Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted July 14, 2013 Posted July 14, 2013 Got a puncture on the way home from the coast today :-/ Is it a BMW job or can I get run flats fitted anywhere? Any tips on pricing 530d touring with 18" wheels TIA Quote
Nick PC Posted July 14, 2013 Posted July 14, 2013 You can get them at most tyre places, they love fitting them with the massive wall thickness. Quote
Stuart Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Guessing the tyre size but have a look here. Not much change from £200 tho. Quote
dombanks Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Anywhere does them there is nothing special but they are damn expensive. If they are similar in size to the z wheels then expect 250+ How worn are all the other tyres? It makes a huge difference to the ride in a z4 when you ditch the run flats for normal tyres Quote
WestyNottm Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 I had a 123D for 24 hours and got a screw through a rear RF tyre and the dealership charged me £222. I have since found that BMW sent a technical bulletin that confirms, in certain circumstances, these can actually be repaired. Good job I asked for the punctured one back as it had the full 8mm tread on it.... Quote
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted July 15, 2013 Author Posted July 15, 2013 well BMW started at 380 inc vat and came down to 342 when pushed on price same tyre from formula 1 is 261 inc vat mmm Quote
SlowPoke Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Stay away from the stealers, rip off merchants. When u hav your new tyre fitted, remember to reset the tyre pressure monitoring system, you'll have to google for the instructions coz i've forgot how to. Quote
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Cars electronic hand book tells you how, it's easy enough. Quote
WINGNUT Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Anywhere does them there is nothing special but they are damn expensive. If they are similar in size to the z wheels then expect 250+ How worn are all the other tyres? It makes a huge difference to the ride in a z4 when you ditch the run flats for normal tyres Be careful changing to normal tyres it can void your insurance! The vehicle I meant to have run flats it should stay I them really or check with your insurance first! You can repair run flats there is nothing as far as I'm aware to say you can't, think it more a case of they don't advise it due to the function required by the tyre! That and probably getting money out of you at £380 Quote
dombanks Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Be careful changing to normal tyres it can void your insurance! The vehicle I meant to have run flats it should stay I them really or check with your insurance first! You can repair run flats there is nothing as far as I'm aware to say you can't, think it more a case of they don't advise it due to the function required by the tyre! That and probably getting money out of you at £380 yeah you proabably should but as far as im aware its made no difference to anyone i know that has done it so long as you use the correct rated tyre for the car. Quote
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 My previous ins company told me I couldn't on my F11 5 series. (But then they were awkward b*******s about many things, so it was no great surprise.) When I asked, I asked if I could change to an exactly equivalent spec rating/size etc, same hubs, just tyres changed, was considering summer and winter tyres.Initially was told it would be possible, but at a premium - just like I'd put bigger, or fancier wheels on. When I asked how much, they got back to me very quickly, and most apologetically to tell me that actually, I couldn't change to regular tyres and get cover from them and that winter tyres would only be covered (at a premium) if they were BMW supplied hubs and BMW spec'd winter tyres for that model. Quote
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted July 15, 2013 Author Posted July 15, 2013 gawp - other side tyre is close to legal limit and the n/s front has a bobble £900 the lighter Quote
JeffC Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Ive just bought a 335D M sport today and last owner has fitted none run flats and what a difference in ride, almost feels ..... normal... ! Quote
jeff oakley Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 As an aside, if you read the data there is no reason that run flats cannot be repaired, so long as you have not exceeded the mileage and speed. Had one go down overnight on my daughters mini, not been fun flat but had a small nail in the centre of an almost new tyre. It was the devils job to get it repaired as there seems to be a gentlemans agreement not to do them, just incase. Got it done and it was fine for £7.50 as opposed to £280 Quote
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