I also have a 2018 M3 which will never see run flats until run-flats drive like the non run-flat OEM Michelins. They drive just as well as any non run-flats, so I'll keep them. Sold 2012 X5 and now have a 2017 X5 5.0 M-Sport with massive Dunlop SSRs. Shortly after, I went back to run flats simply because they drove just as well and I didn't want to have the ML experience. I switched to non-run flats and purchased the kit. With a fully loaded trunk and 5 passengers, it was a nightmare storing the busted 19" wheel/tire in the cabin until my next service center. A few years back, on a 10 Hr trip to North Carolina, I had a flat. ![]() Love my beamer, very attached to it but would never be stupid enough to make that mistake ever again.ĭon't know what BMW you have, but without the kit and without room to store a busted tire, stay with the run-flat. Awesome cars but in my opinion NOT an every day drive type of vehicle. If you lose it, and do not have the wheel lock code from the card that came with your owner’s manual (I bought one without any card with the wheel lock code), that will be another tow to the BMW dealership just to get a wheel lock that will fit. Also being new to a Beamer, definitely definitely hold that wheel lock close to you. Not getting them however can definitely be a hassle if it’s your every day car. The run flats have a performance impact for sure. I do not have room for a spare tire given mine is a convertible. Therefore, if you live a nice area that doesn’t have a significant amount of pot holes and you expect to get a minimal level of flats, I would get non run flat tires but if you have a significant amount of pot holes where you are geographically and expect your car to have a flat more than frequently (which has been my experience with my BMW) I would get the run flats if your not ok with having the constant tows (2 to 3 times a year, it’s a total pain). I purchased the wrong car due to my geographic location. I live in a more cold area (Cleveland, OH in the USA). However, my BMW has always been exceptionally low with low profile tires. When I use to use run flats, the ride I would experience in about a 4-6 month period of time post installation was always very bumpy and undesirable. In my opinion, I would go with non-run flats. ![]() To which I said well if I replace just one tire then that one new tire is going to make all the tires wear uneven.īasically he told me BMW went with run flats to lighten the weight on the car and improve performance. So for arguments sake I said so if my tires have a lot of tread left or are new you're saying it should still be replaced? He said yes. But I'm being told they shouldn't be repaired no matter what the damage. I understand like any tire a tear or slice in the sidewall and they're trash. I know they're made to go 50 miles but I was under the impression they could be repaired. ![]() I'm of the thinking you buy cheap tires, you get cheap tires.īut in talking to the dealership about a jack I figured I'd ask his input on the run flat tires. Also when it comes to tires I'm not concerned about the money, it's not where I look to save money. I've priced out tires and honestly the run flat tires aren't really that much more than non run flats. So I just wanted to ask a general question and get some opinions/feelings on it.ĭo most members of the page that own BMW's with run flat tires feel they are the better option over non run flats? I'm in the process of tracking down a jack kit for my car because it didn't come with one because it came with run flats. I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right forum as I'm new to the page and new to owning a BMW with run flats.
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