Flat Tire Scenario With Dealership

lordg · 12-10-2018, 11:15 AM

I'm thinking of replacing my run flat tires with regular non-run flat tires, and I'll probably buy them from an independent tire shop.

Now let's say one of my non-run flat tire blows out from driving over a pot hole and my car gets tolled to the dealership. Will the dealer try to install the original run-flat tire onto my car?

Since I have non-run flats on, I want to replace the flat tire with another non-run flat, preferably with the exact same brand. Will the dealership be able to do that? Can they order non-run flats and install them for me?

I'm assuming the dealer will only install the sames tires that originally came with the car.

MacklinUSOB · 12-10-2018, 12:48 PM

With the age of your car I'm assuming you have no wheel and tire protection package. There really is no reason to use the dealer for consumable maintenance once you're out of warranty, just have it towed to an independent tire shop. Even if it were at a dealer, they need your consent to perform any repairs. If they do not intend or are not willing to replace the tire with another of the same, pretty much any other shop will.

chowser51 · 12-10-2018, 01:31 PM

Doubtful your car will get towed to a dealership. You’ll tell the tow company where to take your car and you will tell the place what tire you want.
I’m running non rft winter tires now. I keep a plug kit and air compressor in the trunk. For simple punctures that should be enough. For anything worse I will get towed. With xDrive I will either replace in pairs or have the replacement tire shaved to match.

Once my factory rfts wear out on my summer tires, I will replace them with goflats as well.

lordg · 12-10-2018, 07:22 PM

The problem is I'm not sure if I'm allowed to toll my car to the tire shop and leave my car parked there over night, where as I know this is allowed for the dealership. You can park your car at the dealership over night and drop your keys off and write a note telling what needs to be done. The dealer will call me back the next morning and confirm what's need to be fixed on the car.

I've experienced this before, where my run flat tires got cracked driving over a pot hole and the car was no longer driveable since the tire was completely flat and cannot hold any air. This happened at night when all the shops were closed. I had no choice but to call CAA and toll my car. I told them to drop it at the dealership, since the dealership has this overnight service.

So that's why I'm worried, if this happens again with my non-run flat tires, I wouldn't know where to toll my car to. If it's just a simple puncture, I can just inflate it with a air compressor and continue driving it, but if it's a complete blow out, it's no longer driveable, I gotta toll the car somewhere to get it fixed.

What other options do I have?

BMWF30PGH · 12-12-2018, 09:28 AM

I moved to go-flats about a year ago. I also have a repair kit in my trunk. You could purchase a spare, keep it in your garage, and if the time comes have someone bring you the spare. Then you take towing and the dealer out of the mix...just a thought.

JimmyDee · 12-22-2018, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by lordg

The problem is I'm not sure if I'm allowed to toll my car to the tire shop and leave my car parked there over night, where as I know this is allowed for the dealership. You can park your car at the dealership over night and drop your keys off and write a note telling what needs to be done. The dealer will call me back the next morning and confirm what's need to be fixed on the car.

I've experienced this before, where my run flat tires got cracked driving over a pot hole and the car was no longer driveable since the tire was completely flat and cannot hold any air. This happened at night when all the shops were closed. I had no choice but to call CAA and toll my car. I told them to drop it at the dealership, since the dealership has this overnight service.

So that's why I'm worried, if this happens again with my non-run flat tires, I wouldn't know where to toll my car to. If it's just a simple puncture, I can just inflate it with a air compressor and continue driving it, but if it's a complete blow out, it's no longer driveable, I gotta toll the car somewhere to get it fixed.

What other options do I have?

Tolling your car is very different from towing your car.

TOLL:
1. a charge payable for permission to use a particular bridge or road.
2. the number of deaths, casualties, or injuries arising from particular circumstances, such as a natural disaster, conflict, or accident.

TOW:
1. pull (another vehicle or boat) along with a rope, chain, or tow bar.
2. an act of towing a vehicle or boat.

IK6SPEED · 12-23-2018, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lordg

I'm thinking of replacing my run flat tires with regular non-run flat tires, and I'll probably buy them from an independent tire shop.

Now let's say one of my non-run flat tire blows out from driving over a pot hole and my car gets tolled to the dealership. Will the dealer try to install the original run-flat tire onto my car?

Since I have non-run flats on, I want to replace the flat tire with another non-run flat, preferably with the exact same brand. Will the dealership be able to do that? Can they order non-run flats and install them for me?

I'm assuming the dealer will only install the sames tires that originally came with the car.

Tow it to the Independent Shop you purchased tires from.

cfm56d7b · 12-29-2018, 01:20 PM

If you can share, what's the motivation to replace run flat tires with regular tires? More comfortable ride? Something else?

chowser51 · 12-29-2018, 03:39 PM

For me it was more comfortable ride.

wharthog · 02-08-2019, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

If you can share, what's the motivation to replace run flat tires with regular tires? More comfortable ride? Something else?

Better and quieter ride, better performance (the one many people leave out), massive cost savings $$$.

yoon_209 · 02-08-2019, 06:00 PM

i recommend buying your tires from tirerack.com because they come with free two year tire road hazard protection.

i had two punctures in a span of a month and they were all replaced for free.

o keep a spare in my garage so i would tow the car home and install the wheel myself

NoobCola · 02-12-2019, 01:31 AM

If you plan to run non run flats I'd recommend getting a spare or if you want to save the trunk space get a fix a flat kit. It's a lot cheaper than paying for a tow if you don't have roadside assistance.

DThr33 · 02-12-2019, 03:38 AM

idk if it's any different in the US (probably is) but when I got a flat last week, I called BMW's roadside assistance (bundled in with my extended warranty) and simply asked them to recover the car to my home.

Dealt with getting a new tyre & getting it fitted myself at my own pace instead of paying whatever overpriced figure the nearest tyre shop would want to charge

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lordg Private 12 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Flat Tire Scenario With Dealership I'm thinking of replacing my run flat tires with regular non-run flat tires, and I'll probably buy them from an independent tire shop. Now let's say one of my non-run flat tire blows out from driving over a pot hole and my car gets tolled to the dealership. Will the dealer try to install the original run-flat tire onto my car? Since I have non-run flats on, I want to replace the flat tire with another non-run flat, preferably with the exact same brand. Will the dealership be able to do that? Can they order non-run flats and install them for me? I'm assuming the dealer will only install the sames tires that originally came with the car. Last edited by lordg; 12-10-2018 at 11:25 AM..
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MacklinUSOB Captain 518 Rep 891 Posts Drives: f30 328i 6MT Sport Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	With the age of your car I'm assuming you have no wheel and tire protection package. There really is no reason to use the dealer for consumable maintenance once you're out of warranty, just have it towed to an independent tire shop. Even if it were at a dealer, they need your consent to perform any repairs. If they do not intend or are not willing to replace the tire with another of the same, pretty much any other shop will. __________________ 328i RWD \| MW on CRed Slick Top \| 6MT \| BM3 \| MPE \| GPlus FMIC \| CSF Radiator \| Millway Street Camber Plates & Monoballs \| KW V2 6k/18k Swift Springs \| F80 LCA/TS \| SPL Bump Steer Kit \| APEX SM-10 \| R-S4 \| DS2500 \| RBF600 \| SS Lines \| Past: E36 328is & E38 740i
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chowser51 Colonel 2025 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: F33 430 and F39 M35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW 430i xDrive [0.00]	Doubtful your car will get towed to a dealership. You’ll tell the tow company where to take your car and you will tell the place what tire you want. I’m running non rft winter tires now. I keep a plug kit and air compressor in the trunk. For simple punctures that should be enough. For anything worse I will get towed. With xDrive I will either replace in pairs or have the replacement tire shaved to match. Once my factory rfts wear out on my summer tires, I will replace them with goflats as well.
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12-10-2018, 07:22 PM	#4
lordg Private 12 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	The problem is I'm not sure if I'm allowed to toll my car to the tire shop and leave my car parked there over night, where as I know this is allowed for the dealership. You can park your car at the dealership over night and drop your keys off and write a note telling what needs to be done. The dealer will call me back the next morning and confirm what's need to be fixed on the car. I've experienced this before, where my run flat tires got cracked driving over a pot hole and the car was no longer driveable since the tire was completely flat and cannot hold any air. This happened at night when all the shops were closed. I had no choice but to call CAA and toll my car. I told them to drop it at the dealership, since the dealership has this overnight service. So that's why I'm worried, if this happens again with my non-run flat tires, I wouldn't know where to toll my car to. If it's just a simple puncture, I can just inflate it with a air compressor and continue driving it, but if it's a complete blow out, it's no longer driveable, I gotta toll the car somewhere to get it fixed. What other options do I have?
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BMWF30PGH Enlisted Member 24 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2016 320i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	I moved to go-flats about a year ago. I also have a repair kit in my trunk. You could purchase a spare, keep it in your garage, and if the time comes have someone bring you the spare. Then you take towing and the dealer out of the mix...just a thought.
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cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5876 Rep 10,249 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	If you can share, what's the motivation to replace run flat tires with regular tires? More comfortable ride? Something else?
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chowser51 Colonel 2025 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: F33 430 and F39 M35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW 430i xDrive [0.00]	For me it was more comfortable ride.
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yoon_209 Masterchief 354 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 20' BMW M340i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	i recommend buying your tires from tirerack.com because they come with free two year tire road hazard protection. i had two punctures in a span of a month and they were all replaced for free. o keep a spare in my garage so i would tow the car home and install the wheel myself __________________ AWE Non-Res Touring \| TE37 SL PW \| Ohlins RT
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NoobCola Private First Class 32 Rep 125 Posts Drives: F30 N20 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: So cal iTrader: (0)	If you plan to run non run flats I'd recommend getting a spare or if you want to save the trunk space get a fix a flat kit. It's a lot cheaper than paying for a tow if you don't have roadside assistance.
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DThr33 Captain 634 Rep 964 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: May 2016 Location: London iTrader: (0)	idk if it's any different in the US (probably is) but when I got a flat last week, I called BMW's roadside assistance (bundled in with my extended warranty) and simply asked them to recover the car to my home. Dealt with getting a new tyre & getting it fitted myself at my own pace instead of paying whatever overpriced figure the nearest tyre shop would want to charge
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