Non-Run-Flat, what are you doing?

utenigma · 04-22-2013, 04:24 PM

For those that have decided to ditch the RFT's and opted instead to run standard non-runflat tires, what are you planning on doing in the event of a flat?

frashed · 04-23-2013, 04:18 PM

I still have the factory ContiSportContact 5 SSR on mine. However, when I swapped the run flats for normal tyres on my Cooper S, I purchased the Mobility Kit from my dealer.

utenigma · 04-25-2013, 09:37 AM

Thanks for the input guys, I'm going with a tire repair kit with inflator. Even with the reduced size spare option that's available, there's just no good place to put it in this car (thanks for that BMW) - however the Slime "Truck" kit with the heavy duty compressor fits nicely in one side of the under the trunk cubby.

Off to Costco to get my new Bridgestone RE-11A's in 245/40R18 mounted - I never thought I'd be this excited about tires

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=831520

Who? · 04-25-2013, 10:44 AM

road side assist, too lazy to get my hands dirty

Mako · 05-16-2013, 02:00 PM

How many BMWs have you seen on the side of the road with the owner either fixing a tire or replacing it?

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Exactly!

In fact even if you have a tire repair kit, if you call AAA or BMW roadside I bet the guy would fix it for you! Especially if its your wife's car (at least that is what I am hoping as she has no clue how to use the kit I bought her and doesn't want me to show her...)

View Poll Results: What are you doing if you get a flat?
Bought/buying a reduced size spare/jack kit	1	5.00%
Bought an extra rim and mounted a full size tire	0	0%
Tire repair kit with Inflator	11	55.00%
Nothing/Road-side assistance	8	40.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

04-22-2013, 04:24 PM	#1
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04-23-2013, 04:18 PM	#2
frashed Private 9 Rep 67 Posts Drives: F20 125i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I still have the factory ContiSportContact 5 SSR on mine. However, when I swapped the run flats for normal tyres on my Cooper S, I purchased the Mobility Kit from my dealer. __________________ Alpine White 125i M Sport
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04-25-2013, 09:37 AM	#3
utenigma Lieutenant 164 Rep 573 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 335i 8SA M-Adaptive Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas, Tx (Frisco) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i Sport ... [9.14] 2001 BMW 330i [10.00]	Thanks for the input guys, I'm going with a tire repair kit with inflator. Even with the reduced size spare option that's available, there's just no good place to put it in this car (thanks for that BMW) - however the Slime "Truck" kit with the heavy duty compressor fits nicely in one side of the under the trunk cubby. Off to Costco to get my new Bridgestone RE-11A's in 245/40R18 mounted - I never thought I'd be this excited about tires http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=831520 __________________ My 2013 F30 335i SportLine My 2001 E46 330i Sport - Gone but never forgotten My F30 335i at the Autocross/Track
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04-25-2013, 10:44 AM	#4
Who? Colonel 487 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: F87 LCI Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	road side assist, too lazy to get my hands dirty __________________ So far: 200cell downpipe, custom exhaust, lifhtweight splitter, m4 comp seats
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Mako (Sold) '00 M Roadster '06 M Coupe '16 M3 '20 X3MC 1578 Rep 2,593 Posts Drives: '23 M3 comp Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs iTrader: (0)	How many BMWs have you seen on the side of the road with the owner either fixing a tire or replacing it? ... ... Exactly! In fact even if you have a tire repair kit, if you call AAA or BMW roadside I bet the guy would fix it for you! Especially if its your wife's car (at least that is what I am hoping as she has no clue how to use the kit I bought her and doesn't want me to show her...)
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