Tires on lease returns

mach330 · 05-01-2010, 01:41 PM

Quick question...do we have to have the same tires when we return our leases? meaning if it came with the ps2's, it has to come back with a set of ps2? or can we have whatever we want in there?

montreal red · 05-01-2010, 04:56 PM

usually you have to return the car with the OEM tires. so you cant put a set of cheap general tires for example. but its possible that your dealer might let you off the hook if you have a good relationship with them so clarify this point with the them.

GOLFFRR · 05-01-2010, 08:41 PM

you need to have the oem wheels on. also they need to have a decent amount of tread left on them. Technically the dealership can charge you for new rubber if your tires are worn when you turn it in! basically on the lease you need to return the vehicle exactly the way you picked it up.

GOLFFRR · 05-01-2010, 08:42 PM

Are you going to get another M when your lease is up? or go a different route?

mach330 · 05-03-2010, 01:48 AM

Thx for the info. That sux abt own tires. I guess we can't return w vreds. Nut hav to go w family car nxt like da x5.

**ben@tirerack** · 05-07-2010, 06:53 PM

I've found dealer policies vary on this. Some say must be an OE tire (you could probably get away with the Conti's, since they were OEM on some) many just say it has to meet or exceed original speed/load rating.

Definitely look at the terms of your contract, and if it is unclear, get a statement in writing regarding the expectations prior to turning it in .

You'll never go wrong using the OEM, but a lot of times just matching specs will be enough.

05-01-2010, 01:41 PM	#1
mach330 You don't know JACK!!! 43 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i Join Date: May 2005 Location: The OC iTrader: (3)	Tires on lease returns Quick question...do we have to have the same tires when we return our leases? meaning if it came with the ps2's, it has to come back with a set of ps2? or can we have whatever we want in there? __________________ Rated /// M
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-01-2010, 04:56 PM	#2
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	usually you have to return the car with the OEM tires. so you cant put a set of cheap general tires for example. but its possible that your dealer might let you off the hook if you have a good relationship with them so clarify this point with the them. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-01-2010, 08:41 PM	#3
GOLFFRR 10810 Rep 27,596 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	you need to have the oem wheels on. also they need to have a decent amount of tread left on them. Technically the dealership can charge you for new rubber if your tires are worn when you turn it in! basically on the lease you need to return the vehicle exactly the way you picked it up. __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-01-2010, 08:42 PM	#4
GOLFFRR 10810 Rep 27,596 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	Are you going to get another M when your lease is up? or go a different route? __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-03-2010, 01:48 AM	#5
mach330 You don't know JACK!!! 43 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i Join Date: May 2005 Location: The OC iTrader: (3)	Thx for the info. That sux abt own tires. I guess we can't return w vreds. Nut hav to go w family car nxt like da x5. __________________ Rated /// M
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-07-2010, 06:53 PM	#6
ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor 87 Rep 964 Posts Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN iTrader: (0)	I've found dealer policies vary on this. Some say must be an OE tire (you could probably get away with the Conti's, since they were OEM on some) many just say it has to meet or exceed original speed/load rating. Definitely look at the terms of your contract, and if it is unclear, get a statement in writing regarding the expectations prior to turning it in . You'll never go wrong using the OEM, but a lot of times just matching specs will be enough. __________________ _______________________________________________ I have accepted a new position at Tire Rack and am no longer in the sales department. gary@tirerack.com is available to assist with M3 questions. Last edited by ben@tirerack; 05-07-2010 at 06:54 PM.. Reason: grammar/spelling
	Appreciate 0 Quote