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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires
2414 messages, Last post on Nov 04, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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Replying to: yakrider (Aug 09, 2007 7:25 pm) If you do plan on long trips, such as in the mountains or between cities (such as driving from LA to San Francisco) i would stay away from these cars as there is no support infrastructure. Read my story and you'll see that the flat bed tow truck driver confirmed that the new 3 series was its best customers. Digging into these forums will only confirm this. On a side note, I've been checking out Audis (and been quite pleasantly surprised by how good they've become) as we get ready to unload or 325. Good luck to you.
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Replying to: adethier (Aug 10, 2007 6:09 am) We have a '06 3 series and a '02 xiT. The former becomes our daily driver and the latter is the car we take for vacation and long stretch drives. BMW did us right by replacing the four RFT with the Continentals free of charge but it doesn't take away the worry of having a "flat" without ready replacement. I think BMW might lose some business due to this factor. I know when we need to replace one of our cars, the car will not have RFT unless such tires become prevalent in availability. Not a chance in the next couple years. |
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Perhaps I misread some posts (about a flat with RFT) but I wonder why would I have to replace/buy a new (RFT) tire if the problem was a nail? Am I missing something? When I got a flat (GFT but I think it should work on RFT as well), I got a can of a Fix-Flat from my trunk, inflated the tire enough to drive to a place that put a 'plug' and then we continued on our trip. This was faster and easier than putting the spare on. I also cary a very small 12V ($25) compressor which I use at home to keep the recommended pressure in my tires .... it works for me. I never had a big whole in the tire though.
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| is it possible to replace run flats with "normal" tires or are the cars (bmw 3 series) just set up to accept and use run flats? are there runflats that are durable and long lasting? i was all set to go and get the wagon but after hearing the horror stories and the expense associated with it i will have to wait. do you think this is a problem (durability and expense) that will be correct in the future and the industry advances or not? thanks | |
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Replying to: dkg42 (Aug 01, 2007 1:22 pm) |
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Replying to: be325 (Aug 10, 2007 8:27 am) We plugged it anyway. An added bonus: I located the VP of Customer Service's name and phone number. I called and now I have someone to assist me in this issue. Take that Valencia BMW!!!!! |
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Replying to: be325 (Aug 10, 2007 8:27 am) |
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Replying to: be325 (Aug 10, 2007 8:27 am)
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Replying to: ggurr54 (Aug 11, 2007 8:03 am) As of now, replce the tires for optimmum safty. Reuse after repair is fool's folley! Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Aug 11, 2007 8:17 am) Aside from those who drive at night in the desert, how does this serve the consumer?
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