Run Flat Tire Life Expectancy?
08-30-2005, 09:28 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Titanium Silver/Black/Poplar: Steptronic, Sport, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, Comfort Seats, Sat Radio, NAV & Shades
How many miles an average can you expect from a set of run flat tires on a 545 sport??
I'm at 15,000 miles now. Thanks
I'm at 15,000 miles now. Thanks
08-30-2005, 01:54 PM
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I just replaced mine at 20,000 miles. The front tires had more tread than the back tires. I could have gone another 5,000 in our dry California weather conditions. I would not have wanted to go much further in rainy conditions.
I just replaced mine at 20,000 miles. The front tires had more tread than the back tires. I could have gone another 5,000 in our dry California weather conditions. I would not have wanted to go much further in rainy conditions.
08-30-2005, 04:08 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Titanium Silver/Black/Poplar: Steptronic, Sport, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, Comfort Seats, Sat Radio, NAV & Shades
Thanks, I was hoping to get at least 20,000 out of them.
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Have driven close to 34 000km now, and about 6 000 of them are during the winter with other tyres.. and the badly need to be changed 
Anyone tried having some fun with the tyres before having them changed?
Anyone tried having some fun with the tyres before having them changed?
08-31-2005, 02:37 AM
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I replaced mine at 15,000 miles. I had a slow leak in one that prompted the change but 1 of the rears really needed it. I have driven with DSC off less than 10 times but I wonder if full throttle accelerations still cause a small amount of slippage leading to premature wear since the rears were definitely worse. I probably could have gotten another 5,000 out of the fronts. I switched them all to NRFT so I wanted to do all 4 at once....
08-31-2005, 02:54 AM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW 316ti, 2004 BMW 530d, 2006 BMW 530xd, 2013 BMW 320d touring, 2014 BMW 520d touring, 2016 BMW X5, 2020 BMW 320da touring, 2020 BMW 540i
Model Year: 1974
Engine: Flat six
Mine were around 43.000 kms when replaced.
08-31-2005, 04:03 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Titanium Silver/Black/Poplar: Steptronic, Sport, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, Comfort Seats, Sat Radio, NAV & Shades
Thanks guys, I will keep an eye on them as I am at 15,000 miles now.
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