DON'T BUY RUN FLAT TIRES | Here are 3 Alternatives!
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I should have mentioned in the video, I'm running Bridgestone Blizzak's on my winter wheels and Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 on my summer wheels.
Whilst the ride is Absolutely harsher than normal tyres I don't find the tyres are louder and they haven't worn any faster. That comes down to what RFT you get. I have the OEM Pirelli cinterato P7, very quiet and so far I have put almost 40,000 KM on them and they're only at about 50%. I have a pump like yours and a repair kit so I don't have to replace my RFTs if I get a flat. Here in Australia if you're get a flat with RFTs you supposed to replace the tyre, I don't intend on doing that if I can avoid it, especially as my tyres cost $330 each here!
How do you like the dws 06
Ken Lawton Definitely comes down to the specific RFT. On our 09 E92 335i, the stock Bridgestone potenza rtfs suck handling wise and make a lot of noise... So I’ll replace them with with Conti Extreme Contact Sports most likely. Our 14 S550 had Dunlop rfts which were smooth and quiet (it is an s class after all), but they wore down extremely fast
Just installed the same Continentals about 2wks ago on my 535 xdrive. Night and day from the run flats. These #PureMichigan road tho....
After using runflat tires for a few years now, I reckon it's very much better for the convenience, safety and reliability. What do you guys think about the new technology self sealing tires like Contiseal by the way?
I work in a tire shop in Michigan and I can back everything you say about run flats. Something to consider, run flats don’t absorb impact the same. Seems like every bmw or Mercedes we perform a balance on, the wheels are out of round to some extent and no longer ride smoothly. Seems like the force of a pothole goes right to the wheels and suspension.
Hey Justin thanks for the video. Just looked at a used X3 that had replacement tires that were not run flat so was looking for alternatives. Just a word of caution to all, if you are not going with the run flat tires DO have a plan. Here is a weird but true story - I have a 40+ mile commute that is mostly on rural interstate in Wisconsin, one cold (-10 F) winter night I was headed home at about 7:00 PM when overtook a car that was billowing smoke, the driver was going 65 MPH on a flat tire and from the looks of it had been for awhile - apparently hell bent on getting someplace to get help. They showed no intention of stopping and I couldn't help them while they were going 65 down the interstate so I continued on my way thinking "damn I sure wouldn't want to deal with a flat tire on a night like this". Drove the final 30 miles home, pulled into my garage, got out and was walking around the back of my truck when I hear Ssssssssssssssssss coming from the the right rear, within a minute the tire was completely flat and I proceeded to change it in the comfort of my heated garage. Moral of the story: have a plan because you just never know. Oh, one more thing, you could have a long wait for roadside assistance in rural areas, especially when it is at night and -10, always keep that gas tank at least half full.
Run flats give me confidence when I’m driving in desolate areas. Owned BMWs for 20 plus years. I have a sense of security riding on them.
An easy solution to running non run flats is a product called RIDE-ON. It is a self sealing puncture additive that stays in liquid form under pressure and added benefit is no need to balance the tire. It self balances. Easy enough to go with a better more comfortable ride tire. AND if your tire is low, do too loss of a lil pressure, your TPMS will tell you and you can have the tire looked at easily enough.
Run flats suck..period..The ride quality is horrible..where do u think all that vibration goes to?..ur rims n suspensions will go bad quicker
@@te8828 Funny how those who have never owned or can afford a BMW love to throw mud? That's the beauty of being a keyboard warrior. No spine but a huge mouth.
When you say "desolate areas," those are within 50 miles of your house? Because that's maximum distance you drive safely with most runflat tires. They can be good, so long as your problems happen close to home.
Tire patch kits. You’re welcome.
Spot on as usual Justin. I replaced my factory run flats with Continental Extreme Contacts on my X5 and could not be more pleased with the quieter, smoother ride and cost savings! Not sure you recommend it, but I have a can of that 'fixaflat' foam in my trunk as my flat tire repair solution. Thanks for another useful BMW video.
I have been driving for 40 years I have had a few flats but I have never had a catastrophic tire failure on regular tires. I bought a used bmw and in 4 months I "broke" 3 run flat tires. Switched over to regular tires -no problems. Everyone I have talked to who has rft seems to get flats at least once or twice a year. Thanks for the idea about carrying a pump with me.
I have a compressor and a tire plug kit. Saved me a few times and it's extremely easy to use unless there is a nail too big to plug
EXCELLENT tips, Bro! Wish I found your channel years ago. I literally just used your tip on the "service engine soon " light. all that was needed was to top off the coolant which had gotten low over the past year. The light went ouff shortly after driving a while. Can't imagine what the dealer would have "found" I needed and the high cost as opposed to a few ounces of coolant. Please keep 'em coming! As for run flats, I actually prefer them...just the confidence in not having to deal with a tire change in the middle of the road or something.
Thanks Justin. I have a 2012 BMW 650ix coupe and switched over to the standard tire last year. I chose the Continental Extreme Sport All Season. The ride is quieter and much more comfortable. AAA roadside assistance was a great option!
Justin I've changed from run flats to normal tyres about 12 months ago after owning my 3 series lci over 4 years.I can honestly say I 100% agree with you,The drive and feel of the car is much softer and in my opinion better grip in the corners because of the softer walls that allow a little flex.Anyway I've simply added a space saver (spare tyre)which is really thin and hardly takes up any room.This in my opinion was the best option as just like runflats once fitted you can only drive around 50mph yet continue your journey.
I used run-flat tires on my BMWs for 12 years, and they saved my days a few times. I would not ever think of using standard tyres. When used on decent quality roads, and if you like 'feel of the road' - don't even think of going to standard ones. You will safe some money, but if you get a puncture on the in the middle of motorway - you will appreciate the greatness of Run-Flat tires. Not sure the point of these videos at all
JB!! Great timing on this video!
I just had a popped tire from hitting a pot hole and my tire blew a mile or so later. I learned I had run flats when I went back to search for a spare tire. Long story short, I decided it was best to replace all 4; provided the AWD and didn’t want uneven tread with all my tires. I’m indifferent about the run flats; but it saved me a tow!
Run flats - for when your wife drives you car with the kids only reason I use them. I know their gonna be able to keep going and get home or to safety - worth it for that tiny chance - for my family’s safety yes!
For everything else’s there’s Michelin PS4’s or CUP2’s
In unsafe countries eg South Africa (especially if u a woman) makes sense that if tyre is flat (also towing a horse) that u can continue on your journey till u back at a garage or safe area... only downside of course is by that time ur tyre is buggered so u have to replace it (and tyres are not cheap)..Then again what value do u put on your life..
Tire popped on my way to an interview. The run flats got me there and home! Even to the BMW shop to replace the tires, amazing tires
I could not agree more, when it comes to the wife’s car with my boy, it’s run flats. On my m3 and 535i, I run performance, non-run flats.
@@margaretmeaker2830 In case anyone sees this, the disadvantage in unsafe countries is that those countries usually also have bigger potholes that will tear the run-flat so badly it will be unusable, and then you're stuck on the side of a dangerous road for longer.
Changed to standard tires 4 days ago and I can really tell the difference when it comes to road noise. Going on a road trip on a couple of days so the jury is still out. Tires aren’t broke in
Nice video, Justin! I'm with you. We bought a 335 with run-flats on it. I immediately changed to Continental Extreme Contacts, because I have really liked them on my Mustang GT500. Immediate improvement for the Bimmer! Quieter, smoother, handles better. We NEVER get flat tires and have roadside assistance. Nevertheless I also have a repair kit and air compressor just in case.
I have BMW f10 ( f11 estate) and all time together with Run flat tyres ( car is more Safety and that is more important- specially if You drive with family).
For me Run flat tyres- is something Good...
Recommended for all
Great video with useful tips. I have been driving for 50 years and a ton of miles and in that time can only remember having 3 flat tires!
Awesome video Justin, I wish I found it months or even years ago. I hated run flats for all the reasons you talk about, ride quality, noise, cost. I switched to standard tires on my X3 and wow, what a difference. I keep a bottle of green slime as it’s water soluble and is ok for tire pressure sensors and a mini battery powered compressor that plugs into any 12v lighter plug. Both fit right in the storage compartment in the back. I wish I did this 40k miles ago when I spent over a grand on new run flats not to mention on my previous 328xi...
Hahaha, great analogy at the end there Justin. My brother owns a tyre shop and he HATES run flats with a passion. I'm just waiting for mine to wear out before I switch and go to a set of Pilots. Can't wait!!
Great video again Justin. Thank you for not shouting "WHAT'S UUUUUUP RUclipsRS!!!" or some crap at me every time I open a video simply with the aim of hearing what you have to say. I'm not deaf and I don't have a dire need to be entertained every second of every day so, thank you sincerely mate.
Cheers.
My Toyota Sienna is still on RFT's ( 7 years ); changed once and it's time again and it's so pricey. I was confused whether to go for RFT's again or to go with standard tires. This video gave more confidence to switch to standard tires. Thanks Justn, for this video!
when changing standard tires, you MUST use XL rated, BMW's with RFT's, have stiffer suspension, to deal with the stiffer sidewall, so to keep a better road feel you need XL's
Within the first year of having a 7 series, my parents had replaced all 4 tires from a puncture within a year. So I think it’s worth having run flats, especially since its a lease.
This was very helpful, I was considering run flats on my bmw but it’s more practical to get the kit and compressor.
I've had my E90 for 11 years and ditched runflats at 30k. Stored under trunk floor compressor and Jack. Have temp spare from E46 convertible in trunk with a black vinyl cover made for a pop up camper spare. Looks good and doesn't eat up too much space. Conti DWS06 and Dunlop wintersport D4.
I can relate so hard. We have 3 Mercedes E-Classes (2007, 2011, and 2014). The least comfort able of the 3 is the 2014 model. At first I attributed the harsher ride to the sport suspension, but I know that Mercedes are supposed to be way cushier than most cars. Then I saw that the tires on them were run-flats 🤦🏽♂️
We have a 2019 X3 with run flats and would never think of changing them as recommended by BMW engineering. I believe the pros far outweigh the cons and are a great safety feature, especially when driving in congested areas and freeways. Our X3 rides fantastic and is very quiet when the tires have the proper air pressure. The run flats have already paid dividends when we got a flat while driving on vacation through a horrible storm near the Smokey Mountains after a fallen branch poked a hole in a rear tire. We were able to drive a few miles to a small town and get the flat fixed which saved us from having to empty our luggage during that storm to replace the tire. I'm sold on run flats! In case of an emergency where I couldn't get to a repair shop within 50 miles (which is rare), I keep slime and an air compressor in the vehicle.
In your case run flats are a better option but for the normal city driver they dont make sense.I have to agree with justin on this
@@Nisar2878 I do respectfully disagree. I actually believe that run flats have the most value for city driving, particularly on freeways or busy roads where it is often very dangerous to pull over to change a flat tire on the shoulder or in some neighborhoods that may not be safe. Having the ability to drive up to 50 miles to a tire shop is well with it to me, especially if my wife is driving alone.
If you're truly impressed with BMW recommendation, you should not have had that run flat tire repaired, but rather, replaced.
@@aj4usa Why replace after driving on it less than 3 miles? BMW recommends replacing run flats if you have to drive several miles on them completely flat (up to 50 miles) or if they have any wear or damage. My tires were essentially brand new, so no reason to replace. The tire shop patched up the small hole and said it was just like new. I am impressed!
Run flats never pay dividends. Thats sad rationalizing
Agree! Driving a 2005 car and last year was the first time I had to use the spare tire due to a road puncture. This is 14 years or 200k km’s
i put a spare and a jack plus required tools in our e92 spare sits perfect under the cargo net and the jack i used from an e46 fitted nice in the compartment in the boot floor.
I got rid of my run flats in jan 2017, and never looked back, the ride was a night and day difference, the steering wasn't feeling heavy, and it was just a pleasure to drive. I keep a tyre repair kit and the BMW air compressor in my car as I run a staggered wheel setup and i use the trunk / boot all the time for work purposes... great video brother 🙏🏼 have a great day 👌🏼
Thanks man!
@Preshaan Briglall Does the steering really get lighter after installing regular tyres? If thats the case then wouldnt it just be better to replace with reg. tyres and get more comfortable driving in the city with a lighter steering to handle. Also, does it change the performance in any way?
@@wrathofdiablo yes from what ive experienced on my car, and I've upgrading from 17inch wheels and run flats to 19inch wheels and regular tyres
@@Realpreshaanb what about the performance. Which car do you own btw?
@@Realpreshaanb what about the performance. Which car do you own btw?
The production quality on your videos is some of the best around. I wonder how many of your viewers don't even have a BMW (myself included)
Thank you I appreciate that!
Switched to normal all season/sporty tires. Best upgrade I’ve done after buying my X5. I live in the city of Chicago. If I ever get a flat I’ll have 4 tow truck numbers I could call depending on my location and of course there’s always Uber to get me to that last mile if needed.
Although I knew everything you said in back of my mind nevertheless I recently bought a couple of runflats. I wish I saw this video couple of weeks ago. Thanks Justine, now I am convinced.
Run flats were the first thing I ditched when I bought my e90 328i. I keep one of the snow tires in the trunk since I never use the trunk. Best mod so far.
Just made the switch to regular tires about two weeks ago, i drive a 335i convertible with the N55 engine and that came with run flats. Just like you mentioned, it was noisy and every hard bump i hit just felt very unfair to my car 😂
Well done on the video, clear, concise, and to the point! Definitely helped me make a decision.
Just bought a beautiful low k 320d and its currently got run flats on it, took it for a massive test drive and thought it was probably the quietest ride and smoothest I have ever done, possibly the roads you are on are very different, good informative video but for peace of mind when my girlfriend drives it, will stick with these
Don’t forget runflats also increase the likelyhood of wheel damage (bending and buckles) considerably. Especially on tires with lower profile side walls.
Tnx 4 video! But I prefer run-flat. This technology helped me lots of times. My life-hacks: little lower air pressure, smaller the radius (16” on 1er, 17” on x3, 18” on 5er). Frankly speaking modern run-flat tires are very comfortable compared with those that produced 10 years ago. Also modern suspensions are better adopted to run-flat. I have plenty of comfort on 5 series g30 with 18” rft tires. But i’m sured that your experience is a quite valuable for 10+ years old bmw’s.
I replaced my F30 factory runflats that came on the 403 style rims with Hankook Ventus S1 evo2, the ride was so much smoother i even noticed a small decrease in weight during driving, Great decsion so far! No spare tyre in the trunk :)
I had a new set of run-flats fitted to my 2007 BMW 328Xi Estate three years ago, have had no problems at all with them and do not notice any increased road noise. I've had one puncture which was repairable and carry a compressor for any pressure loss . . . which hasn't happened other than with that one puncture. I do average annual mileage and they have not worn any quicker than 'normal' tyres on other BMWs I've owned. Having initially been concerned about run-flats because of negative videos like yours, I'm now perfectly relaxed about them.
Hi. Had my rft change to normal tyres. The steering feel lighter on turning , ride is softer and saved a few bucks. Bought a space saver spare wheel and still have 90% of the trunk space.
Everyone talks bad about rft, but I just purchased a 2019 540i xdrive with Msport and they seem very good to me. It's my 1st BMW so I don't have anything to compare it too (except my 2016 Maxima). The ride is smooth and quiet to me.
Stryka Don I have one too (2018). Besides to the fact that BMW does not bring replacement tires to my country I already lost 2 because of potholes. Changed for a non Runflat and I can attest the difference in comfort and sound noise. I think they are aware of the problem and in Brazil the car comes with a spare tire.
Thanks a lot for the video. I changed from regular tyres to runflat and this is the biggest mistake I've ever made. My BP rises when I face a bumpy road.
Great tip! I love your channel bro. It really helped me make a decision on which car I was going to buy. As of yesterday I am the new owner of a 2011 328i xDrive.
That's awesome! congrats on the car!
Hi Justin, I’m here in the UK and if you change from factory specific tyres it can affect your insurance. Unfortunately over here the insurance companies are trying their hardest to not payout after an incident, especially if you have changed any of the demographics of the car. We’ve basically become hostages to them. Thanks for the options and keep recording!!! 👍
Yes it can
Remember when men were men in the UK?
I thought I would be 'responsible' and keep runflats when I bought my e89 Z4, but decided to change and have never looked back, luckily haven't had an issue. On non runflats the car is better in every way - more compliant, better braking and super grippy (went with Pirelli in front so it might be that and not just the non run-flatness to be fair). In my country, you're either in a city where there's a tire shop every 5 blocks (in which case you can go there if you notice your puncture early) or you're doing stretches between city centers that are 100s of kilometers away so runflats would be no help anyway. They make sense in tightly developed first world countries, but I really wish we could just get a spare wheel well and a spare again - it does make me a little nervous to just hit the road in my Z4, vs my old e46 330i that had a full size spare. Now I do the thing we're all supposed to, I walk around my car before every trip and just check my tires quick. Few punctures are so bad that they completely deflate a tire instantly. But maybe I'm just getting old, I also wish good cars were still manuals and still had cigarette lighters - even if you don't smoke they're still more useful than a 12V socket - Am I going to plug a camping fridge into my Z4?
@@DavidDrawsComics Sorry bud, I see it's a little ambiguous. I meant old-school manual: a lever and a clutch pedal.
I rid my run flats with pirelli p zeros and was a BIG difference in handling and comfort..good video
hi ,like your video. on my X1 i have recently changed all my runflats(after 35000 miles) to Goodyear vector 4 seasons. the change is fantastic as regards road noise--lack of, comfort over bumps and potholes of which there are many, the steering feels truer, the mpg is about the same, and I have the comfort of knowing that the tyres are fine in the winter season, which in the south of england is fairly mild.
I've had run flats on s few BMWs. They have always been performance models so tires were wider and seemed to be a magnet for nails and screws. I hate how its a game that's hard to get out of.... typically you get a flat, don't want the sudden unplanned expense to replace all 4 so you buy that one new run flat, rinse and repeat. So normally I wait until my set of run flats need replacement and get conventional performance tires. When I do encounter a leak/flat, I use a small compressor and I also have road side assistance. I don't bother with the patch kit, because usually putting some air in gets me to where I need to go for a permanent solution.
I had run flats on my bmw and I cracked rims a few times from potholes. Normal tires give but run flats don’t and all the pressure from the blunt force of a pothole go direct to the rim. $150 for rim repairs each time.
Man I hit a pothole in m sport f10 , swear there’s been a vibration sense at 60-80
Awesome review Justin. Thank You!
I’m due a set of tyres soon & I was wondering about replacing my Run Flats. The road noise is excessive with these & I’d love a softer ride. Thank you - you’ve persuaded me to fit standard tyres now 👍🏻
Did you feel a difference?
Ditching the factory RFTs was an absolute game changer for me! Ride quality improved immeasurably. Great, relevant content Justin. Keep it up 👍
I went to standard tires and haven't looked back since! Brand New car and the runflats were basically bald after 18k so I just do the roadside and standard tires
with roadside what happens? you just wait for them to tow you to a mechanic?
Luna EB Yehh my 4 series is up for a new set of tires so I’m thinking of getting standard ones and just having roadside assistance (don’t want to use my whole trunk for a spare) versus getting a RFTs again
I drive an 09 BMW 135i and ditched the run flats after it was time for new tires. I haven’t had an issue with a flat tire yet and the ride is so much nicer👍🏼
One of the best thing that I did to my car!
New drinking game: take a shot every time this guy says "tires"
Justin Buice running non run flats. DWS06. I just keep a tire compressor kit. I find that to be the easiest
I drank 3 gallons of water after playing this game
I forgot where my car is after this game
10 shots in under a minute.. will have to finis.8756
I’ve just become an alcoholic playing this game. 🤭
Also, when you have a puncture, run flat tires can not be repaired. Most tire stores have a policy that do not allow run flats to be patched. Something else to consider if you live in an area that has a lot of road debris and potholes. I stick to Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires. The best all season tire good for track days also believe it or not. Zero road noise and they offer a very comfortable ride!
I can attest to this. Recently needed to change my Pirelli P. Zero RFT's on the rear and the price of them was going to cost 470 EUR for two 255/40/R17's. The guys recommended I change all of the tires to standard tires which costed me the exact same as two RFT's which for me was a no brainer. The fronts were 225/45/R17's which I also changed to standard tires. The steering is lighter and more comfortable to turn and maneuver (you can still feel the road really well !) and the difference in ride quality is night and day ! I do town driving as I live on a small island and the roads are quite bad and this was a major upgrade for me !
When I got my bmw e90, it came with run flats. Last year when the tires needed to be replaced, I changed them to non run flats and as you were saying, the ride quality is a lot better. I have been driving a car since I got my license and that is now 5 years and not once did i get a flat tire. Also, i have road assistance just in case, better than riding on run flats or having a spare in the trunk👍🏼😬
My new 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 is already equipped with Run Flat Tires as standard equipment and has NO spare tire, nor does it have any space provision for a spare tire. My owner’s manual says that I should always replace them with the “MOE” tires (Mercedes-Benz Original Extended “Extended Mobility” tires that are contract made for MB by Continental) only for the special AMG 19” wheels. Although it has been known that the Run Flat Tires ride firm, the AMG sport suspension and the low profile tires ride firm anyway.
I have the same car but 2016. The run flats were shot at 20,000 miles and always rode stiff. I replaced them with Continentals conventional tires and the car rides ten times better! I'm at 40,000 miles with plenty of thread left. Added a fix a flat kit and compressor but hadn't needed it yet.
Phillip Small , does your car have the AMG 19” “multi-spoke” alloy wheels? Are your new conventional Continental tires compatible with them?
(My car does not have the AMG 18”
5 spoke wheels).
That hoodie though! 👌
My car came with Continental run flats & I felt the same way. Really harsh ride quality & b/c they were so harsh I sometimes felt like I was damaging them going over bumps! I swapped them out a couple months ago for the same Summer tires you run... Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06. I love these tires! Incredible grip in dry & wet & a way more comfortable ride! I have AAA for if anything ever goes wrong 👍🏾
Im currently running the stock run-flats tires on my car.. but as soon as they get worned out and need replacement I will definitely switch to regular tires since they are cheaper. And I will get the repair tire kit and a mini compressor..
I don't know how RUclips recommended this video for me to watch but damn I'm so glad I did. I have a BMW 330d e90 2007 model and so far I have been driving only on runflats 225/45/R17 (front) and 255/40/R17 (rear) ever since I bought the car in Mid-January 2016. What I can agree on is that the drive is much harder on runflats than on standard tires. So about 3 weeks ago, My left rear tire broke as I was on my way to work. I had to pull over and fortunately was close to my workplace when it happened. There's a BMW dealership literally down the road from my workplace and one of my buddies works there. I called him and he came through to assist my with a spare wheel. I was so grateful for that as changing a wheel is not possible for me as I have Cerebral Palsy. Having a spare tire in the trunk would not work for me as my wheelchair occupies about 90+ percent of the trunk space. I am definitely getting myself a Air Compressor and Tire repair kit. Can't believe I only see this video in Feb 2020. Thanks Justin
I have the same experience as you, last time I caught a flat was 3 cars ago (almost 10 years).
My 335i came with 20” Pirelli P-Zero RF. It looked good with the low profile, but my interior sounded like my old Chevy on anything but new pavement. And at certain highway speeds they sounded like bongos going across the seams in the road.
Switched to Continental DWS 06 and my gosh did the right quality inside and performance wise.
I live in the edge and carry no spare, but love the tire kit and mini compressor idea!!
I'm switching over to regular standard tires and getting roadside assistance or when I get my rohana's I might just get a fifth wheel I always like my spare to match the other four Wheels on the car
I switched over from Bridgestone run flats to standard Bridgestone tires on my Z4, and as you said the road noise is less. I have a portable 12V inflator i carry with the car and a puncture repair kit. If a road hazard were to cut one of the tires I'd call for assistance or have it flat-bedded. I think it's a good, low-risk alternative.
Best thing I ever did was ditch the run flats on my Z4 and put some regular Pirelli tyres on there. The ride comfort has improved enourmously. Only wish I hadn't waited 5 years before I made the change.
“So pleased with my decision to switch”
I really agonized over making the switch from run flats to standards Well this video was informative as well as the comments and of course the $1k plus difference in cost. I switched to the Michelin Pilot 4 Sports and I have to say they made a world of difference in my driving experience. I’ve even noticed a slight improvement in gas mileage as well. Have to constantly check my speed on the highway because it so easy to top 90+ and don’t sense any difference.
George H Williams love my Pilot 4 Sports. I got rid of my run flats 8 years ago and never looked back
I own a 2012 BMW 750li and it came with Goodyear Run Flats. I switched to standard and the difference in ride quality was astounding. The run flats was a more harsh ride but the standards are much more soft, smooth, and quiet. I've had them for around a year now and I'll NEVER go back to run flats. I bought a floor jack with stands, a patch kit, and an air compressor that plugs into the lighter. I also thought about getting AAA with roadside assistance. The run flats for my car was around $2,600 installed. That doesn't include the optional warranty for each tire. I managed to get a whole set of standard Michellins WITH the warranty for around $900. Saved $1,700. There's no way I can find sense in spending that extra $1,700 for the possibility of a flat tire. Especially when there's AAA and other options.
E90 owner for the last 4 years. I drive with the run flats. Nice piece of mind knowing I'm never stranded. I've had 3 "flats" over 4 years and on all occasions I drove to the tyre shop and got them to plug the tyre and I've driven away 100% no problems. Everyone says don't plug a run flat, it's dangerous. I call bullshit, it's 99% safe as long as the sidewall is not deformed on the tyre because of excessive flat tyre driving. Before my E90 I had a Honda Civic and it was notorious for the tyres breaking seal from the rims under hard cornering. Because the runflats have supported sidewalls I've never had a tyre break it's seal no matter how hard I throw the car into a corner. RFT's also stand up much better to kerbing (when she drives my car) because they are so stiff on the sidewall. My civic was always having it's sidewalls chewed up.
I followed suggestions about changing over to regular tires on my 2015 BMW 550i.
It was a great idea until I encountered a flat on my rear right tire. Just 2miles from the closest tire shop I decided to try my luck and pulled over immediately to notice that my tire was completely shot beyond repair.I pulled over to change into the sparetire which was in the trunk of my car. I am contemplating to go back and replace all tires for my good old Michelin Run Flats.
BMW vehicles are heavy and my beautiful Rohana rims deserve better care in spite of any noice produced by tougher ROF tires.
A fix with flat tire kits beats buying a tire and having to have them balance and mounted any time.
I recommend OEM tires as suggested by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
I own a BMW and I replaced my tires with regular all season tires. I hit a pot hole on the way to work and busted out the side wall of my tire. I didn’t have a spare but i had a kit similar to the one that was put in the glove compartment in the video. I pushed the rubber into the hole in the tire but i didn’t do it right (i guess), because it came out after i got on the highway. I called roadside assistance and they took an hour to get there. This is just an fyi for those of you who live in areas with a lot of potholes.
Dacia Sandero guys I was just sharing my experience that’s all.
Best thing on my Z4 E89, get rid of runflats and just bought a space saver and carry in boot. Most punctures are slow release so often can just keep a eye on pressures until it can be changed. Although blowing out a tyre on a pot hole as taught me to carry the space saver.
Yup I agree, I learned this last year. Amazing video 👍
Thanks!
Damn you went 3600 days and only two flats shiiiittttt. I went one year with three flats and a broken rim. Gotta love the expressways in Long Island😂😂
Damn thats crazy!
Yeah last week I just blew my front left and the rim was bent and cracked all the way through. That was a rough day missing my test😭
Went thru 3 tires in 1 month, the Bronx is horrible
What size tires are all of you using? Paper-Thin Low-Profile tires? That would definitely cause it. If you use extra-fat tires, they will last tens of thousands of miles without getting a flat. Plus, the fatter the tire, the more cushion and comfort you will experience.
Same
This video couldn’t have been posted at a more perfect time. I’m about replace my RFTs and was debating about going with traditional tires. You have gotten me off the fence! Trad. tires it is...thnx for the Amazon links too! 🛠👀
my f10 came with rft’s. i bought my car used with 48k miles and have 52k on it now with the original tires. I thought my car drives pretty nice but after doing some research seems like when i replace my tires in a few months not to go the rft way. thanks!
Thank you. I replaced the run flat as soon as I took delivery of my new Mercedes. The ride quality is day and night. I keep a pump and a fix a flat kit in my trunk. Never had an issue.
Well Justin, the old series are loud. I bought the Bridgestone winterguard rft and i can tell you those are comfy and quiet!! Be ware of the potholes
quiet yes. comfy no. i got them after my continental got old and i really dont like the ride quality of the winterguard.
daringman78 i meant more comfy than the blizzak mentioned before...!! Perhaps i have good excperience with iT caused by the good drive of the air suspension on my car..😉
I don't even like low profile tires because of the noise and rough ride. I've been driving since the 60's and have had two flat tires in all that time. I've changed tires for more ladies in distress than my own. No runflats!!!
Lol 😂
i had brand new pzero runflats on my 7 series. didnt even last 20k miles. switched over to pzero all season plus non run flat and the ride is so much smoother and better. not to mention the run flat pzero had 200 treadwear, my tires now have 500
I just got a ‘15 328i previously owned, and it has run flats, the ride of the car is great. I did get extra insurance just bc the wheels are low pro.
I wouldn't get caught without run flats.
I'm 50 years old....I can recall having a totally flat tire only once. And it was damaged enough that a run flat wouldn't have faired any better. I like piece of mind....but the noise and rough ride are not what owning a BMW are about. I'm researching tires now for replacing my Bridgestone RFs. ✌
@@paulolsen6870 I won't live without run flats. I like the piece of mind.
Runflat tires are safer if you get a puncure at high speed - you'll just see info on cluster what tire pressure is low and you'll have to reduce speed. If you're on autobahn, you feel much more confident - you can just drive to the next exit without having to pull over. With runflat tires you have also very low risk of damaging tire sidewall (it's much thicker), so tire blowout is almost impossible - it's very important when you're cruising at high speed - blowout at 200 km/h is the last thing you want :-)
Borgs39 false. So much for $1300 tires when they had a blowout on the highway. Never again will I purchase run flats
Borgs39 if run flats are so good, why don’t other industries implement them like the racing industry for instance? Drag racers etc will never use run flats “because they’re safer”
Hugo Lizardi because race tyres are completely different to normal tyres they are much stronger in the first place and aren’t they intended to be driven for a while when flat, they just pit as soon as possible
Chickennn I know, my point is that they are useless. I had a blowout on the freeway and didn’t have a spare at the time, thank god for the run flat security though
Chickennn even normal tires are not intended to be driven on when not inflated or flat
Hey Justin, awesome video, thank you! Looking at buying a 2018 X3, does the repair kit and air compressor work for an SUV? Appreciate the links!
👌🏻👌🏻.. I still have my run flat tires; at due time I’m thinking to change to regular tires. Remember I have 2014 X6 X3.5i ... question the tire repair kit suggested is good to repair the run flat tires? Would you make a video on how to repair a run flat and or a regular tire? It would help a lot of people.. such as myself who don’t know much about cars and how to properly take care of some minor issues; as usual... God bless! Tks a lot 🙏🏻,
Let me know how to support your channel.. is only fair that I give something back to you, you’ve helped me a lot through your vids.
Keeping my runflats -
Price point is a pain, but I like the harsher and stiffer ride and road noise doesn't bother me at all.
Plus with the harsh ride no one ever asks for a lift, so bonus!
Great informative video mate. Quick question - if I wana switch from runflat to standard tyres do I need to get new rims too or the standard tyres would fit into the original rims?
Standard tire can fit on those
My car we swapped from stock on day 1 as we put bigger rims on and slightly-stretched low profile tyres (a-symetrical sports tyres). Fit like a glove and handles great, never had an issue with comfort. Unless ya hit a pot hole at speed and smash the rims =P
Thanks for your BMW videos. I have a 2012 335i with the run-flats. I had it a week or so and driving to Vegas (975 miles) I picked up a small nail. I added air until I get to Vegas. BMW didn't have the tires and I couldn't find anyone to fix it or replace it. When I got back home, Les Schwab fixed it. Because of the spare issue I replaced them at 40K. 7 years later, I pick up another small nail, but because it was closer to the edge "they" won't fix it. The tire still had plenty of life, so I added Slime and it is working fine probably 2K miles later. I do carry the compressor and patch/plug kit also. Next time, I will probably go with real tires as I agree how often do you get a flat. I'm thinking adding slime to any tire is a smart thing either tires.
There were two incidents run-flat tires were a lifesaver: 1) Traveling on the highway and the run-flats when flat. The in-car tire warned me, however, I was able to control the car and drive ~3 miles to the highway exit. 2) My daughter traveling on the highway and hit a brick at night with run-flats. The tire blows out and she was able to control the car and exit the highway. It took a chunk of the tire off the rim. If you do long distance driving at speeds, run-flats can be a lifesaver. I agree run-flats can be a harsher ride when new, but smooth out with miles.
Ditching my run flats and buying a spare.
Just bought used Jaguar F type with run flats that do not have much life left. NO trunk space to spare for spare 20" wheel. I like the idea of small compressor and kit. Thanks for recommendations, will most likely replace with more comfortable tires. VERY HELPFUL! Oooops, don't mean to insult BMW site with my Jag talk. Love Bimmers too!
I gotta admit I have always been, and will continue to be, tempted by the idea of replacing my rft with regular tyres. But the thought of my wife and kids being stranded by the roadside along a busy motorway is the single most compelling reason why I am still keeping the rft.
If it was just the wife stuck on the highway, you'd be getting the run flats I assume.
So here's my 2 cents on Run Flat tires, being that I work directly for BMW. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages to running both Run Flats and Non-Run Flats. I'll briefly go over why Run Flats are still recommended for your BMW and dispell most of the common issues he brought up. 1. You get what you pay for. If you buy lower tier Run Flats, you will get subpar performance and longevity. Your BMW is a performance vehicle, whether you're buying an M3 or an X1. 2. Your vehicle was designed, tuned, and aligned from the factory with Run Flat tires in mind. That includes the ride and the weight. Looking at your vehicle, I'm guessing it came with the Bridgestone Potenza RE050. Yes, they are loud and ride rough. So your optimum change would have been to the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. More expensive, sure, but why DECREASE the performance of your performance vehicle? They're more comfortable than the DWS06 (and yes, I've driven both extensively, I even have a set of the Conti's on my personal Subaru). 3. You bought a BMW. Not a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. Expect maintenance costs to reflect that. If you always opt for the most cost-effective thing, you will run into problems, guaranteed. That canister and air compressor, what we call the BMW Mobility Kit, is meant for nail punctures only, and is a short-term solution to get you to a repair center, something that you should do immediately. However, what do you do in the event of a blowout? Your Run Flat would drive you safely to a service center. It may not be a comfortable ride getting there, but I've had vehicles roll in with half the sidewall missing before.
The bottom line is don't cheap out just to save a few dollars or sacrifice the performance of your car. While there are good (and great) Non-Run Flat options on the market, it's still not recommended and you won't see any extra life over a quality set of Run Flats.
PS, get your BMW aligned at a proper BMW Service Center every time you change your tires, regardless of where you go. Your tires and your wallet will thank you.
Ah, yes, the party line.... BUT, in point of fact, my 325xi came with Potenzas which are AWFUL tires. BMW let me down.
@@wilhelmtaylor9863 and to that I would saw swap the Potenzas, a notably hard and slick tire, for something with more grip (P-Zeros) or more comfort (Michelin Pilot Sports). Both available in run-flat, both are my preferred over anything Bridgestone makes at this point.
@@barkleychristopher88 That was 4 years ago and it took me 2 months to figure it out. Amazing that you actually named the very tire I replaced them with. Congrats.
I opted to go the air compressor kit route because Im a diy type. I bought a kit wich has everything needed in a storage case that I can hide in the bottom of the trunk. I get a flat. My car lets me know, I fix it on the spot. Air up Im gone in 10 minutes! Lol.😂
I hit a huge pot hole and blew the tire out. Side wall pealed off. I made to a local tire shop, and they had a used regular tire. A kit and compressor would not have worked.
@@franciscopasallo396 I understand and I'm glad you had it fixed. Next time I hope you don't hit any hole...👍
Great video Justin, Thanks! I'm due for a tire change soon. You have informed me greatly. I'm going with the regular tires and the compressor/tire repair kit. Great solution. Thank you!
HI Justin: Same month I purchased my E93 2012 in 2017, I changed the run-flat tires to regular tires and just like you, the difference in ride quality was like night and day. I purchased also a spare 17" tire, I haven't tried it yet, I'm afraid it won't fit because of the brake calipers Like you said the odds of having flat tire are very hight, lucky me....so far. I am running 225/4018 on all four corners. Planning to go wider as soon as I fix/powder coat my rims. I got a set of Racing Dynamics GRS and they look awesome.