Comments on: Reasons to have Run-flat tires on your BMW http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/ BMW News, Reviews, Test Drives, Photos And Videos Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:30:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Royalt http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-364239 Royalt Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:33:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-364239 Also did your dealer tell you that they want $3,800+tx for a snow tire package ? I guess if you dont care how or what anything costs it doesnt matter . I lucked out and found a set of new set of 18"  #209 model bmw rim & snows with only about 4k miles like new for $1200.00 and I really didnt want to spend that  If I get rid of the RFT Im getting Brigstone  Blizzack DMV1 @$168.00 each and summer tires  staggered Bridgestone Duler HP Sport @6b20776d8aca5340708c6c575755d7b3:disqus  $218 .00 and $235.00 for the wider rears   Also did your dealer tell you that they want $3,800+tx for a snow tire package ? I guess if you dont care how or what anything costs it doesnt matter . I lucked out and found a set of new set of 18″  #209 model bmw rim & snows with only about 4k miles like new for $1200.00 and I really didnt want to spend that 
If I get rid of the RFT Im getting Brigstone  Blizzack DMV1 @$168.00 each and summer tires  staggered Bridgestone Duler HP Sport @6b20776d8aca5340708c6c575755d7b3:disqus  $218 .00 and $235.00 for the wider rears
 

]]> By: Royalt http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-364238 Royalt Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:03:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-364238 Id buy the ins Run flats just "suck" that's all I can say for them I have them on my X5 and I just took them off my 328 . I have no idea why they ever came out with them . On my X they are a V rated tire . Thats stupid who needs a tire rated for 150 mph . BMW needs to go back to a compartment for a spare tire . The ride isnt as good with RFT . And a dealer wont patch a run flat some tire dealers will on the inside of the tire .  The only reason they came out with RFT is so they could save money on the compartment the jack and the spare tire and rim . The RFT wear out mine were shot at 15k  Im real dissapointed with the whole mess and Im not buying any more BMW's because of it  Id buy the ins Run flats just “suck” that’s all I can say for them I have them on my X5 and I just took them off my 328 . I have no idea why they ever came out with them . On my X they are a V rated tire . Thats stupid who needs a tire rated for 150 mph . BMW needs to go back to a compartment for a spare tire . The ride isnt as good with RFT . And a dealer wont patch a run flat some tire dealers will on the inside of the tire . 
The only reason they came out with RFT is so they could save money on the compartment the jack and the spare tire and rim . The RFT wear out mine were shot at 15k 
Im real dissapointed with the whole mess and Im not buying any more BMW’s because of it 

]]> By: Clerkin http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-364235 Clerkin Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:28:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-364235 Bought a new X5 yesterday. Dealer is pushing hard for me to buy tire & wheel insurance because run flats are very susceptible to damage from road surfaces (e.g. potholes) and wheels are much more likely to be damaged due to the low profile nature of run flats. The dealer indicates that it is not uncommon to replace 3 tires and possibly the wheels in a couple of years time and that the insurance which costs $1500 will pay for itself with just one incident. Is the dealer out to make a buck (of course) or is the insurance really a good idea for anyone purchasing a car with run flats?? Bought a new X5 yesterday. Dealer is pushing hard for me to buy tire & wheel insurance because run flats are very susceptible to damage from road surfaces (e.g. potholes) and wheels are much more likely to be damaged due to the low profile nature of run flats. The dealer indicates that it is not uncommon to replace 3 tires and possibly the wheels in a couple of years time and that the insurance which costs $1500 will pay for itself with just one incident. Is the dealer out to make a buck (of course) or is the insurance really a good idea for anyone purchasing a car with run flats??

]]> By: Wilson Monakale http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-362490 Wilson Monakale Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:41:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-362490 how to resert run flat on the dash board how to resert run flat on the dash board

]]> By: Deckomanilo http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-360614 Deckomanilo Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:52:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-360614 Phil it Hanz Kuntz here VP of wheels at BMW. Can I suggest you watch yourself and your smart are comments or we will track you down and get holocaust on your arse Phil it Hanz Kuntz here VP of wheels at BMW. Can I suggest you watch yourself and your smart are comments or we will track you down and get holocaust on your arse

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-360366 Anonymous Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:18:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-360366 SLK 320 & BMW 335xi owner here.  MBZ has 130k miles, and has been the most reliable car I've ever owned.  Just avoid Audis -- unreliable to start, and with a company that practically touts their lack of reliability as a feature. SLK 320 & BMW 335xi owner here.  MBZ has 130k miles, and has been the most reliable car I’ve ever owned.  Just avoid Audis — unreliable to start, and with a company that practically touts their lack of reliability as a feature.

]]> By: BrettBuchanan http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-359560 BrettBuchanan Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:27:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-359560 Well BBQvp, unless you just won the lottery you had better stick with BMW.  I've had 6 MB's until I finally moved up to BMW.  Now driving my 7 series and my new X5...(my 6th and 7th beemer) Im a beemer guy for life......Sorry Benz...you played on the name and not the quality for too long.  Thanks BMW for "The ultimate driving machine" Well BBQvp, unless you just won the lottery you had better stick with BMW.  I’ve had 6 MB’s until I finally moved up to BMW.  Now driving my 7 series and my new X5…(my 6th and 7th beemer) Im a beemer guy for life……Sorry Benz…you played on the name and not the quality for too long.  Thanks BMW for “The ultimate driving machine”

]]> By: Victor http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-359540 Victor Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:01:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-359540 I have run-flats on my new BMW and I HATE them.  I will NEVER buy another car with these worthless tires on it.  My gas mileage sucks with them, they're heavy, they lose air all the time for no reason, and I just got a nail in my tire and it was $400 for a new tire, because you can't fix them.  You just have to throw away a lot of rubber and steel.  These tires are the WORST TIRES EVER and I've had a lot of tires in my 45 years of driving.  I see NO advantage to these tires.  They're too expensive, they're wasteful, they make my car perform worse and now I'm actually afraid to drive my new BMW because I'm taking a $1600 gamble every time I drive out of my driveway - or even just sitting in my driveway because there might be something sharp that's gonna puncture them.  I'll take my Pirrellis back that they used to put on them.  I've never been more furious at BMW for the stupid decision to put them on my car.  If this is the future of BMW, I've just bought my last BMW. I have run-flats on my new BMW and I HATE them.  I will NEVER buy another car with these worthless tires on it.  My gas mileage sucks with them, they’re heavy, they lose air all the time for no reason, and I just got a nail in my tire and it was $400 for a new tire, because you can’t fix them.  You just have to throw away a lot of rubber and steel.  These tires are the WORST TIRES EVER and I’ve had a lot of tires in my 45 years of driving.  I see NO advantage to these tires.  They’re too expensive, they’re wasteful, they make my car perform worse and now I’m actually afraid to drive my new BMW because I’m taking a $1600 gamble every time I drive out of my driveway – or even just sitting in my driveway because there might be something sharp that’s gonna puncture them.  I’ll take my Pirrellis back that they used to put on them.  I’ve never been more furious at BMW for the stupid decision to put them on my car.  If this is the future of BMW, I’ve just bought my last BMW.

]]> By: Nala http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-359316 Nala Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:55:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-359316 All of BMW's reasons for using RFTs are invalid from my point of view. I have been changing tyres & repairing vehicles since early teens and know how to do it safely and correctly. Granted most people who now buy BMW cars wouldn't have a clue, but those who do should have a choice. I have had many since my first BM in 1971 and think that the idea of BMW being a drivers car is becoming lost. Why would you buy an Auto Beemer, or need traction control or reversing sensors. I'm sad to say that Bmw now seem to be associated with yuppies where I live, most of these don't even know where the engine is, let alone know how to change a wheel. All of BMW’s reasons for using RFTs are invalid from my point of view. I have been changing tyres & repairing vehicles since early teens and know how to do it safely and correctly. Granted most people who now buy BMW cars wouldn’t have a clue, but those who do should have a choice. I have had many since my first BM in 1971 and think that the idea of BMW being a drivers car is becoming lost. Why would you buy an Auto Beemer, or need traction control or reversing sensors. I’m sad to say that Bmw now seem to be associated with yuppies where I live, most of these don’t even know where the engine is, let alone know how to change a wheel.

]]> By: MikeC http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-358704 MikeC Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:05:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-358704 Run Flat tires can be patched.  I did it once with my last BMW without problems (drove another 20,000 Km on them).  BMW will tell you they can't but as long as the puncture is in the tread, it's fine.  On my new BMW I have gotten rid of the run flats. Run Flat tires can be patched.  I did it once with my last BMW without problems (drove another 20,000 Km on them).  BMW will tell you they can’t but as long as the puncture is in the tread, it’s fine.  On my new BMW I have gotten rid of the run flats.

]]> By: David_335i http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-358703 David_335i Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:58:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-358703 Bojangles... Run Flat Tires (RFTs) cannot be patched.  You have to replace the whole tire. That's the con. The pro is if you do get a flat, you can drive up to 150 miles at up to 50 miles per hour if needed. Bojangles… Run Flat Tires (RFTs) cannot be patched.  You have to replace the whole tire. That’s the con. The pro is if you do get a flat, you can drive up to 150 miles at up to 50 miles per hour if needed.

]]> By: Wingfanz http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-358590 Wingfanz Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:45:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-358590 My daughter bought her Mini about six months ago. She has had two flats in that time. Previously with her last car she had a total of one flat in three years and that was due to somebody purposely flattening the tire. These run flat tires (rlt) are a joke. Yes she can drive to a BMW dealer, oh and only if it has a mini dept and get it (replaced). There is no repairing these tires, according to the dealer. These tires are approx $250 each installed, ouch!! The BMW itself is a great vehicle. My son had a three series and was hit by someone who blew a red light. Hit him right on the drivers side. Car was total loss but he was not injured. The passenger compartment was not compromised in any way. The windshield spidered but did not come into the vehicle. I was very impressed the way it hyeld up. My daughter bought her Mini about six months ago. She has had two flats in that time. Previously with her last car she had a total of one flat in three years and that was due to somebody purposely flattening the tire. These run flat tires (rlt) are a joke. Yes she can drive to a BMW dealer, oh and only if it has a mini dept and get it (replaced). There is no repairing these tires, according to the dealer. These tires are approx $250 each installed, ouch!! The BMW itself is a great vehicle. My son had a three series and was hit by someone who blew a red light. Hit him right on the drivers side. Car was total loss but he was not injured. The passenger compartment was not compromised in any way. The windshield spidered but did not come into the vehicle. I was very impressed the way it hyeld up.

]]> By: Msquellor http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-358030 Msquellor Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:38:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-358030 I would not have a car newer than 1999 because these stupid computer cars all suck just like these run flat (made to fail) pos.so called tires. I would not have a car newer than 1999 because these stupid computer cars all suck just like these run flat (made to fail) pos.so called tires.

]]> By: Royalt http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-357565 Royalt Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:09:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-357565 Sisko   Hi What size and kind of tires did you replace them with I hav a 2010 X5 and it came with 255/50R-19 fronts and 285/45 R19 on the rear Sisko   Hi What size and kind of tires did you replace them with I hav a 2010 X5 and it came with 255/50R-19 fronts and 285/45 R19 on the rear

]]> By: Royalt http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-357563 Royalt Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:11:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-357563 You are headed for worse problems with MB You are headed for worse problems with MB

]]> By: Royalt http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-357562 Royalt Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:08:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-357562 BMW and their tires are BS Complete BS I have a 2010 X5  and a 2009 Z4 with a V rated tire and I hate the cars . That tire is a soft tire thats rated for 150mph and costs an arm and to add insult to injury they only last 20k miles . Who in their right mind needs a V rated tire rated at 150mph in normal day to day commuting . Everything about BMW is status I thought they were an above average preforming  vehicle with an above average resale . They are are worse than any other car made . The dealers thrive on some .10 millionare comming in and paying 5x more than anything is worth .And if something is wrong you better get out the checkbook cause they are going to stick it to you like nobodys busisness .  Im going back to Honda Honda & Toyota are the best deal in the market dollar for dollar you cant beat them . I dont have to impress anyone .  BMW can stuff their status up somewhere where the sun dont shine BMW and their tires are BS Complete BS I have a 2010 X5  and a 2009 Z4 with a V rated tire and I hate the cars . That tire is a soft tire thats rated for 150mph and costs an arm and to add insult to injury they only last 20k miles . Who in their right mind needs a V rated tire rated at 150mph in normal day to day commuting . Everything about BMW is status I thought they were an above average preforming  vehicle with an above average resale . They are are worse than any other car made . The dealers thrive on some .10 millionare comming in and paying 5x more than anything is worth .And if something is wrong you better get out the checkbook cause they are going to stick it to you like nobodys busisness .  Im going back to Honda Honda & Toyota are the best deal in the market dollar for dollar you cant beat them . I dont have to impress anyone .  BMW can stuff their status up somewhere where the sun dont shine

]]> By: Mdgladstone http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-357420 Mdgladstone Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:25:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-357420 I just replaced the Bridgestone RFT tires that came with my 2003 BMW Z4 after 36000 miles.  I was apprehensive about taking the step to replacing them with regular tires but after much research and anguish I bought 4 Dunlop Direzza z101  225/50r16  because I read some good reviews and they were only $130 each.  I only use the car in nice weather (extra car) so we only average 4k miles per year.  The new tires are 1000 percent better.  They are quiet and they ride and handle like a dream.  The comparison is like these tires have air in them and the run flats were solid rubber.  I can't believe I waited so long to do it.  I don't understand BMW's hard line philosophy. I just replaced the Bridgestone RFT tires that came with my 2003 BMW Z4 after 36000 miles.  I was apprehensive about taking the step to replacing them with regular tires but after much research and anguish I
bought 4 Dunlop Direzza z101  225/50r16  because I read some good reviews and they were only $130 each.  I
only use the car in nice weather (extra car) so we only average 4k miles per year.  The new tires are 1000 percent better.  They are quiet and they ride and handle like a dream.  The comparison is like these tires have air in them and the run flats were solid rubber.  I can’t believe I waited so long to do it.  I don’t understand BMW’s hard line philosophy.

]]> By: Akhurdajian http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-357358 Akhurdajian Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:41:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-357358 do you have to adjust the suspension if you switch them to regular tires? do you have to adjust the suspension if you switch them to regular tires?

]]> By: Akhurdajian http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-357357 Akhurdajian Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:34:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-357357 Do any of you recommend putting run-flats in the front and standard tires in the back? I've had to change the front tires already so it's too late to change those. Now it's time to change the back ones and I'm considering getting regular tires because of the nightmare run flats have caused. Do any of you recommend putting run-flats in the front and standard tires in the back? I’ve had to change the front tires already so it’s too late to change those. Now it’s time to change the back ones and I’m considering getting regular tires because of the nightmare run flats have caused.

]]> By: disgruntled http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/03/12/reasons-to-have-run-flat-tires-on-your-bmw/#comment-356811 disgruntled Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:40:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=10690#comment-356811 I have just had to replace my second rear tyre within 6 months, on my 530d tourer (apparently they always wear out on the inside wall, whilst the tread still looks fine) Mobile tyre mechanic came out and told me 50% of his business was with BMW's and run flat tyres... They are a nightmare! It took 3 days to get hold of the tyre (Bridgestone NCT5), which is 60% more expensive than the non run flat equivelent... And "run flat" my ar$e - the tyre was completely shredded after driving just 10 miles after losing tyre pressure warning. Result - I ended up getting towed home by the RAC, because I had no spare wheel... Doh!! I cannot help thinking BMW's decision to fit run flats on their cars is more to do with a healthy balance sheet in their favour, than car safety. It has certainly left a hefty dent in my wallet, and a bitter taste in my mouth. At the end of the day I will think very carefully about buying a BMW with run flat tyres again... And that Mercedes E-class  estate my neighbour has recently bought, does look very nice..... I have just had to replace my second rear tyre within 6 months, on my 530d tourer (apparently they always wear out on the inside wall, whilst the tread still looks fine)
Mobile tyre mechanic came out and told me 50% of his business was with BMW’s and run flat tyres… They are a nightmare! It took 3 days to get hold of the tyre (Bridgestone NCT5), which is 60% more expensive than the non run flat equivelent…
And “run flat” my ar$e – the tyre was completely shredded after driving just 10 miles after losing tyre pressure warning. Result – I ended up getting towed home by the RAC, because I had no spare wheel… Doh!!

I cannot help thinking BMW’s decision to fit run flats on their cars is more to do with a healthy balance sheet in their favour, than car safety. It has certainly left a hefty dent in my wallet, and a bitter taste in my mouth.

At the end of the day I will think very carefully about buying a BMW with run flat tyres again… And that Mercedes E-class  estate my neighbour has recently bought, does look very nice…..

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