Run Flat Tire Replacement
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In the market to purchase a new set of rear tires for my e60 550i right now equipped with Dunlop Run-Flats...Do I have to purchase Run-Flats again if i have a Spare in Trunk...Live in Miami, Florida...Any info is greatly appreciated...
In the market to purchase a new set of rear tires for my e60 550i right now equipped with Dunlop Run-Flats...Do I have to purchase Run-Flats again if i have a Spare in Trunk...Live in Miami, Florida...Any info is greatly appreciated...
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Last but not least, if you shop on line (esp tirerack) use the link in my signature to earn free cash rebates. It's not how much you make - it's how you spend it that matters!
Good luck re-tiring your 550
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Definitely go with conventional tires. For Miami, you don't need all-seasons, just summer. The major decision for you will be price.
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... In the unlikely or remote possibility they may travel into cold climates during the dead of winter and despite global warming the temps do occasionally fall into the 30s - 40s even in Miami ... the unsuspecting driver may be caught unaware and surprised to find that UHP Summer Tires have turned slippery or even dangerous
That said, there are several fine all-season conventional tires that offer performance and quite, comfortable, long tread life + reasonable price ... for example, Conti's have recently gotten good reviews on all counts recently ...
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My Ride: 07 530i Mystic Blue
I currently have runflats and my next set will be conventionals
friend just had huge nail on his and cost him $600 to replace.. wtf.. took it to different shops but, they could not patch it..
NON-runflats
friend just had huge nail on his and cost him $600 to replace.. wtf.. took it to different shops but, they could not patch it..
NON-runflats
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I made the switch, 2 years ago. Best investment ever. Run flats are in attic waiting to go back on the car when I trade/sell it. Enjoy the car so much more with quality normal tires, Michelin Pilot Sports for me.
I can't explain in words how much better the car handles, rides etc with regular tires vs run flats. You will think BMW has lost its mind equiping their cars with run flats.
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Does anyone know if Costco knows how to replace the tires on these E60 535i? I still have the original run flats on mine, and am thinking about replacing them with normal all season michelins when the time comes to replace.
So here's my question:
Does the TPMS sensor need to be reset? When the tire shop remove the old tire from the rim, will they know how to remove the TPMS sensors safely and then to put them onto the new tires correctly?
I'm thinking of Costco for the replacement, i've used them with my 1998 E320 and 2009 RS350, and both times the tires were replaced without any issues.
Anyone has experience with Costco for their E60 tire replacement?
So here's my question:
Does the TPMS sensor need to be reset? When the tire shop remove the old tire from the rim, will they know how to remove the TPMS sensors safely and then to put them onto the new tires correctly?
I'm thinking of Costco for the replacement, i've used them with my 1998 E320 and 2009 RS350, and both times the tires were replaced without any issues.
Anyone has experience with Costco for their E60 tire replacement?