New 08' 550i Run Flat Question
11-30-2007, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='501339' date='Nov 30 2007, 11:17 PM
Even if it was someone else at the dealership who told you it had runflats -- just check for yourself. Read the tire's sidewall and tell us what you see and we'll tell you what you have if you aren't sure. I think this would be the first US-spec LCI 550i with runflats from the factory...I'm not convinced just yet...
11-30-2007, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='501350' date='Nov 30 2007, 11:41 PM
RF tires are standard on the 550i.
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11-30-2007, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='501353' date='Dec 1 2007, 12:00 AM
So it's a sport package thing where they give you non-runflats? (Silly me, I forgot there was such a thing as a 550 without the sport package... )
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='501364' date='Dec 1 2007, 12:29 AM
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11-30-2007, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='501367' date='Dec 1 2007, 12:31 AM
So they actually do make a 550i without the sport package?
11-30-2007, 09:20 PM
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If I recall correctly the new 550i without the Sport Package comes with 17" run-flat tires. The new 550i with the Sport Package comes with 19" non run-flat tires.
11-30-2007, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BrianTx5' post='501377' date='Dec 1 2007, 01:20 AM
If I recall correctly the new 550i without the Sport Package comes with 17" run-flat tires. The new 550i with the Sport Package comes with 19" non run-flat tires.
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Originally Posted by Rock14' post='501313' date='Nov 30 2007, 09:51 PM
That was my 1st question when he showed me where the spare was and proceeded to tell me it had run flats.
Has anyone went to run flats yet on their E-60 and do you notice a difference in the ride?
Has anyone went to run flats yet on their E-60 and do you notice a difference in the ride?
Cons against run flats:
1 - Cost
2 - They wear out faster
3 - Stiffer and more noisy ride
4 - Increased weight
5 - Higher rolling resistance which worsen's fuel economy
12-01-2007, 01:49 AM
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I'm not sure about the M5, but all other 08 E60s in the US come with run-flats and a spare except for the 550 Sport. That model has conventional tires and a spare.
Rock14, as you can tell from the other responses, many of us have gone from run-flats to conventional tires. The only result of the switch is a lighter wallet and a smoother ride. Check to see whether you have the sport package on your 550. If you do not, consider the change.
Rock14, as you can tell from the other responses, many of us have gone from run-flats to conventional tires. The only result of the switch is a lighter wallet and a smoother ride. Check to see whether you have the sport package on your 550. If you do not, consider the change.
12-01-2007, 04:32 AM
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So, WHICH thumpflats are these std 550s getting? I hope, for your sake, that they are not Dunlops. I kiss mine goodbye Thursday.
And as I recall, only Euro (or maybe even just British) spec runflats came without a spare; I remember guys here going out trying to buy a donut to put in the trunk because they had nothing.
And as I recall, only Euro (or maybe even just British) spec runflats came without a spare; I remember guys here going out trying to buy a donut to put in the trunk because they had nothing.