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#41 of 2421 Re: I'm a little concerned about these run-flats by best4 Feb 08, 2006 (8:24 am)
Replying to: rhmass (Feb 07, 2006 11:11 am) I will read the fine print before signing on the dotted line. If the wheel needs to be unservicable then the only reason to buy it would be for the tires. But if the tire replacement is on a pro-rated basis then the whole thing becomes less attractive. Especially if the tire price is based on the BMW center retail tire price which is much higher than tire rack's pricing. Has anyone done the research on this yet? My car is arriving Monday the 13th. Replies to this message: rhmass (Feb 08, 2006 11:01 am) runningdoc (Sep 15, 2009 5:05 pm)
#42 of 2421 Re: I'm a little concerned about these run-flats [best4] by rhmass Feb 08, 2006 (11:01 am)
Replying to: best4 (Feb 08, 2006 8:24 am) Congratulations for your new BMW. You'll enjoy this car. Don't let your concern for the RFT distract you from enjoying the driving. My impression from the last time reviewing the tire warranty package is that it pays for the replacement tire (basically giving you a new tire) without pro-rated clause. I just don't think it is worth it for the price. It amounts to buying insurance and if buyers always make out, they won't sell it, right? So I decided to self-insure. I only lose money if I have to replace three tires, not quite likely based on my own experience.
#43 of 2421 Re: Loud run-flats... [steve_] by rpatrei Feb 08, 2006 (3:19 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Dec 29, 2005 9:09 pm) PERFORMANCE TIRES LAST 15-20K MILES PERIOD. My '99 323is, 02 325i, 03 330ci and my '06 330i all had sport packages. The mileage is due to the soft composition of the tire not the run flat properties.   The run flats are expensive but I will take the safety! A rear cost me $455 thanks to two nails. By this time next year the supply of run flats will dramatically lower the cost. For a smoother ride avoid the sport package.   BMW Client Advisor--Rich Replies to this message: best4 (Feb 09, 2006 6:32 am)
#44 of 2421 Re: Loud run-flats... [rpatrei] by best4 Feb 09, 2006 (6:32 am)
Replying to: rpatrei (Feb 08, 2006 3:19 pm) The last time I checked only Michelin was developing tires for a 330 sport package. That might be more expensive.
#45 of 2421 change tires size from 205-60-15 to 225-50-15 by seebeyond Feb 10, 2006 (3:02 am)
Question please: I have a BMW 328 convertible.   Would there be any issue with replacing the existing set of tires in size 205-60-15 to 225-50-15. The tire guy says it is no problem and the new size/tires are wider so it hugs the road more, he says it is the same or very close height wise... I am concerned about what that may affect -- the ride, aligement, etc. Thanks Replies to this message: kyfdx (Feb 10, 2006 3:31 am)
#46 of 2421 Re: change tires size from 205-60-15 to 225-50-15 [seebeyond] by kyfdx HOST Feb 10, 2006 (3:31 am)
Replying to: seebeyond (Feb 10, 2006 3:02 am) I'm not an expert... but, the new size just seems too far off.. The 225/50-15 would be 0.8" shorter than the 205-60-15..   I doubt the extra width would be an issue, and he is correct... It might improve handling slightly... The correct "plus zero" size would be 225/55-15... though that might not be a very popular size...   It sounds like this guy doesn't have your size tire in stock? I'd just say no... If you really want to improve handling, you'd probably have to get new 16" wheels and move up to 225/50-16.. I think in this case, I'd stick with the stock size..   regards, kyfdx
#47 of 2421 Re: Extended Tire Warranty [david22] by rpatrei Feb 10, 2006 (6:11 pm)
Replying to: david22 (Feb 06, 2006 9:24 am) DAVID,   WHAT STATE DO YOU LIVE IN? iN CA THE TIRE AND WHEEL WARRANTY FOR 3 YRS. IS SELING FOR $795. A GOOD PRICE CONISDERING EACH RUN FLAT WILL BE $ 350- 400 AND A BMW WHEEL WILL RUN $400-500.   RPATREI
#48 of 2421 "I'm a little concerned. . . ." by bryncerdd Feb 11, 2006 (10:17 am)
Concerning message #35 above, these same concerns about run-flat tires have kept me from buying another 3 series. As I have noted on other forums before, the run-flats save BMW money in that they need to provide only four wheel/rim combinations instead of five (four plus spare in trunk). Good for BMW; maybe they could pas the cost savings along to customers? Well. . . . On the positive side, there's a bit more room in the trunk, but it seems to me the problems cited in message #35 need to get more attention from the driving enthusiasts. The disadvantages of these run-flats out-weigh the supposed advantages, IMHO.   Bryncerdd
#49 of 2421 How often do you get a flat, anyway? by gordonwd Feb 13, 2006 (6:36 am)
One issue for me is the fact that I have not had a flat tire on a car for about the last 20 years. On the other hand, I keep my cars long enough to occasionally have to replace the tires all around, but I still expect about 40K miles out of a set of all-seasons. So if I were to be shopping for a new car and find that it came with run-flats that cost twice as much to replace, with a shorter tread life and a harsher and noisier ride, I'd really have to think twice about it.   My only hope is that, by the time I am in the market for my next car, the early problems will be sorted out and these tires will be cheaper and available in a wider variety of tread compounds.
#50 of 2421 Run Flats by dmabrams Feb 15, 2006 (10:19 am)
All this is scaring me a little bit. Before I buy couldn't I just have the dealer switch out RF's for regular all season? Replies to this message: best4 (Feb 15, 2006 11:46 am) turtle2216 (Feb 17, 2006 6:57 pm) best4 (Feb 20, 2006 7:00 am)

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