Replacing Runflats?

[BlueBeastie]

Okay my tyres are still new, but I was thinking (brainfart!). Can normal tyres be fitted instead of runflats when I do eventually have to change tyres and if it can be done, won't the runflat light stay on then?

 

[Denzil]

Dont think it should be a problem. just pray and hope you dont get a flat because youll be without a spare tyre.

that light can be reset manually from your car <its only low pressure indications.

 

[P1000]

Yes, you can (fit normal tyres), but your motorplan could be void with this action. You can get a spare kit from BMW, but it won't change the motorplan situation.

 

[xcalibur]

I actually spoke to my (previous) BMW dealer about this and when it comes to tyres and motorplan it sits like this:

1. You can use any brand tyre as long as they have the same specs.
2. If you decide to replace with non-runflat you have to get the spare wheel/jack/chock/tray kit from BMW.

 

[BlueBeastie]

Cool...Thanks for the info :=):

 

[Cooper]

I actually spoke to my (previous) BMW dealer about this and when it comes to tyres and motorplan it sits like this:

1. You can use any brand tyre as long as they have the same specs.
2. If you decide to replace with non-runflat you have to get the spare wheel/jack/chock/tray kit from BMW.

Number 2 cant apply to a Cooper S. As theres just no space at all for a Spare, not even a biscuit.

 

[Skwinty]

I decided to stick with runflats.

I carry the following in the boot.

2 cans of stop a flat.
1 X 12V compressor.
1 X Plugging kit.

Have used all 3 with great success. :thumbs:

 

[Sleeper135i]

I decided to stick with runflats.

I carry the following in the boot.

2 cans of stop a flat.
1 X 12V compressor.
1 X Plugging kit.

Have used all 3 with great success. :thumbs:

I use the exact same.
I run semi slicks at the rear, tho.
You dont need that stuff if you have runflats, if you get a flat just drive to the nearest tyre center and get it plugged or replaced.

 

[Skwinty]

The problem is two fold.

1. Tyre centres refuse to plug runflats.

2. Driving with the tyre flat will cause the sidewall to delaminate if driven too hard and far.

My approach is sort it out when it happens and extract the maximum life from the tyre.

 

[faizeld]

I decided to stick with runflats.

I carry the following in the boot.

2 cans of stop a flat.
1 X 12V compressor.
1 X Plugging kit.

Have used all 3 with great success. :thumbs:

have u guys not got your puncture kit with your car?mine is so old the previous lady who traded in still left all the kits in the car that came with it :thumbs:

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I decided to stick with runflats.

I carry the following in the boot.

2 cans of stop a flat.
1 X 12V compressor.
1 X Plugging kit.

Have used all 3 with great success. :thumbs:

have u guys not got your puncture kit with your car?mine is so old the previous lady who traded in still left all the kits in the car that came with it :thumbs:

forgot to add.....i got tyre and rim insurance on my runflats as well....was extra R90 month :ty:

 

[BlueBeastie]

Is that tyre and rim insurance with BMW?

 

[xcalibur]

I got the Mobility kit with my kar. Got a compressor, sealant etc...AND...a pair of black gloves!!

 

[Pidondo]

Got my car last month. Its got 205/55/16 Michelin tyres and no repair kit in the boot. How do u know if its runflats or not coz it doesn't say anything on the tyres.

 

[faizeld]

I got the Mobility kit with my kar. Got a compressor, sealant etc...AND...a pair of black gloves!!

the long box that fits under backboard :=): and also the first aid kit :rollsmile:

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Is that tyre and rim insurance with BMW?

mfc...they asked me if i wanted that bout month after i got car...so i sed yeah ok,its for 2 yrs and 90 rand month :ty:

 

[Sleeper135i]

The problem is two fold.

1. Tyre centres refuse to plug runflats.

2. Driving with the tyre flat will cause the sidewall to delaminate if driven too hard and far.

My approach is sort it out when it happens and extract the maximum life from the tyre.

I Have been using runflats for over 8 years, I have always had my runflats plugged, unless they were beyond being plugged. i.e. sidewall damage.

Tyre centers refuse to plug the runflats so you buy new tyre.
Insist on getting the tyre plugged.

 

[Philip Foglar]

Which tyre am I going to trust more when being plugged from a typical puncture repair where the side-walls are perfectly intact? RFT's of course, even if the puncture repair fails the side-walls are still reinforced compared to a non-RFT. Sure, the problem is that the ability of the RFT is what causes the problem here - continue driving with a deflated RFT tyre and the side-wall is sacrificing itself to get you to your destination safely and conveniently, so then has to be replaced. But pick up that the tyre has a puncture and stop immediately to either re-inflate or fit a space-saver, then I cannot understand why the tyre would need to be replaced except if the puncture damage is too close to the shoulder of the tyre or side-wall...

 

[A K]

any idea on how to get the run flat repair kit and price ?

 

[petermoffat]

I started going through tyres quite quickly in my 3 series, and 17" rft's aren't cheap. ast set I fitted were Hankook, at a steal - around R1200 each, and they handled better than the Potenza's, Euphoria, and Michelens.. As soon as my Cooper S needs new rubber, I'll get another set. The extra for runflats is worth the peace of mind to me!

 

[herr bmw]

I got the Mobility kit with my kar. Got a compressor, sealant etc...AND...a pair of black gloves!!

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