Finally Got rid of Run Flats !!!

fkhanod · 04-15-2006, 08:06 AM

I just replaced my stock 16" rims with a new set of 162's. Part of that transformation included ditching the run flats. Besides not having a spare I could not be happier. The new Yokohama Advan sports ride 100 times better than the runflats. Smooth as silk with no runflat roughness. I have to say the ride quality has certainly improved.

scubajag · 04-15-2006, 04:29 PM

Does your computer have to be adjusted to know you don't have run flats, or can you just put on the tires without any kind of adjustments?

noflash · 04-15-2006, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by scubajag

Does your computer have to be adjusted to know you don't have run flats, or can you just put on the tires without any kind of adjustments?

No and yes.

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and congrats!

clutch09 · 04-15-2006, 06:32 PM

Been considering the same thing, thanks for posting.

06330i · 04-15-2006, 09:09 PM

u shulda just gotten better run flats the potenzas that r on the 162's r terrible but u can get better riding run flats

supernova · 04-15-2006, 09:26 PM

YEAH. THERE ARE BETTER RIDING RUNFLATS OUT THERE.

I DONT THINK I WOULD TRADE RUN FLATS FOR ANYTHING IN THE WORLD.

I MEAN IT JUST ADDS EXTRA SECURITY.

fkhanod · 04-15-2006, 10:21 PM

I used to think run flats were ok, now I realize how bad they actually were. For the sake of the ride quality I dont mind carrying a self sealing kit. Anyone considering regular tires-you won't be disappointed. As some else mentioned on the forums the run flats are great in theory but the technology is just not there.

Krockit · 04-19-2006, 07:49 AM

What other run flat options out there are better?

climkt · 04-19-2006, 09:43 PM

ditched my stock 16 inch rims and tyres for 18 inch non RFT good year eagle 1 tyres 2 months ago. very happy with the improvement in cosmesis. glad i did not have to pulverize my wallet to pay ridiculous , stratospheric prices for 18inch RFT tyres!

Bimmer4Life · 04-22-2006, 09:43 PM

Very nice guys,
I am planning on ditching my 16" wheels for some 162s with Hankook Ventus Non Runflat tires. I trust from your reviews that my ride quality will be much improved.
Thanks and keep up the good work...

hercules · 04-27-2006, 01:22 PM

I did not really understand why BMW fucked up this great car with RFT tyres.
I found the reason yesterday when a screw destroyed my right rear tire.The position of the screw was in such a place that the tire could not be repaired.
And what a miracle the 225/45/17 91V RFT Brigestone Potenzas RE050AII are not imported in Greece by Brigestone but only by the central dealer of BMW in Athens!!! Since i live in the island of Crete i have to wait two days to get the new tire for only 300 Euros.

Guys get rid of RFT tires now, :rocks: not only they cost but the quality of riding is totally shit.

ashecnc · 04-27-2006, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hercules

I did not really understand why BMW fucked up this great car with RFT tyres.
I found the reason yesterday when a screw destroyed my right rear tire.The position of the screw was in such a place that the tire could not be repaired.
And what a miracle the 225/45/17 91V RFT Brigestone Potenzas RE050AII are not imported in Greece by Brigestone but only by the central dealer of BMW in Athens!!! Since i live in the island of Crete i have to wait two days to get the new tire for only 300 Euros.

Guys get rid of RFT tires now, :rocks: not only they cost but the quality of riding is totally shit.

I ditched mine, and it's 100000000000 times better

noflash · 04-27-2006, 01:47 PM

Don't forget at lease-end your car better be wearing runflats!

04-15-2006, 08:06 AM	#1
fkhanod New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Black Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada iTrader: (0)	Finally Got rid of Run Flats !!! I just replaced my stock 16" rims with a new set of 162's. Part of that transformation included ditching the run flats. Besides not having a spare I could not be happier. The new Yokohama Advan sports ride 100 times better than the runflats. Smooth as silk with no runflat roughness. I have to say the ride quality has certainly improved.
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scubajag Scuba-JAG 24 Rep 528 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2006&07 B.R. E-92 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, Fl iTrader: (0)	Does your computer have to be adjusted to know you don't have run flats, or can you just put on the tires without any kind of adjustments?
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clutch09 Lieutenant 31 Rep 463 Posts Drives: '08 320i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Been considering the same thing, thanks for posting.
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06330i fresher den you 34 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2004 x3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the shores, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90, 330i [0.00]	u shulda just gotten better run flats the potenzas that r on the 162's r terrible but u can get better riding run flats
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supernova Private First Class 2 Rep 195 Posts Drives: E92 Coupe Black Metallic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	YEAH. THERE ARE BETTER RIDING RUNFLATS OUT THERE. I DONT THINK I WOULD TRADE RUN FLATS FOR ANYTHING IN THE WORLD. I MEAN IT JUST ADDS EXTRA SECURITY. __________________ click it for myspace
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fkhanod New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Black Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada iTrader: (0)	162 I used to think run flats were ok, now I realize how bad they actually were. For the sake of the ride quality I dont mind carrying a self sealing kit. Anyone considering regular tires-you won't be disappointed. As some else mentioned on the forums the run flats are great in theory but the technology is just not there.
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04-19-2006, 07:49 AM	#8
Krockit Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 03 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	What other run flat options out there are better?
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	ditched my stock 16 inch rims and tyres for 18 inch non RFT good year eagle 1 tyres 2 months ago. very happy with the improvement in cosmesis. glad i did not have to pulverize my wallet to pay ridiculous , stratospheric prices for 18inch RFT tyres!
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04-22-2006, 09:43 PM	#10
Bimmer4Life Private First Class 2 Rep 108 Posts Drives: Alpine White F30 328i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale iTrader: (0)	Very nice guys, I am planning on ditching my 16" wheels for some 162s with Hankook Ventus Non Runflat tires. I trust from your reviews that my ride quality will be much improved. Thanks and keep up the good work...
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04-27-2006, 01:22 PM	#11
hercules Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 320 BMW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: GREECE iTrader: (0)	Fuck the run flats tires I did not really understand why BMW fucked up this great car with RFT tyres. I found the reason yesterday when a screw destroyed my right rear tire.The position of the screw was in such a place that the tire could not be repaired. And what a miracle the 225/45/17 91V RFT Brigestone Potenzas RE050AII are not imported in Greece by Brigestone but only by the central dealer of BMW in Athens!!! Since i live in the island of Crete i have to wait two days to get the new tire for only 300 Euros. Guys get rid of RFT tires now, :rocks: not only they cost but the quality of riding is totally shit.
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noflash Captain Caveman 148 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: '06 325eyeyiyi Join Date: May 2005 Location: midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Don't forget at lease-end your car better be wearing runflats! __________________ E90 325i Monaco Blue, Black Leatherette, Sport, Cold Weather, Xenon, Sat Prep, 18" BBS RGR Mods: Polorized Film for Business CD, added lumbar, rock chip on hood
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