Unusual tyre wear on a BMW X5

I have a BMW X5 4.0d from new, bought in September 2010. At the first service, today, I am told that I need four new tyres at 18,800 miles. They are Continental 285/45 R19 run flat. Can this be right?

My last X5 did 40,000 miles on the original tyres. I am a very careful driver and have not caused this premature wear myself.

Asked on 15 June 2012 by Lyn Leventon

Answered by Honest John

Normal tyre wear for huge low profile tyres on an X5. www.event-tyres quotes £285.65 for Continental runflats this size. I doubt you'll beat that.

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