Wheel deal

I recently purchased a BMW 118d SE through the BMW Approved Used scheme and am very happy with it. I received an email from the dealer regarding an offer for winter wheels and tyre set. This is my first rear wheel drive car and would be grateful for your advice.

I live in Kendal, Cumbria and the snow was on the ground for around 3 weeks last winter. I managed to get to work which is a 60 mile round trip but as I have this car now would you recommend changing to winter tyres and wheels? The dealer quoted me £840 for winter tyres (Goodyears) on 16” Steel Wheels, with wheel trims £60. This includes the taking off of my current alloys - delivering them to my home, fitting and balancing. Your thoughts please would be helpful.

Asked on 10 September 2011 by AH, Kendal

Answered by Honest John

BMW advertised an excellent offer of winter tyres already on steel rims for £700 including trims, so maybe £900 is the fitted price and you can save £200 by fitting them yourself, as I did. Just be sure to inform you insurer that you have fitted them. If you want it cheaper, forget the £60 wheel trims.

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