20K Miles and 3rd set of Run Flat Tires
#11
Contrary to all the negative talk about Run Flat Tires, I would never put regular tires on my 2004, 530i I bought new. Like veteran member MRV99 I had my first set replaced free by BMW @11,000 miles. Now @ 40,000 miles the free set looks new and perform well. Car used on weekends only and driven aggressively. Had one flat, repair cost was $10.00, car was drivable, just kept adding air over 4 days before driving the car to a tire shop. TRY THAT WITH ANY REGULAR TIRE. My daily driver has regular tires, therefore I'm no stranger to back to back use and comparison. Tire size, 245-40-18, pressure 36psi front, 40psi rear. Dunlaps.
#12
Contrary to all the negative talk about Run Flat Tires, I would never put regular tires on my 2004, 530i I bought new. Like veteran member MRV99 I had my first set replaced free by BMW @11,000 miles. Now @ 40,000 miles the free set looks new and perform well. Car used on weekends only and driven aggressively. Had one flat, repair cost was $10.00, car was drivable, just kept adding air over 4 days before driving the car to a tire shop. TRY THAT WITH ANY REGULAR TIRE. My daily driver has regular tires, therefore I'm no stranger to back to back use and comparison. Tire size, 245-40-18, pressure 36psi front, 40psi rear. Dunlaps.
#13
The ride with Run Flats isn't as good, they cost way too much and if it gets a big nail you got to cough up money for a new one.
Put new non run flat tires on and get the alignment done. Top of the line Michelin last 25-27k and they are warrantied for 45k.
I changed tires on my 04 530i Sport Suspension 3 times without paying full price after the first purchase.
Put new non run flat tires on and get the alignment done. Top of the line Michelin last 25-27k and they are warrantied for 45k.
I changed tires on my 04 530i Sport Suspension 3 times without paying full price after the first purchase.
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My Ride: 2009 535D M Sport Carbon Black, 172s, Boot spoiler, Tinted Glass, Media pack, Visabilty Pack, Hifi Upgrade, Electric memory heated Seats, Heated steering Wheel, Sport auto Trans,
are they using laser 4 wheel tracking aliment, i hade my car done at an indy and got the before and after setting adjustments on a print out so i know that it was adjusted correctly.
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