BMW Style 172
02-25-2006 | 12:43 PM
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From: Guernsey UK
Hi All,
Finalising order details for 535d M-sport later in the year, and having a dilema!
Reading about the run-flat saga and would like to steer well clear of them if possible, as we have terrible road surfaces here in Guernsey. What we need to know is - do the Style 172's still come with conventional tyres, or are they run-flats?
Local salesman insists they have always been run-flats, though they have never specced a car with this wheel type before so have not seen any first-hand. Brochure has always said run-flats but also says space-saver spare wheel essential...
Anyone here seen a factory delivered vehicle with Style 172 who can shed any light on this?
Cheers
Finalising order details for 535d M-sport later in the year, and having a dilema!
Reading about the run-flat saga and would like to steer well clear of them if possible, as we have terrible road surfaces here in Guernsey. What we need to know is - do the Style 172's still come with conventional tyres, or are they run-flats?
Local salesman insists they have always been run-flats, though they have never specced a car with this wheel type before so have not seen any first-hand. Brochure has always said run-flats but also says space-saver spare wheel essential...
Anyone here seen a factory delivered vehicle with Style 172 who can shed any light on this?
Cheers
02-25-2006 | 01:11 PM
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My Ride: 530i M-sports package, carbon black,Beige leather dakota, Steptronic, active steering, anti-theft alarm, sunblinds for rear window and back seat window, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, poplar brown dark, comfort seats, PDC, extended lights package, Hi-Fi loudspeakers, Innovation Package (contains Xenon, Headlight washers, adaptive headlights, Comfort access), automatic air-conditioning, professional radio, individual high gloss satine chrome,Sunroof
i am 100% sure that they are non-runflats
they only give you runflats with 18 inches wheels
go for it
they only give you runflats with 18 inches wheels
go for it
02-25-2006 | 05:13 PM
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My Ride: UK 2006 530D MSport. Auto, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Visibility, Media Pack, Sun Protective Glass, Hi-Fi Speaker System, Heated Seats, Enhanced voice control, M Lip Spoiler.
Without doubt...On 19" rims they'll NOT be run-flats.. I have them from new. As previous post also states!
02-26-2006 | 03:20 AM
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My Ride: 535d auto sport saloon. titanium silver with black dakota leather. comfort seats with heating front and back. maple wood. visibility pack. media pack with tv function. m rear spoiler and m double spoke 172 19'' wheels with continental tyres
yes 172 are conventional tyres so you get a spare with jack etc
02-26-2006 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by forge197' post='246271' date='Feb 26 2006, 12:59 PM
I have 172's and they are "real" tyres and a real pain to clean 
Great looking wheels and very easy to clean if you get the right sized brushes. Very easy to kerb, one touch and its game over!
02-26-2006 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' post='246279' date='Feb 26 2006, 06:28 PM
They will be non runflats.
Great looking wheels and very easy to clean if you get the right sized brushes. Very easy to kerb, one touch and its game over!
Great looking wheels and very easy to clean if you get the right sized brushes. Very easy to kerb, one touch and its game over!
Ensure the dealer confirms at order time
(Although the dealer in question seems to know diddly as usual!)