Realistically how do you have flat options besides dealership?

[Phyzicz]

So after last week I have significant concern about getting a flat tire. Calling BMW service immediately will only have the car towed to dealership. Wouldn't leave the car stranded on the highway. We don't ride around with spares nor do we have runflats nor would we ride flat. Insurance/AAA roadside assistance will tow to your house, but unless you have tires on hand and a way to jack/mount and all that jazz, realistically how do you guys do it when getting a flat???

First car I've had that doesn't have a spare and a jack or run flats. Thanks in advance.

[M3 n X5M]

Get a plug kit.

I have plugged tires and find this works well.

Alternatively, get a can with flat tire fix compound. Although, this will damage the tpms. Tpms cost about 80 dollars or less.

In any case, a flat repair with a plug is the overal cheapest solution. A kit costs about $10.

A tire repair or replacement is $40 to $300.

[mrduder]

aaa will tow you to a tire shop. just happened to me about 2 weeks ago. it was on Labor Day so no dealership was open for service. so going through by the way roadside assistance wouldn't work. so called aaa and they took me to a tire shop that was open

[funk74]

Originally Posted by M3 n X5M

Get a plug kit.

I agree. get a plug kit. even if you can't repair it completely, you will be able to slow the leak enough to get it home.

I bought a jack and impact hammer/torque wrench already, and then I got a flat. I got the car home, tried to plug it myself, still nada small leak. then took it to a shop for a proper patch/plug repair. Still consider it a temporary fix until the tier comes in.

Biggest problem is the fact that Michelin has a backorder on the tires. If that wasn't an issue, you could get a tire from discount tire or some other place mounted and get it taken care of much quicker.

I'd try and avoid the slime stuff if you can.

[Phyzicz]

Great so it seems like a plug kit is the quicker/easier way to go temporarily. Second option get towed to a tire shop that has the tire to avoid leaving the car there for a few days, which could take some searching and calling by the roadside.

Thanks. I'll pick up a plug kit. Keep suggestions coming if other ideas.

[Bmwguy11]

Don't these cars come with a tire repair kit? It's in the owners manual but I haven't gotten my F80 yet.

[pikkagtr]

My flat option is for a 2nd set of wheels and tires

[Technic]

Originally Posted by Bmwguy11

Don't these cars come with a tire repair kit? It's in the owners manual but I haven't gotten my F80 yet.

It comes with the M Mobility kit -a can of OEM Fix-A-Flat and a compressor. It works quite well, it does not make a big of a mess, and because it is OEM then it is TPMS-safe.

[M3NetNerd]

I have a multi-tool in the trunk with a Dynaplug. I am not saying it will cover all your issues, but if it is something simple like picking up a nail then this will work well. I have used it on other vehicles with great success.

http://www.dynaplug.com/