Winter tyres
My new BMW 3-Series has R18 run-flat tyres fitted as standard. BMW offers R17 run-flat winter tyres and wheels; would that be better than an independent supplier fitting R18 run-flat winter tyres only to the existing wheels?
Asked on 23 November 2012 by Charles Stanhope
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Yes. More insurance friendly as well.
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