Going on trip soon...

idyll · 08-12-2008, 11:59 PM

I am going on a 1k mile trip soon and had a question about tires. I have upgraded to non-runflat 19" rims/tires and since my car came with run flats there is no spare.

What do I do if while I am out of town I get a flat? Would BMW Service take me back home and my car to the dealership? Anything I can do to prepare ahead of time? I have about two weeks until I leave.

Thanks

simp0man · 08-13-2008, 12:38 AM

The off road service will help you still but that depends on where your flat is. You got consider how they are going to tow your car. The run flats can run an extra 100 while flat so there you have it. Avoid driving of the edge of the road and cutting people off at on ramps and off ramps, that is where all the possible dangers are...

montreal red · 08-13-2008, 03:01 AM

well i've gotten into trouble on the highway before and i called BMW roadside service... they took a while to come but my car got towed to a nearby dealership and the flat was fixed.

F32Fleet · 08-13-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by idyll

I am going on a 1k mile trip soon and had a question about tires. I have upgraded to non-runflat 19" rims/tires and since my car came with run flats there is no spare.

What do I do if while I am out of town I get a flat? Would BMW Service take me back home and my car to the dealership? Anything I can do to prepare ahead of time? I have about two weeks until I leave.

Thanks

Slime kit and a couple of days because it's going to take as much time to find a new non-rft tire in your 19" size as it would've the OEM RFT's.

EDK99 · 08-13-2008, 10:06 AM

Do you have an inflation kit like this?? http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp

That will cover most flat tire situations and get you to a local shop to get the tire fixed or replaced.

idyll · 08-13-2008, 02:37 PM

Thanks EK 335i, that is what I was hoping for.

rubber_ducky · 08-13-2008, 02:47 PM

You'll probably want to pick up a jack from your bmw dealer as well.

f82phan · 08-13-2008, 02:55 PM

mobility kit

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

noro · 08-13-2008, 02:56 PM

Buy some SLIME and a tire compressor. Mine has been patched for 2 months now, I even auto-x with the tire like that with no problems. Got me home 100 miles away and I didn't have to dash out 200+ dollars to get a new tire...

...did I mention that no spare is just stupid...

EastCoast335i · 08-13-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by e90phan

mobility kit

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

+1
or go with the Continental Tire Kit (same thing as mobility but a lil cheaper)

tintivilus · 08-13-2008, 03:34 PM

I have way more faith in a plug kit than slime. It takes a little longer but tends to be more durable and doesn't gunk up your TPMS sensors.

This is the hardcore version:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...+repair+kit.do

(I think the giant bag is to fit the Griot's compressor)

or something a little more lightweight:

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Grade-...=pd_sbs_auto_4

Either way you'll need a jack and wrench, and plugging in the dark and/or rain would kinda suck.

EastCoast335i · 08-13-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tintivilus

I have way more faith in a plug kit than slime. It takes a little longer but tends to be more durable and doesn't gunk up your TPMS sensors.

This is the hardcore version:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...+repair+kit.do

(I think the giant bag is to fit the Griot's compressor)

or something a little more lightweight:

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Grade-...=pd_sbs_auto_4

Either way you'll need a jack and wrench, and plugging in the dark and/or rain would kinda suck.

yeah i have the Continental kit and a plug kit with jack... i would obviously prefer to plug the tire but i have both just in case im ever caught in a situation where jack the car and taking the time to plug the tire is not feasible.

StoneCold · 08-13-2008, 05:10 PM

You got a lot of inputs there already. Have a great & safe trips bro.

idyll · 08-13-2008, 07:01 PM

Thanks so much, I really appreciate all the info guys!

oe269 · 08-14-2008, 07:44 AM

I also have 19 inc M wheels on my 325I, I got the air pump from a previous MB, bought a tire plug kit and a can of fixed flat tire. planning to get the jack set.
good luck.

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f82phan Colonel 55 Rep 2,864 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in your rear view mirror iTrader: (22)	mobility kit http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 __________________
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noro Colonel 90 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: '91 M3, '04 E46 ZHP, '72 2002 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Buy some SLIME and a tire compressor. Mine has been patched for 2 months now, I even auto-x with the tire like that with no problems. Got me home 100 miles away and I didn't have to dash out 200+ dollars to get a new tire... ...did I mention that no spare is just stupid... __________________ zhpregistry.net - ZHP stats and free classifieds.
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tintivilus Lieutenant Colonel 26 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake County, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00] 2003 325i [0.00]	I have way more faith in a plug kit than slime. It takes a little longer but tends to be more durable and doesn't gunk up your TPMS sensors. This is the hardcore version: http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...+repair+kit.do (I think the giant bag is to fit the Griot's compressor) or something a little more lightweight: http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Grade-...=pd_sbs_auto_4 Either way you'll need a jack and wrench, and plugging in the dark and/or rain would kinda suck.
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StoneCold Captain 13 Rep 623 Posts Drives: BMW 2008 328i Coupe, Pro 02/08 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (1)	You got a lot of inputs there already. Have a great & safe trips bro.
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