Change to non run-flats?

ecitizen · 06-05-2017, 07:10 AM

I have a 2013 328i xdrive with factory run-flats. They have a few nails in them and I hear quite a bit of tire noise so time for new tires. Should I replace with run-flats or switch to something else? They do ride a bit hard but I'm concerned about not having a spare.

Also, can you put non run-flats on a car that came with them?

Thanks.

enjoythemusic · 06-05-2017, 08:11 AM

I'd go non-runflats... unless you are really in a place where flat tires happen often.

atx328b · 06-05-2017, 10:34 AM

i second that. I just think back to when was the last time that I had a flat tire?

floydarogers · 06-05-2017, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ecitizen

I have a 2013 328i xdrive with factory run-flats. They have a few nails in them and I hear quite a bit of tire noise so time for new tires. Should I replace with run-flats or switch to something else? They do ride a bit hard but I'm concerned about not having a spare.

Also, can you put non run-flats on a car that came with them?

Presumably there are not NOW nails in them (you've pulled them and had the tire repaired).

I personally like the F3x with RFT's, especially non-sport package all-season tires like the Bridgestone Driveguard or even the original Pirelli P7, and see no reason to replace them with a go-flat.

If you decided to put go-flats on the car, nothing needs to change, although the tire pressure may need fiddling to get good wear and performance.

scostu · 06-05-2017, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ecitizen

I have a 2013 328i xdrive with factory run-flats. They have a few nails in them and I hear quite a bit of tire noise so time for new tires. Should I replace with run-flats or switch to something else? They do ride a bit hard but I'm concerned about not having a spare.

Also, can you put non run-flats on a car that came with them?

Thanks.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...um=055WR6DWS06

ouengineer · 06-05-2017, 03:02 PM

Good UHP A/S or Summer tires will transform the car. Just carry a patch kit and pump for any flats.

ParaWM · 06-06-2017, 10:48 AM

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ecitizen First Lieutenant 131 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Change to non run-flats? I have a 2013 328i xdrive with factory run-flats. They have a few nails in them and I hear quite a bit of tire noise so time for new tires. Should I replace with run-flats or switch to something else? They do ride a bit hard but I'm concerned about not having a spare. Also, can you put non run-flats on a car that came with them? Thanks.
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enjoythemusic Captain 364 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i Dinan Stage 4 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I'd go non-runflats... unless you are really in a place where flat tires happen often. __________________ Enjoy the Drive, Steven 2014 435i M-Opt, M LSD, Dinan CAI/IC/BTurbo/Stage 4, ER TIC/CP, GFB DV+, Fabspeed HJS cat DP & Mich PS4S.
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atx328b New Member 9 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2013 328i M-Sport F30 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	i second that. I just think back to when was the last time that I had a flat tire?
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ouengineer Second Lieutenant 120 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2015 335xi, 97 Silvia Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Good UHP A/S or Summer tires will transform the car. Just carry a patch kit and pump for any flats. __________________
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ParaWM New Member 6 Rep 17 Posts Drives: F32 428i 2014 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/342/BMW-MOBILITY-KIT Might not be the cheapest, but its small and all in one. __________________
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