getting rid of my run-flats..

xlredmanlx · 09-25-2009, 09:54 PM

I got my 2008 335XI in January of this year. 3 weeks into having my car I hit a pot hole. Not a HUGE pot hole but a decent size one and it gave my run-flat tire a bubble. I paid over $300 to get it fixed. Yesterday, I hit a pot hole again and again have to replace the tire. Besides this problem, if i hit anything in the road, it sounds like I'm hitting a curb. These tires suck. I'm thinking of instead of paying $300 to replace it, to just buy 4 non run-flats and throwing them on my wheels. What you guys think? The only downfall is that I won't have a spare tire and also that my car is leased so when the lease is up ill have to put the run-flats back on. Any advice? (please no comments on me hitting pot holes. it happens and ive never had a problem with any other car. )

yamazaho · 09-25-2009, 10:18 PM

Getting some none run-flat for your ride man, You will be very pleased with the decreased amount of tire noise and smoother ride. I have been running none run-flat for over 3 years and is very happy with it. If you are worried about the spare, just get the mobility kit from BMW.

David9962000 · 09-25-2009, 10:38 PM

It's the best thing that I ever did to my car by far.

perrymaxima · 09-26-2009, 12:26 AM

Newbie here but what's the cons to RFT other than cost? this is my 6th car and first BMW...

CirrusSR22 · 09-26-2009, 09:35 AM

Cons.

Many shops refuse to plug them when they'd plug a normal tire.
Many shops refuse mount them
They are harder to find locally so it might take a while to get a replacment.
Some say a harsher ride and more road noise.

David9962000 · 09-26-2009, 10:00 AM

And they're heavy, lighter tires will improve performance.

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xlredmanlx Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: BMW 335XI 08 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	getting rid of my run-flats.. I got my 2008 335XI in January of this year. 3 weeks into having my car I hit a pot hole. Not a HUGE pot hole but a decent size one and it gave my run-flat tire a bubble. I paid over $300 to get it fixed. Yesterday, I hit a pot hole again and again have to replace the tire. Besides this problem, if i hit anything in the road, it sounds like I'm hitting a curb. These tires suck. I'm thinking of instead of paying $300 to replace it, to just buy 4 non run-flats and throwing them on my wheels. What you guys think? The only downfall is that I won't have a spare tire and also that my car is leased so when the lease is up ill have to put the run-flats back on. Any advice? (please no comments on me hitting pot holes. it happens and ive never had a problem with any other car. )
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yamazaho Wang D.D.S. 188 Rep 7,054 Posts Drives: 14' WRX, 15' W205 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [7.76]	Getting some none run-flat for your ride man, You will be very pleased with the decreased amount of tire noise and smoother ride. I have been running none run-flat for over 3 years and is very happy with it. If you are worried about the spare, just get the mobility kit from BMW. __________________ Official Houston Chat Thread
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David9962000 Captain 77 Rep 683 Posts Drives: Bayerische Motoren Werke Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	It's the best thing that I ever did to my car by far.
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perrymaxima Lieutenant 27 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oahu, HI iTrader: (7)	Newbie here but what's the cons to RFT other than cost? this is my 6th car and first BMW...
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CirrusSR22 Major 347 Rep 1,326 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	Cons. Many shops refuse to plug them when they'd plug a normal tire. Many shops refuse mount them They are harder to find locally so it might take a while to get a replacment. Some say a harsher ride and more road noise.
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David9962000 Captain 77 Rep 683 Posts Drives: Bayerische Motoren Werke Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	And they're heavy, lighter tires will improve performance.
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