Which wheels and tyres would you recommend for my 2010 BMW 528i?

I currently own a BMW 528i SE, first registered in December 2010, which I am very pleased with. However, the tyres on the front are 245/40 R19 94Y and on the rear 275/35 R19 96Y. To replace either tyre is very expensive compared to my previous 2004 BMW 525i SE. I asked my local BMW dealer if there are options. The answer I got was simply that BMW does not recommend any changes because it could affect the safety of the vehicle, the speedometer/odometer readings and would be classed as a change to the specification of the vehicle thus increasing the cost of insurance. Can you advise me of suitable options and can I convert to one tyre size? An increase in insurance costs may be far outweighed by the saving in tyre costs.

Asked on 27 April 2013 by RM, Clevedon,

Answered by Honest John

Standard F10s come on 17-inch non-runflat tyres with an inflation kit in the boot that may be able to inflate a punctured tyre but won’t be much help with a shredded one. Optional 18-inch and 19-inch wheels come with the latest generation runflats.

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