Ok, I read a lot of complaints about the run flats. I have the original Continental run flats on my 530i, and will need to replace them soon. The tires I have now seem fine to me. They handle well, aren't noisy, and ride just fine. Or do I not know any better since they are the only tires I have used on this car? I really like the idea of run flats for safety and getting to work on time, are regular tires much better? Recomendations from anyone here in the U.S. ? How bout Michelins? Thanks, I'm confused!

 

Non RFT's are very different, if you can get Michelin PS2's or Goodyear GS-D3's you will notice a massive improvement.

 

if you are in the us or travel to work a long way then get a spare wheel with the new non RFT or you will be stuck.
I am not using RFT and have no spare wheel at the back so I have to call a van to pick my car up if I have a flat tyre but that OK i'm in HK and itis very small.

 

I switched from runflats to Michelin PS2.

The Michelins are so much better, it's not even funny. It is like a completely different car. Ride is much smoother, and more comfortable.... yet performance is still great.

 

The michelin PS2 are soooo much better, I just got them last week and I am amazed at the difference, its like a whole different car. In the USA we get a spare tire, so its no big deal. If you get a flat and you dont feel like changing the tire, you can push the BMW assist button.

 

Maybe I am in the minority here.

If I get a flat tire, I dial for service on my mobile, or I hit the BMW assist button.
I would only grab for my spare if I were out of a commercial area.

I see some merit of RFs when traveling high speeds, but is all of this worth the constant problems associated with RFs?

I am tempted to ditch my spare without RFs just to save the extra space.

Knowing me though, the day that I ditch my spare will be the day that I need it.

 

I understand that runflat wheels cannot accept a non RF tire?


THus to change would require a new set of rims.

ANd if leased, it must be returned with RUnflats in good running condition.

Correct?

 

Just say "NO!" to runflats. The trade-off of their supposed safety is not worth their noise and rock-hard ride. I endured them for far too long. I replaced mine with PS2's a few weeks ago. Now every time I drive my car, I think to myself, "Why did I wait so long to do this!" I no longer cringe every time I drive on rough pavement, especially in a curve. The ride is now what it should be with no apparent loss of handling. I have an emergency spare in the trunk, so if I get a flat, I can limp home with a little extra effort on my part.

 

Incorrect! A number of us have replaced RFT's with conventional tires and used the original rims.

 

Hmmm...THanks fellas, lots to think about there. My standard modus operandi with my other car is to have a can or two of fix a flat in the trunk. If I get a flat, short of a blowout, I can at least press on to a place I want to fix/change my tire. OK, so what kinda mileage you guys get outta the Ps2's? What did ya pay? Thanks!