2008 550i Sport RunFlats ??
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Originally Posted by Rip' post='519010' date='Jan 16 2008, 09:03 PM
The site clearly has a feature on runflat tires in the 5 series tab....also a friend just bought an 08 535i sport and he's got runflats so I guess i just figured i should have them too....
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Again... its because you have the 19" #172 wheels the 17" 18" wheels all come with Runflats the 19" sport package #172 wheel 550i does not. Your friends 535 comes with 18" wheels... #124 wheels those are mounted with runflats
All the 5 series tabs in BMWUSA refer to "standard" equipment which points to runflat tires. OPTIONAL 19" sport wheels come with non-runflats.
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='519018' date='Jan 17 2008, 12:13 AM
Again... its because you have the 19" #172 wheels the 17" 18" wheels all come with Runflats the 19" sport package #172 wheel 550i does not. Your friends 535 comes with 18" wheels... #124 wheels those are mounted with runflats
All the 5 series tabs in BMWUSA refer to "standard" equipment which points to runflat tires. OPTIONAL 19" sport wheels come with non-runflats.
All the 5 series tabs in BMWUSA refer to "standard" equipment which points to runflat tires. OPTIONAL 19" sport wheels come with non-runflats.
If you want to see some additional confusion on the subject, just take a look here:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=49040
Anyone else's head spinning?
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='519020' date='Jan 17 2008, 12:16 AM
*shrugs* I'm just not reading where he said he actually replaced the tire... from what i can gather he wants to take it up to the BMW dealer... or asked if we suggest him to take it back to the dealer to get the tire replaced...
Post #4 "Should I save a trip to the dealer then?" that suggests he wants to goto the dealer...
Post #4 "Should I save a trip to the dealer then?" that suggests he wants to goto the dealer...
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='519021' date='Jan 16 2008, 09:21 PM
Anyone else's head spinning? ![W00t](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/w00t.gif)
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No I understand what you said...
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I took the tire to a local tire shop..."JustTires"...I have yet to take it to the dealer, however, after reading these responses, which are VERY helpfull, I have decided to forego the 50 mile trip to the dealer and just have the tire replaced locally....the dealer will probably charge an arm and a leg for the tire and installation etc anyways...anyone have an experience buying tires ONLINE? recommendations? or should I just go to Costco?
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Originally Posted by Rip' post='519026' date='Jan 16 2008, 09:26 PM
anyone have an experience buying tires ONLINE? recommendations? or should I just go to Costco?
Its probably better to support the local mom and pop shop and ask them to price match tire rack / costco than to actually order it online or get it at cost co. But of course make sure they can handle low profile mount / dismount before actually letting them mess with your wheel.
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Wow....I cant believe BMW wouldnt just give runflats in all its automobiles....would definitely save some confusion....and angry 550 owners like me, who expect runflats....anyways...thanks all for your help on the matter....btw have any of you done the "transmission reset" as explained in another thread? I am goin to try it...
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Ja, this is confusing.
Last time I spoke with BMW, they advised RF tires were standard on all 5ers (exception of my car).
The brochure clearly indicates otherwise.
Rudy, did you say something about putting spinners on your car a few moments ago?
Last time I spoke with BMW, they advised RF tires were standard on all 5ers (exception of my car).
The brochure clearly indicates otherwise.
Rudy, did you say something about putting spinners on your car a few moments ago?
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I took the tire to a local tire shop..."JustTires"...I have yet to take it to the dealer, however, after reading these responses, which are VERY helpfull, I have decided to forego the 50 mile trip to the dealer and just have the tire replaced locally....the dealer will probably charge an arm and a leg for the tire and installation etc anyways...anyone have an experience buying tires ONLINE? recommendations? or should I just go to Costco?
Its probably better to support the local mom and pop shop and ask them to price match tire rack / costco than to actually order it online or get it at cost co. But of course make sure they can handle low profile mount / dismount before actually letting them mess with your wheel.[/quote]
Exactly. Tire Rack is great but you might do just as well locally. Obviously, you have to go somewhere where they can get the tire that matches the other three so if they don't sell Continentals, you need to either buy it online and have them mount it or find another shop.
For me, as EBMCS03 suggests, I decide where to go based primarily on who I trust to not scratch the wheels. It's very, very difficult to mount these low-profile tires and many shops don't exercise the care needed to protect the wheels from damage. Even if they're very careful, scratches can happen (it happened to me at my dealer but they ordered a replacement wheel and told me about it before I even saw the car.)
You may be able to save a few bucks by avoiding the dealer but it may end up costing you if they mess up the wheel...