VT in a month

KevinLevin · 11-16-2017, 10:21 AM

Afternoon guys. I’m about to VT my 430d, the car is in a great condition however I do need four new tyres. If I was to put cheap ones on before handing back would there be an issue? Or do I need to put the same Bridgestone Potenza on again?

Secondly, I’ve had a M4 style spoiler on since new, the spoiler has a couple of chips now from stones. Should I remove it (ballache) or leave it on?

Cheers

Ads4 · 11-16-2017, 10:30 AM

I VT’d mine a few weeks ago with some shockingly cheap new non-runflats as the front RFTs were very low and I heard they measure the tread. On the inspection they did indeed measure the tread but there wasn’t any mention of the tyres being cheap, their make or that they weren’t RFTs.

KevinLevin · 11-16-2017, 12:43 PM

Thanks for the reply. Does putting non run flats on throw up any errors?

RustyBitz · 11-16-2017, 12:46 PM

Get some part worn tyres; I returned a lease car with part worn and had no charges and saved myself a few bob.

Roo12 · 11-16-2017, 01:30 PM

I VT last year and put some part worn RFT the day before it went back on, saved me a good view quid, you only obligation is to have legal tyres. Probably better to put RFT on

robbiep · 11-16-2017, 02:38 PM

Technically, if you return it without the correct type of tyre (RFT), then they can change them for RFTs and bill you the full whack.

The car should be returned to them 'as standard'.

MarkG_M5Comp · 11-17-2017, 04:47 AM

I went down the part worn route too - no issues.

The spoiler will be reported as damage so wither hide it or remove it. If you only used 3M tape it's doable surprisingly easily.

xenon · 11-17-2017, 04:51 AM

Yes get part-worn RFT.

Goneinsixtyseconds · 11-17-2017, 06:08 AM

You only need 1.6mm tread. I sent an Audi back last year with tyres on that looked like they definitely needed replacing , must've been just ok and didn't hear a thing back.

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KevinLevin General Motors 237 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 430d M Sport + EBII Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: No more than 10 feet from my car.... iTrader: (0)	VT in a month - needs new tyres all round Afternoon guys. I’m about to VT my 430d, the car is in a great condition however I do need four new tyres. If I was to put cheap ones on before handing back would there be an issue? Or do I need to put the same Bridgestone Potenza on again? Secondly, I’ve had a M4 style spoiler on since new, the spoiler has a couple of chips now from stones. Should I remove it (ballache) or leave it on? Cheers __________________ 430d M Sport Plus, 19" M double spoke bi-colour wheels, stop start cruise, pro navigation, sport auto, dynamic suspension, folding/dimming mirrors, rear camera, power seats. Previous - S5 Cabriolet - 442hp
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Ads4 Lieutenant 165 Rep 415 Posts Drives: MPPSK 340i with MP Bodykit Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fleet iTrader: (0)	I VT’d mine a few weeks ago with some shockingly cheap new non-runflats as the front RFTs were very low and I heard they measure the tread. On the inspection they did indeed measure the tread but there wasn’t any mention of the tyres being cheap, their make or that they weren’t RFTs.
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KevinLevin General Motors 237 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 430d M Sport + EBII Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: No more than 10 feet from my car.... iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reply. Does putting non run flats on throw up any errors?
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Roo12 Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 4 Series GC M Sport + Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	I VT last year and put some part worn RFT the day before it went back on, saved me a good view quid, you only obligation is to have legal tyres. Probably better to put RFT on
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robbiep Brigadier General 1983 Rep 3,216 Posts Drives: VW e-Golf ! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Wales, UK iTrader: (0)	Technically, if you return it without the correct type of tyre (RFT), then they can change them for RFTs and bill you the full whack. The car should be returned to them 'as standard'.
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MarkG_M5Comp Supreme Being 1804 Rep 5,425 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I went down the part worn route too - no issues. The spoiler will be reported as damage so wither hide it or remove it. If you only used 3M tape it's doable surprisingly easily. __________________ Current: F90 M5 Competition Gone: F80 M3 Competition Pack / M135i / F15 X5 M50d / Saab 9-5 Aero HOT / F30 335d xDrive M Sport / E92 LCI 320d M Sport / E46 320d M Sport Touring / E46 318i Touring
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xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Yes get part-worn RFT. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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Goneinsixtyseconds Banned 4280 Rep 7,703 Posts Drives: Q7 & Clubman JCW on order Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chesterfield iTrader: (0)	You only need 1.6mm tread. I sent an Audi back last year with tyres on that looked like they definitely needed replacing , must've been just ok and didn't hear a thing back.
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