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zz135i · 05-26-2011, 07:17 PM

What is the acceptable condition of run-flats when you return a leased car? I have the stock run-flats on my 135 now, but i want to take the run flats off and put performance tires on. Just wondering how long i can use the run-flats to make sure they are in acceptable shape when i return the car. Thanks

larryn · 05-26-2011, 07:37 PM

You'll get a kit with a "what to expecct", along with an acceptable tire depth gauge, and a dent wizard. The packet will explain excessive damage costs..

BUT I've found that if you are re-upping to another car.. pretty much all is forgiven. I did not lease my 135i, but I've turned in tires with cord showing as I was picking up my next bimmer.. no penalty.

Of course, YMMV, and I'm 9 BMWs deep in new car purchases.

ralawren · 05-28-2011, 04:53 PM

Check the owner section on bmwusa. I think the minimum is 4/32.

05-26-2011, 07:17 PM	#1
zz135i New Member Drives: 2012 135i vert Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Returning Run Flats What is the acceptable condition of run-flats when you return a leased car? I have the stock run-flats on my 135 now, but i want to take the run flats off and put performance tires on. Just wondering how long i can use the run-flats to make sure they are in acceptable shape when i return the car. Thanks
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05-26-2011, 07:37 PM	#2
larryn Major General Drives: '97 332ti, '10 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,313 iTrader: (2)	You'll get a kit with a "what to expecct", along with an acceptable tire depth gauge, and a dent wizard. The packet will explain excessive damage costs.. BUT I've found that if you are re-upping to another car.. pretty much all is forgiven. I did not lease my 135i, but I've turned in tires with cord showing as I was picking up my next bimmer.. no penalty. Of course, YMMV, and I'm 9 BMWs deep in new car purchases.

05-28-2011, 04:53 PM	#3
ralawren Private Drives: 2010 128i Arctic White, Sport Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	Check the owner section on bmwusa. I think the minimum is 4/32.