New 08' 550i Run Flat Question
12-01-2007 | 10:13 AM
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and as pointed out, here in the US, all versions of the 5-series (except for the M5) come with a spare - does not matter if you have run flats or not.
12-01-2007 | 10:47 AM
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From: BROOKLYN I MISS IT. STATENISLAND NOW...
my o7 came with run flats and a spair as well..... and i just took them off the car... 
i busted the 2 right side factory rims about a week ago i put 20s on the car... i know i know 20s but they ride great... 
the ride is alot better i must say. 
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i busted the 2 right side factory rims about a week ago i put 20s on the car... i know i know 20s but they ride great... the ride is alot better i must say. ...
12-01-2007 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Rock14' post='501309' date='Dec 1 2007, 05:42 AM
Got the 550i and it came with run flats.
Do they all come with run flats? The car has a spare and I asked the fleet manager if anything would happen if I went to regular tires. He told me the bushings on the car would go out quicker because of the softer ride. Seems like crap to me.
What do you guys think?
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Rock
Do they all come with run flats? The car has a spare and I asked the fleet manager if anything would happen if I went to regular tires. He told me the bushings on the car would go out quicker because of the softer ride. Seems like crap to me.
What do you guys think?
Thanks,
Rock
12-01-2007 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='501339' date='Nov 30 2007, 11:17 PM
Let get this straight -- the dude who said your bushings would wear out if you switched to conventional tires was also the guy who said the car came with runflats? I'm willing to bet your car does not have runflats at all... 
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...
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...
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12-01-2007 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by hinckley' post='501414' date='Dec 1 2007, 05:49 AM
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 | 02:12 PM
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12-01-2007 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='501569' date='Dec 1 2007, 05:12 PM
run flats have a symbol on the sidewall. IIRC, its a star inside a circle.
If you have a '08 550 with Sport Package, then you already have non run flats.
If you have a '08 550 with Sport Package, then you already have non run flats.
Can I go to non runflats on the 550i sport package without it having a negative effect on the bushings when these tires go out?
12-01-2007 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Rock14' post='501571' date='Dec 1 2007, 05:16 PM
So last question on the topic.
Can I go to non runflats on the 550i sport package without it having a negative effect on the bushings when these tires go out?
Can I go to non runflats on the 550i sport package without it having a negative effect on the bushings when these tires go out?
)Here's a summary of what we know as it pertains to 2008 (LCI) cars...and please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong...
1) 550i non-sport package cars come with runflats standard.
2) 550i sport package cars come with non-runflats.
3) Both cars, at least in the US, come with a donut spare tire.
4) Rock14 has a 550i sport package.
5) Rock14's car should have non-runflats.
6) I wish Rock14 would just give us the tire's make and model from the sidewall to make things simpler.
7) Rock14's "fleet manager" (whatever that means) is an idiot for talking about bushings in the first place.
8) No busing damage will occur on the car because of a runflat or non-runflat being installed.
Whew, sorry, I had to get that off my chest -- this thread was starting to make my brain hurt!
12-01-2007 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Rock14' post='501598' date='Dec 1 2007, 07:19 PM
Tires: Continentals 275/30/R19 96Y
That's what I got off the tire.
That's what I got off the tire.