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run flat tire dilema
I'm thinking about buying a 2006 330xi with the run flat tires. I don't like the idea of the run flats and would like to replace them with regular tires when they wear out.
Question is: can I get a different trunk configuration to accept a full size wheel and tire? |
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12-12-2008, 06:39 PM
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I hate runflats. I have not encountered your dilemma yet but I have considered it.
I would carry a tire patch kit . sticky rope plugs small inflater (Slime brand from Autozone) needle nose pliers small flat head screwdriver soap water gloves disposable rain parka Also AAA of the BMWCCA version of AAA. The tire patch kit is necessary even with run flats. On a road trip if you get a flat you will have to patch it because getting a new runflat in your size is usually problematic especially on weekends.
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12-13-2008, 07:16 AM
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The folks that I have known who bought a car with runflats just put conventional tires on it when the runflats wore out, and got a AAA membership (or comparable).
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12-13-2008, 12:28 PM
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I dig my PS2 runflats, great tire.
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12-13-2008, 01:36 PM
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I've had PS2's in both run flat and regular. The PS is the best all around tire on the market, IMHO, that is if you can afford them.
The run flats where very noticeably heavier and significantly changed how the suspension handled moderate+ size road imperfections. I didnt like them. This is on a E46 which was not designed for run flats.
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12-14-2008, 08:19 PM
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Me like track days
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Kirkland, WA
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Tip: Used PS2s available on Ebay at PHENOMENAL prices.
This is what I did no regrets
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- Craig 3.4L, SC heads, 964 cams, B&B headers, K27 HF ZC turbo, Ruf IC. WUR & RPM switch, IA fuel head, Zork, G50/50 5 speed. 438 RWHP / 413 RWTQ - "930 is the wild slut you sleep with who tries to kill you every time you "get it on" - Quote by Gabe Movie: 930 on the dyno |
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12-14-2008, 08:53 PM
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So far, I get them free from Michelin as part of the Michelin Research tire program.
I've never bough used street tires. I drive used track tire tires almost exclusively.
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HPDE Instructor (BMW / PCA / Apex) Here: 1997 M3/4 Byzanz/Magma ~ 2006 Yamaha R6 ~ 1997 R1100RT ~ 1991 Ford F-150 5.8l ~ 2015 Kia Optima Gone: 2001 330i Silver/Grey ~ 98 Camry V6 ~ 97 Camry I4 ~ 97 Mazda 626 I4 ~ 93 Sentra SE-R ~ 88 Toyota Truck I4 |
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12-14-2008, 09:30 PM
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1997 BMW M3 3.2L I6
