Runflat tyre question

[tRoN]

I have a Mercedes that has “MOE” runflat tyres.

What are the consequences to warranty and maintenance plan of using non-MOE runflats like Bmw or Audi approved as there is a significant price difference

 

[KingMikel]

Your warranty will be voided. I know it as the "Star" rating. BMW told me that it needs the star on the tyre for you to retain warranty.

 

[ArmatageShanks]

OEM you mean, stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer.

 

[Neuk_]

I have a Mercedes that has “MOE” runflat tyres.

What are the consequences to warranty and maintenance plan of using non-MOE runflats like Bmw or Audi approved as there is a significant price difference

What did Mercedes say?

 

[tRoN]

What did Mercedes say?

They don’t know. Emailed MBSA and no reply.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Bmw allows replace it with normal tyres, but you loose your motorplan if you in accident.

 

[namzsteve]

They don’t know. Emailed MBSA and no reply.

Don't think you'll get a reply. Best you call them or visit a branch

 

[Neuk_]

They don’t know. Emailed MBSA and no reply.

Get whatever feedback you do, in writing so that you know for the future.

 

[Neuk_]

Bmw allows replace it with normal tyres, but you loose your motorplan if you in accident.

Because of the tyres?

Oh, and *lose.

 

[Barbarian Conan]

That doesn't sound right....

 

[AdrianH]

I changed all 4 my bosses BMW X3 run flats last year, cost a cool R20k

 

[Zyk1]

Bmw allows replace it with normal tyres, but you loose your motorplan if you in accident.

Not sure about motor plan but I'm sure insurance companies will investigate further if you in an accident

 

[Colin62]

I changed all 4 my bosses BMW X3 run flats last year, cost a cool R20k

That was generous of you.

 

[AdrianH]

That was generous of you.

... with her credit card

 

[pinball wizard]

What did Mercedes say?

They said "who the **** is Moe"?

 

[Messugga]

BMW voids warranty and motorplan if you don't fit OEM tires. Which sucks, because run flats are pretty meh, nevermind expensive. 5k for a front tire, 6k for a rear on my car.

 

[Neuk_]

Not sure about motor plan but I'm sure insurance companies will investigate further if you in an accident

They do that whether you have run flats or not to ensure the tyre you have on the car is within legal limits and correctly spec'd for the car in terms of size, speed rating, etc.

 

[Neuk_]

BMW voids warranty and motorplan if you don't fit OEM tires. Which sucks, because run flats are pretty meh, nevermind expensive. 5k for a front tire, 6k for a rear on my car.

I have never heard of this happening to anyone by any manufacturer as long as you are fitting the correct size and specification.

 

[pinball wizard]

BMW voids warranty and motorplan if you don't fit OEM tires. Which sucks, because run flats are pretty meh, nevermind expensive. 5k for a front tire, 6k for a rear on my car.

Please provide proof of this. I'm fascinated.

 

[pinball wizard]

insurance companies will investigate further if you in an accident

If you have standard tyres and not run flats? Please provide the excerpt from your policy wording?