F10 M5 - NO TYRES FOR 8 WEEKS!

[Jonny TVR]

295/30/ZR20 101Y MICHELIN PILOT SUPERSPORTS
Michelin apparently have a backlog of 52 orders and there is an 8 week lead time with no stock in the UK.
I need my car and can't be without it for a day nevermind 2 months.
There is no alternative to these that would be approved by BMW or my insurance company.

[HoHoHo]

I've got Pirelli on mine so surely you have a choice?

I know it's not idea to have two makes on the car but they're not on the same axel, alternatively buy 4 new and sell the old fronts on eBay?

[Jonny TVR]

HoHoHo said:

I've got Pirelli on mine so surely you have a choice?

I know it's not idea to have two makes on the car but they're not on the same axel, alternatively buy 4 new and sell the old fronts on eBay?

Thanks Hohoho

The front probably need replacing soon anyway. What type of Pirelli did you go for and did you have to get the OK from your insurance company?

[andye30m3]

I've ordered from these guys, they were good value and arrived quickly.

http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres/mich...

[HoHoHo]

Jonny TVR said:

HoHoHo said:

I've got Pirelli on mine so surely you have a choice?

I know it's not idea to have two makes on the car but they're not on the same axel, alternatively buy 4 new and sell the old fronts on eBay?

Thanks Hohoho

The front probably need replacing soon anyway. What type of Pirelli did you go for and did you have to get the OK from your insurance company?

I've just left my car and will be back later.

They were on the car from new and to be honest didn't even think about mentioning tyre make to my insurers.

[Jonny TVR]

HoHoHo said:

I've just left my car and will be back later.

They were on the car from new and to be honest didn't even think about mentioning tyre make to my insurers.

I can't use Pirelli as they aren't BMW approved.

BMW dealer can now get some in 7 days. BMW UK will provide a hire car during this time. However tyres seem expensive at £400 each including VAT and including fitting

[Jonny TVR]

andye30m3 said:

I've ordered from these guys, they were good value and arrived quickly.

http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres/mich...

Thanks but imagine their lead time is long as there is no stock in the UK and BMW have located mine in Germany which will take 7 days to get to me. I'm paying a premium for this at £400 inc fitted & VAT

[-Z-]

Jonny TVR said:

I can't use Pirelli as they aren't BMW approved.

BMW dealer can now get some in 7 days. BMW UK will provide a hire car during this time. However tyres seem expensive at £400 each including VAT and including fitting

As HoHoHo said BMW fit Pirellis to the M5 when they have no Michelin stock so they are approved.

This Pirelli is BMW approved and in stock?

http://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/pirelli/pzer...

Edited by -Z- on Wednesday 9th July 13:35

[Jonny TVR]

-Z- said:

As HoHoHo said BMW fit Pirellis to the M5 when they have no Michelin stock so they are approved.

Exeter Westerley BMW said they don't when I said that to them

[-Z-]

Jonny TVR said:

Exeter Westerley BMW said they don't when I said that to them

I've posted the link above to the BMW approved pirelli.

They might not know about it or are trying to get you to buy theirs I guess.

[W8PMC]

New M5's can leave the factory with Pirelli P-Zero's. I've no idea if this takes place due to limited stock of the MPSS or A N Other reason, but 2 unregistered M5's sat in Bowker Preston with P-Zero's fitted.

[Palmball]

Jonny TVR said:

I can't use Pirelli as they aren't BMW approved.

BMW dealer can now get some in 7 days. BMW UK will provide a hire car during this time. However tyres seem expensive at £400 each including VAT and including fitting

That simply can't be true and I think you've been misinformed - I had a brand new M5 courtesy car a couple of weeks ago (less than 700 miles on the clock) and it had Pirelli P-Zero's fitted all round.

The shortage of tyres probably explains why this brand new M5 had Pirelli's from the factory and therefore means the tyre must be approved.

[Jonny TVR]

Palmball said:

That simply can't be true and I think you've been misinformed - I had a brand new M5 courtesy car a couple of weeks ago (less than 700 miles on the clock) and it had Pirelli P-Zero's fitted all round.

The shortage of tyres probably explains why this brand new M5 had Pirelli's from the factory and therefore means the tyre must be approved.

Phoned the dealer I got it from and they said yes Pirelli's are an option as there is a new one they have with them on. However there is also a shortage of these. Apparently its a very unpopular size. Given up as I can't spend anymore time on this.

[jon-]

BMW can't force you to use * tyres anyway.

Also, UK stock:

http://lovetyres.com/search/tyres/295-30-20/brand/...

[Jonny TVR]

jon- said:

BMW can't force you to use * tyres anyway.

Also, UK stock:

http://lovetyres.com/search/tyres/295-30-20/brand/...

Thanks Jon .. just ordered with them and should get them Friday. Why have I wasted so much time today with Protyre and BMW! Plus saved £250.

[W8PMC]

I have to be honest though, i'm no expert on tyre performance but i'd be mighty pissed off if my £75k M5 was delivered with P-Zero's rather than MPSS. I'm sure the Pirelli tyre is good but the MPSS's are truly epic & having hooned around Anglesey Circuit on Monday in mine, they're by far the best tyre i've experienced on any car.

[Jonny TVR]

Got an email from love tyres and surprise surprise they don't have 4 in stock but have none and say its going to be a long wait. The Pirellis are also unavailable but only from order from Pirelli. Whats going on! will have to now wait 7 days to get from the dealer at a £250 premium

[clabcon]

Might work out cheaper/quicker to import them from tirerack USA. Did this for 255/35/18 MPSS, which are not available in Europe.

[RichardM5]

I got some 275/35 R18 PSS from Tire Rack before they were available in Europe, they ended up costing £315 each after adding shipping, duty and VAT!

[Jazzer]

This is a disaster, it really is. The same thing happened with my E60, had to get them through stealers.

The Michelins are amazing and I fortunately have good life left in all of mine, even after 13000 miles.

Will order and wait, hoping there are no mishaps in the meantime.....