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!
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
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.
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.
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!
I am sorry but this is terrible. You seem to be talking from a 2D point of view. Breakdown of alternatives 1) Carry a spare, not an option in many vehicles with runflats so makes no sense for anybody that needs any boot space. 2) Buy a compressor and a tyre repair kit, again makes no sense as it could be sidewall damage, or a large impact on the tyre which leaves both those options useless. Also some vehicles with runflats come with a compressor from factory. 3) Breakdown cover, well this is again poor advice when giving a reason to ditch runflats, depending on where you breakdown, you may or may not get home that night, recovery trucks operate on a KM's basis and depending on your insurance cover and Country this can vary massively. In Oz or Ireland anything over certain KM's with many insurances carry a heavy extra charge. Also time frames of pickup can be really bad depending on location of breakdown, and no certain means of getting home, I have had customers wait 3-4 hours on many occasions for pickup. Imagine having 2 small kids under 3 years old, it is late at night and you are returning back from the hospital, you damage your tyre but can safely drive the rest of the way home because you have runflats on. This happened to my wife when I was not able to go with her. My family returned home with no issues and my little baby was able to be fed and changed at home. I also have heard many stories of a similar types with customers I have dealt with. It doesn't matter if it only happened once, it happened and she got home. I also know in an emergency swerve I would prefer to have runflats on, where soft wall tyres can dismount from the bead much easier. I know the title is clickbait but I think people should be more informed to make decisions.
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.
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
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 RU-vidRS!!!" 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.
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...
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.
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.
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..
@@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.
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.
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 🤦🏽♂️
I hit a steel fence post in heavy traffic in Northern Bay area calif, that totally ruined my right rear tire. I drove around on it without knowing that for two days before I realized I had a flat tire. It had a huge gash inside on the side wall. I am very impressed with the run flats and I bought a new set.
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 😂
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.
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.
@@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.
I too use the pump and repair kit and keep a spare wheel in the garage. Carrying a bottle of soapy water is a good idea in case you have trouble locating the puncture. Extra load rated tires are something to consider for a little extra protection for your rims. I’ve replaced a total of five potholed wheels over the years between two BMWs. Three of them were my own fault.
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.
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!
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 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
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 prefer runflats. I have 3.20d and continental sportcontact 5. They are quite and comfy. I like the idea of not getting flat by a big hole when you are at 150 kmh.
Fatih Birkan I highly recommend PS3 ZP over the continentals for a run flat... better wet performance, more progressive in wet and dry and also will do 30-50% more miles! There soooo much better!
Fatih Birkan they are more money but if you work out the extra mileage they will do compared to the continental they actually work out cheaper due to there longevity. Iv also found they ride bumps better. I Truly can’t praise them enough.
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.
My X5 came with run flats. I since replaced them with tires that are not run flats. Continental VikingContact7 for winter and Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S 👌🏻. Just have your tire's pressure checked everytime you go for service.
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.
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.
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.
Over here in the UK sealing out your run flats for normal tyres is classed as altering your vehicle which you have to notify the DVLA which in turn increases your insurance premiums, if you don't inform them and have an accident your insurance is void.
“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.
I brought at 2007 z4 roadster and the ride is the roughest I've ever experienced in the city. Many videos showcase the beauty of BMW and I have wanted one for over 15 years and finally got one but the ride is so rough I prefer my Honda Accord. I regret buying a Z4 that is so uncomfortable to ride in. I will look into getting regular tires and saw lots of comments stating it was the best mod they made on their car. The runflats, on Dallas freeways, makes it a very unpleasant ride. I hope the regular tires will change this or else I will be selling the z4 which I love on looks but not on ride. I truly appreciate the artistic design on the outside but the inside is driving experience on runflats is deplorable. Thank you for the video, I will plan to buy some regular tires and see if that makes a difference....I hope so, lots of comments made the ride so much better.
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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.
Ya know living in Nashville where there is a lot of construction going on I have gotten nails in my tires so far on 3 separate occasions and still have never had a total flat where I could not drive. I think today they are made to withstand a puncture as long as the object stays in the tire. I do drive on Michelin’s exclusively, expensive but worth it.
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'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. ✌
I’ve ridden on run flats for years and really don’t feel any of the “rough ride” experienced by others. I run a BMW Z4 and they grip the road very well in rain and dry pavement.
Don’t forget runflats also increase the likelyhood of wheel damage (bending and buckles) considerably. Especially on tires with lower profile side walls.
Bridgestone Driveguard RFT saved me yesterday in the middle of Nebraska. I was able to drive 78mph on 12psi to the nearest tire shop, which was like 20mi. Handled like it didn't have a nail in the rear left tire. Although, I am excited to fit my '11 335i with regular tires!
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 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.
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.
Hi Justin, I have just replaced the normal tyres on my BMW 320i that the previous owner had fitted, with Bridgestone Turanza ER300 205/55 R16 91W Run-Flat tyres. After all the not so good comments on RU-vid about Run-Flat tyres, my wife and I were expecting a harsher ride. I inflated the tyres to the BMW's recommend pressures for my car of 2.1 kPa on the front set, and 2.6 kPa on the rear tyres and we were both impressed quite and surprised at the little difference in ride quality and noise of the previous tyres compared to the Run-flats. The benefits of run flats for me are, first my wife can carry on driving at night or in bad weather with a flat tyre , and second we do not need the weight of a spare wheel, jack, and wheel brace to carry around on the oft-chance that we might get a flat tyre. Barry
Where did you buy your spare from? I've been scouring the internet for days looking for the donut size spare tire for my e90, but to no avail. Will appreciate the help.
👌🏻👌🏻.. 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.
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!!!
So I bought my BMW used, it has run flats on it, the previous owner said when he took it in for its MOT (yearly inspection in the UK) the garage told him the tyres were a recommended change but would last till the next MOT. However, when the lockdown is over in the UK, my plan is to get my car fully serviced and to possibly get the tyres changed to non run flats depending on what the garage suggest.
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.
I run Bridgestone S001 run flats on my BM. Saved me the first week I had the car. Totally worth the extra cost in my opinion. I was able to get to work on time and was no hassle getting it changed. I drove for about 3 days before getting it sorted. Didn’t even notice I had a flat if it wasn’t for the pressure alert. I actually find them really quiet and comfortable too, so I think it’s very tyre dependant.
The reason 99% of people don’t buy run flats is because the don’t want to pay the higher price. Nothing to do with performance because the suspension on BMWs are designed for the ride of run flats
Every car I’ve driven always had run flats and they gave me a piece of mind knowing I would not be stranded In case I got a flat. But, everyone complains about the drive with run flats so definitely considering switching to regular tires for my next set and upgrading on the road side assistance 😜
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 👌🏼
@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?
I have a 2018 LS 500 that came with RunFlats .I replaced them at 7,324 mile with Michelin. The difference is just like you said ...Day / Night .Even my wife made the statement this car rides so much nicer !
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
I just bought a used BMW z4 M with run flats and was horrified at how rough the ride was on bumpy roads. The car needs two new tires and I now most DEFINITELY won't be replacing them with another set of run flats. I'm almost looking forward to the other two tires wearing out so that I can replace those too! Thanks for the advice on this topic!
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).
You don’t need road side assistance. You can call a tow truck They will come whether you have the road side assistance or not The advantage of of road side assistance is that they pay for the tow. But how often do you need road side assistance ?
I’ve own my e92 for a little over four years with run flat tires and never had a problem. Living in Dallas, TX the highways can be okay but the roads can be awful in certain locations and to this day I haven’t had a flat even when I accidentally hit a pothole. However I wouldn’t mind switching tires to compare.
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?
Since this video was made, some run flats are on the market with much better specs for comfort, handling, and rolling resistance. Read up on Bridgestone Driveguard. Hankook is making some with a self sealing gel, called Sealguard, instead of the thick sidewalls.
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 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
I'm really glad you made this video Justin. When I bought my e90 I knew nothing about this and had to do a lot research when it came time to replace the tires. This will be really helpful to someone who is thinking about or just bought their first BMW.
I bought a used Lexus SC430 a couple months ago that had run-flats. Everyone said to ditch them cuz of the ride, so I did replace them with all season grand touring rubber but this car does not have a spare (that's the reason it came with run flats) so I bought an air pump and have that & a can of fix-a-flat in the trunk area & pray I don't get a puncture since I WILL be stranded. I hear Bridgestone came out with a tire called DRIVEGUARD which is a run flat but supposedly gives you quite a better ride quality than traditional run flats. The idea of run flats on a car without a spare appeals to me so I don't strand myself somewhere, but I also want a smooth ride.
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!
Great video and informative I just had a flat tire last week on my BMW X5. Actually it went flat overnight and I was able to drive it a short distance to get it repaired. I was reading on the Internet that the Bridgestone run flats can be repaired, If you didn’t run them below 15 psi. How would you know this? So I’m thinking about putting regular tires back on my BMW when I need new tires. This video just reinforced my decision.
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.
Ok RU-vid, I need some feed back..I have a 2013 e92 328i with OEM Run flats. The BMW itself is a pretty quiet car and people are saying run flats are "loud" . I have no idea what they are talking about. Explain how regular tires improve the noise and power steering. Also note that steering is different from cornering.
Easy there boys. I drive my Beemers I’ll take an occasional rim scrape over a pedal to the metal driver. My beemer lasted 231k miles now my 530i is at 92k. 😍👻
Had the stock runflats on my 2008 e92 335i that I got just over a month ago, 2 days I had a puncture in my front passenger tyre so thought I’d just change them all to normals, Michelin PS4, £760 and would 100% do it again, well worth the money it is a night and day difference! Handles so much better sounds almost silent compared to the RFT, much comfier ride too I don’t feel half as many bumps and it honestly feels like I have a new suspension!😂
BMW Tire Guy here. ALL tires attract nails. So for you to get punctures is simply bad luck. There's no correlation between Run-Flat tires and punctures.
I always buy runflat tyres, they are fabulous, My BMW tells me I have a pressure problem, and I can drive 50 miles at 50mph to get to a tyre shop. No need to do a wheel change at the roadside.
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!!! 👍
My only issue is the constant construction in the area around me here in North Carolina, I bought the car just under a month ago and already had a nail in my tire. I patched it as I was not trying to replace a “new” tire but from what I understand not all spots can be patched on run flats so I’m at a bit of a loss.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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!
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.
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
On my E92 with the sport package and 18" wheels, ditching Bridgestone Potenza RE050 RFTs made a huge difference in ride quality by switching over to Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3. On my F30, I have no issues with the Pirelli Cinturato P7 A/S RFTs that came on the car and would consider them again when they are due to be replaced. While my F30 is a base model with 225/50/17 tires offering a little more sidewall cushion compared to 225/40/18 on the E92, it does seem like the run flat tires are improving.
I just had a set of year-and-a-half-old run Flats taken off my car. These things are horrible especially as they get old. They're so bad to the point where I bet an F-550 would drive smoother
i think they're worth it in Arizona, we get more flats than rest of the country and the thicker RFTs seem better for our hot climate. I drive on the Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position RFTs
I’m not longer a BMW driver I sold my 325i 2010 6 months ago and sometimes I miss it. I replaced the run flats for the same reasons as Justin did, noisy and uncomfortable, I bought a spare and a full kit that I never used in my 3 years of ownership, did use the jack for other purposes rather than replace a flat tyre. So I agree run flats are not worth it.
I've been driving for decades and never got a flat. Plenty of low tires, but no flat. Basically, the cost of run flats exceeds the gain. Good suggestion on the small compressor and repair kit or AAA. My M5 doesn't have a spare so I was just thinking about this...Thanks
Sound advice. I’ve always had run flats on my Lexus’ when purchased which unfortunately came from the factory. I typically remove them immediacy, sell them and then get something more appropriate.
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.
Have run flats....I dont know why no one has spoken about their added rigidity and the damage it does to your suspension particularly tour bushings for your control arms....instead of lasting 80 to 100000 miles I had to change mine at 40000...on a 7 series f02...non acceptable.....I'm about to change now I'm going to the compressor and flat kit I already have roadside too...🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
