Run Flat Tires
12-15-2007, 04:33 AM
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I had to get 2 patches in RFTs due to nails (at different times). One was in the first week of ownership of the 650i 
Same thing as above, only if the tire hasn't been driven on with lost pressure, and in the center of the tread. I found a Bridgestone/Firestone dealer that did mine.
Same thing as above, only if the tire hasn't been driven on with lost pressure, and in the center of the tread. I found a Bridgestone/Firestone dealer that did mine.
12-15-2007, 05:43 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Think about it, if the patch fails on the run flats you can still drive safely on it- its a run flat!
12-15-2007, 06:07 AM
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That's the price you pay for a run-flat, it seems kind of stupid.
Don't spend $400 on a new tire. Instead, ditch the run-flats and get yourself some regular tires, cost you a little over $400 for all 4 tires, that can be patched .
Don't spend $400 on a new tire. Instead, ditch the run-flats and get yourself some regular tires, cost you a little over $400 for all 4 tires, that can be patched .
12-15-2007, 07:19 PM
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This morning, I had my left rear patched and plugged at Firestone. Unfortunately, they scratched my wheel and now I have to go back in on Monday to meet with the store manager on how they plan on fixing it. 
12-16-2007, 10:34 AM
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I don't know how good some companies are as far as fixing a wheel scratch, but if I was you I'd have them reimburse me for the cost of a new one. This happened to me a while back on my other car at a carwash and they told me to go back to the dealership, get a new one and bring them the reciept for the cost. They had the check for me a week later.
12-16-2007, 06:21 PM
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update 4 ya. I kept losing air over the span of a week so I took it in to get checked out and it was a nail. To my surprise i was able to have it repaired, Since Discount couldnt get me the kuhmo I got the Falken 452 instead. So yes you can patch the run flats each application is different though.
12-16-2007, 11:00 PM
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when i told the bmw service advisor that i was gonna replace the run flats with a set of non run flats, he said that the flat tire monitor will always show a flat tire warning... does anyone know if he is correct? thanks
12-16-2007, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BLK05530' post='507576' date='Dec 17 2007, 03:00 AM
when i told the bmw service advisor that i was gonna replace the run flats with a set of non run flats, he said that the flat tire monitor will always show a flat tire warning... does anyone know if he is correct? thanks
12-16-2007, 11:50 PM
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that's what i thought...