HELP!!!!

NewYearsBoy · 12-22-2010, 05:16 PM

Hey guys I need some help... I have had the run flats for a while now and had the left rear replaced twice from nails.. $400+$400=800.... ( the tire had a nail and was replaced then 2 days later the NEW tire had a nail... I replaced that with a run flat..)

... Now the right rear is Bald...

How long can I drive like this...? (till I figure this out)

Also this is my main prob... If I buy another run flat from BMW its $400... But to replace the back 2 tires with regular ones would be $190*2....

A regular tire leaves me stranded... The run flat I can just drive away... But If I get a regular tire they will be half the price... AHHHHH...

I don't know what to do..... Thought you guys would have some good answers...

(I have been driving on this 1mm left of rubber for 2 days now, that BMW showed me that is was bald....)

bozola · 12-22-2010, 05:22 PM

Go to the wheels and tire section and

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NewYearsBoy · 12-22-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bozola

Go to the wheels and tire section and

.

HAHA... ??? I know what to but... Should I stay with run flats or go with New regular tires....

JasonCSU · 12-22-2010, 05:51 PM

I'd go with non-runflats and carry a mobility kit in your trunk.

Tom K. · 12-22-2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonCSU

I'd go with non-runflats and carry a mobility kit in your trunk.

I'd agree. But if you want to continue on run-flats, don't buy them from the dealer and if you get another puncture, get it repaired - just like a regular tire.

And definitely replace the tire with only 1mm of tread immediately and buy a tread gauge so that you can keep tabs on your new tires!

Tom

dragon1761 · 12-22-2010, 06:12 PM

you know you can just patch the run flats right? it cost like 25 bucks to do it.If you were replacing all that, you should have just got the tire plan where you pay 1000 for a few yrs of free repair or replacements of tires from bmw.

moveswiftly · 12-22-2010, 06:19 PM

Yup. Get Regular Tires, AAA, EIther a spare or a mobility kit. Problem Solved and Money saved.

NewYearsBoy · 12-22-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

I'd agree. But if you want to continue on run-flats, don't buy them from the dealer and if you get another puncture, get it repaired - just like a regular tire.

And definitely replace the tire with only 1mm of tread immediately and buy a tread gauge so that you can keep tabs on your new tires!

Tom

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon1761

you know you can just patch the run flats right? it cost like 25 bucks to do it.If you were replacing all that, you should have just got the tire plan where you pay 1000 for a few yrs of free repair or replacements of tires from bmw.

BMW told me you can not patch run flat tires..... Im on here because I want to get this fixed asap... I have to drive fast in FL.... The average speed is at least 50 or 60....

Tom K. · 12-22-2010, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

BMW told me you can not patch run flat tires.....

BMW will not patch run flat tires. But many independent tire shops will. You need to find a good one and stop getting your tire info from BMW. They make the car; they do not make the tires!

Tom

fresh135i · 12-22-2010, 06:45 PM

BMW actually patched my run flat when I had a nail in it... just get them patched; mine are going bald so im just gonna take the plunge and get new rims with non runflat tires since I have to get the new tires anyways

1SerieStud · 12-22-2010, 08:32 PM

2 things:

1) As others said, RFT's can be patched, but only as long as it's not on (or too close to) the side wall - I've had one of my rears patched and have had no problems.

2) There was someone selling 2 rear RFT's on here for a decent price, and they only had few miles on them.

EDIT: Check it out! Even better deal than the one I saw a few days ago. These tires have under 1000 miles, and you can get the 2 rears for $500:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=468399

NewYearsBoy · 12-22-2010, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

BMW will not patch run flat tires. But many independent tire shops will. You need to find a good one and stop getting your tire info from BMW. They make the car; they do not make the tires!

Tom

So I wasted $800 great...

IDBMW · 12-23-2010, 06:56 AM

With over 1,000 posts from you I would have thought you would have read what many people went through with the patching of run flats and BMW’s refusal to do it. That would have saved you from the mess you are in. You know what they say about doing the same thing over and over expecting different results.

I can buy tires, wheels, TPMS mounted and delivered from Tire Rack for a couple hundred bucks more than tires alone bought and mounted locally. When I get a BMW I order a wheel and non run flat tire set up. I bought a BMW mobility kit but you can buy a unit that does the same thing at Walmart or Auto parts stores. I am on BMW # 3 with no run flats and no spare and never been stranded. A couple time I have came out to my car and a tire was flat. I simply aired it up without the slime stuff and was able to get it to a tire shop. I frequently drive my 135i on mountain roads with no cell service and am not worried at all. If I did have an issue I could not resolve with the car I have the SOS button.

When I think about it I have had one low tire with my 135i where I had it air it up (found a valve stem loose) and I was on my way but have been stranded three times due to HPFP’s.

1999sel · 12-23-2010, 09:50 AM

Keep in mind that you can't patch run flat if you've run the tire with zero pressure for a period of time. There may be structural damage running with no air pressure.

miiipilot · 12-23-2010, 03:50 PM

Dump the RFTs. I am so angry I didn't put on my Mich Pilot A/S Plus 3 months earlier. Definitely a much better ride and, for you, cheaper.

miiipilot

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NewYearsBoy Colonel 68 Rep 2,352 Posts Drives: IS 300 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bradenton FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i M-Sport [0.00]	HELP!!!! Hey guys I need some help... I have had the run flats for a while now and had the left rear replaced twice from nails.. $400+$400=800.... ( the tire had a nail and was replaced then 2 days later the NEW tire had a nail... I replaced that with a run flat..) ... Now the right rear is Bald... How long can I drive like this...? (till I figure this out) Also this is my main prob... If I buy another run flat from BMW its $400... But to replace the back 2 tires with regular ones would be $190*2.... A regular tire leaves me stranded... The run flat I can just drive away... But If I get a regular tire they will be half the price... AHHHHH... I don't know what to do..... Thought you guys would have some good answers... (I have been driving on this 1mm left of rubber for 2 days now, that BMW showed me that is was bald....) __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- "Speed never killed anyone its very important to get that straight, Speed has never killed a soul. Suddenly becoming stationary thats what gets people." - Jeremy Clarkson
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JasonCSU Colonel 702 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '88 325is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	I'd go with non-runflats and carry a mobility kit in your trunk. __________________ Delivered in Munich, broken in on the Nurburgring.
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dragon1761 Lieutenant 88 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 128i SGM 08; 328i AW 14 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (0)	you know you can just patch the run flats right? it cost like 25 bucks to do it.If you were replacing all that, you should have just got the tire plan where you pay 1000 for a few yrs of free repair or replacements of tires from bmw.
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moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	Yup. Get Regular Tires, AAA, EIther a spare or a mobility kit. Problem Solved and Money saved. __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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fresh135i Private 8 Rep 94 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	BMW actually patched my run flat when I had a nail in it... just get them patched; mine are going bald so im just gonna take the plunge and get new rims with non runflat tires since I have to get the new tires anyways
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12-22-2010, 08:32 PM	#11
1SerieStud Brigadier General 184 Rep 3,939 Posts Drives: '11 VO 1M (498 of 740) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (11)	2 things: 1) As others said, RFT's can be patched, but only as long as it's not on (or too close to) the side wall - I've had one of my rears patched and have had no problems. 2) There was someone selling 2 rear RFT's on here for a decent price, and they only had few miles on them. EDIT: Check it out! Even better deal than the one I saw a few days ago. These tires have under 1000 miles, and you can get the 2 rears for $500: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=468399
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IDBMW Captain 41 Rep 825 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	With over 1,000 posts from you I would have thought you would have read what many people went through with the patching of run flats and BMW’s refusal to do it. That would have saved you from the mess you are in. You know what they say about doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. I can buy tires, wheels, TPMS mounted and delivered from Tire Rack for a couple hundred bucks more than tires alone bought and mounted locally. When I get a BMW I order a wheel and non run flat tire set up. I bought a BMW mobility kit but you can buy a unit that does the same thing at Walmart or Auto parts stores. I am on BMW # 3 with no run flats and no spare and never been stranded. A couple time I have came out to my car and a tire was flat. I simply aired it up without the slime stuff and was able to get it to a tire shop. I frequently drive my 135i on mountain roads with no cell service and am not worried at all. If I did have an issue I could not resolve with the car I have the SOS button. When I think about it I have had one low tire with my 135i where I had it air it up (found a valve stem loose) and I was on my way but have been stranded three times due to HPFP’s. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i - Black Sapphire Metallic - Mocha Lather - 21" 718M wheels - Every option except Sun Shade
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1999sel New Member 2 Rep 24 Posts Drives: Volvo V60 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CNJ iTrader: (0)	Keep in mind that you can't patch run flat if you've run the tire with zero pressure for a period of time. There may be structural damage running with no air pressure.
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miiipilot Lieutenant Colonel 522 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 Brooklyn Grey 6mt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Dump the RFTs. I am so angry I didn't put on my Mich Pilot A/S Plus 3 months earlier. Definitely a much better ride and, for you, cheaper. miiipilot __________________ miiipilot '24 M2 Brooklyn Grey, 6mt, Bi-Color, Black M-Color seats, '16 MG M2, DCT, Exec. Took Delivery 4/30/16 (Sold)
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