not BMW) dealer close by, but have avoided this option for fear that they will scratch my rim, and not take responsibilty since "they are doing me a favor", especially if I bring in my own tires. Are any of these concerns valid? Jay Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I paid less for wheels on new tires at the dealer for Z-6's, but it was in that neighborhood... which is why my tire changing machine is on the way in the mail... Link to comment
gettysburg Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Did that price include a fan-belt for you bite down on when it's time to drop your pants and bend over? You can find ront+rear tire combos for less than $200. online. Mounting and balancing should be $20-$30 per tire at most bike shops. Link to comment
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