[FlexMagnum]

So this happened today.


I'm thinking best case scenario, I can order on tire rack, have it mounted and balanced at a local shop but I'm wondering how much it costs to do the high speed balancing at the dealer?

[overcoil]

I think I paid $36 (taking in the wheel off the car) mount and balance at dealer.

[Viffermike]

Originally Posted by FlexMagnum

So this happened today.


I'm thinking best case scenario, I can order on tire rack, have it mounted and balanced at a local shop but I'm wondering how much it costs to do the high speed balancing at the dealer?

Damn, dude. You're screwed.

[FlexMagnum]

Originally Posted by ScottSinger

I think I paid $36 (taking in the wheel off the car) mount and balance at dealer.

You mean high speed balance or just a regular balance?

[overcoil]

Originally Posted by FlexMagnum

You mean high speed balance or just a regular balance?

Just checked my receipt
39.95 total - strictly labor charge

BMW Recommended Road Force Balance - is what the receipt reads.

And it's perfectly smooth at 120+

[crabu2]

Road force balancing is the best, but usually not needed.. I've only needed road force balancing on tires that were really whacked...

I've got a high speed balancer at home and I haven't had any issues with it not being able to balance a tire.

[Deutsche-Broke]

Originally Posted by Viffermike

Damn, dude. You're screwed.

That was so bad I laughed...

Booooo....

[FlexMagnum]

Originally Posted by ScottSinger

Just checked my receipt
39.95 total - strictly labor charge

BMW Recommended Road Force Balance - is what the receipt reads.

And it's perfectly smooth at 120+

Beautiful, thanks buddy!

[TheCaptain]

Have you considered just repairing the screw hole? It looks like the screw is far away enough from the sidewall that a tire shop can just repair it with a plug for $0-$10.

[crabu2]

Originally Posted by TheCaptain

Have you considered just repairing the screw hole? It looks like the screw is far away enough from the sidewall that a tire shop can just repair it with a plug for $0-$10.

Tire shops usually go by the 1 inch rule.. If the hole is within an inch of the shoulder, they won't try a repair... And that screw looks like it's right in the shoulder.

[FlexMagnum]

Originally Posted by TheCaptain

Have you considered just repairing the screw hole? It looks like the screw is far away enough from the sidewall that a tire shop can just repair it with a plug for $0-$10.

I have the stock run-flats

I was under the assumption you cant patch them

[overcoil]

Depends.

Just go to manufacturer website and read what they suggest.

Though your nail is probably too far off the 'crown' area to be safely patched.