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Old 01-20-2006, 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Bobbin-Man' post='226919
Picked up my UK 525d yesterday with non Run-Flats (Michelins) on standard 17" wheel. I specifically asked for Run-Flats to be deleted or I would buy elsewhere. To be fair to BMW, they did this (and provided the space saver, jack etc) at zero cost.

I think that BMW are reasonably flexible if you are firm and the requirement is technically possible.
Any issues with insurance?
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Shouldn't be... But knowing what insurance companies are like...
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Originally Posted by Bobbin-Man' post='226919
Picked up my UK 525d yesterday with non Run-Flats (Michelins) on standard 17" wheel. I specifically asked for Run-Flats to be deleted or I would buy elsewhere. To be fair to BMW, they did this (and provided the space saver, jack etc) at zero cost.

I think that BMW are reasonably flexible if you are firm and the requirement is technically possible.
Any issues with insurance?
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Company car - so no.
Old 01-20-2006, 04:04 AM
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I'm not sure about this. My car came with standart rims and it was om RF tires. Actually all E60's and new 3er have RF tires as a standart. That is the rule
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='226906
Picked up my UK 525d yesterday with non Run-Flats (Michelins) on standard 17" wheel. I specifically asked for Run-Flats to be deleted or I would buy elsewhere. To be fair to BMW, they did this (and provided the space saver, jack etc) at zero cost.

I think that BMW are reasonably flexible if you are firm and the requirement is technically possible.
But think what a dangerous car you're now driving!
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Yes - but at least my teeth are still attached and my vision hasn't blurred
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Originally Posted by pauldeudderlegg' post='226927
Originally Posted by pauldeudderlegg' post='226896' date='Jan 20 2006, 09:18 AM
Picked up my UK 525d yesterday with non Run-Flats (Michelins) on standard 17" wheel. I specifically asked for Run-Flats to be deleted or I would buy elsewhere. To be fair to BMW, they did this (and provided the space saver, jack etc) at zero cost.

I think that BMW are reasonably flexible if you are firm and the requirement is technically possible.
But think what a dangerous car you're now driving!
Yes - but at least my teeth are still attached and my vision hasn't blurred
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Indeed, and your spine is intact...
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