06-24-2019, 01:24 PM | #1 |
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Thoughts on non-run-flat tires?
Sorry if there's already a thread on this.
BMW offers a limited number of options for wheels with non-run flat tires. I think that's what I want, probably with the spare tire option. Any thoughts on this? Almost separate question: if I did order the non-run flat with spare tire option, what OEM tires would that include? Is there a standard way to sell those tires, brand new, so I can buy the tires of my choice? (Probably Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, absent advice to look at something else.)
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Plus you will need the tire repair kit. I was actually thinking of doing the opposite, due to not offering my wheel of choice with RFT, but in the end I had to make different choice. |
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06-28-2019, 07:04 PM | #4 |
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As I put in other posts, I always remove RFTs and dont havent had a spare. I live in So Cal so we are fortunate that we dont have alot of rain, snow, etc that brings road debris out that can puncture. We also dont have a lot of construction areas where nails might be a concern. Doesnt mean it wont happen, just not as often. When I lived in TX, GA and KS, was a little more often. Here in CA, maybe 5 times had nails since 1999. My new car came with non RFTS and I am happy as hell about it because I dont have to spend extra to replace them. At least until I upgrade to 19s. I do have a spare that the car came with but clearly the cars were designed for a spare because the spare tire package is not just slipping in the tire and tools. There was a whole kit that took half of the trunk. very shallow now but I am removing it. Worst case, I have roadside assistance and they can get me to a tire shop or home where I can then put on my spare.
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