Watch these Runflats !
Discussion
After two years and 22000 miles,the Goodyear Runflat tyres on my BMW 520d touring are down to 2mm and need replacing.
I thought, with the car being the lowliest model in the range,that the new tyre costs would'nt be too bad but I'm still recovering from a quote of approx £230 a corner!
I also had a look at the current BMW winter tyre offer and was quoted £1700 for basic alloys and Winter Runflats all round.
Other than the replacement cost, the Runflat tyres have been good, with no noticeable reduction in handling or ride quality over a previous 5 series Touring but I think that the standard SE spec. suits the tyres better than the M sport package.
I thought, with the car being the lowliest model in the range,that the new tyre costs would'nt be too bad but I'm still recovering from a quote of approx £230 a corner!
I also had a look at the current BMW winter tyre offer and was quoted £1700 for basic alloys and Winter Runflats all round.
Other than the replacement cost, the Runflat tyres have been good, with no noticeable reduction in handling or ride quality over a previous 5 series Touring but I think that the standard SE spec. suits the tyres better than the M sport package.
My car left the factory with Runflats, but I use normal tyres for handling (R/Fs are too harsh)
Rule of thumb - Decent tyres cost 60% of a Run Flat. A tin of glue and a compressor costs £30
If I'm unlucky I'll bugger the TPS (£80), but I'm prepared to take the chance
Normal tyres every time for me!
GuinnessMK said:
I was in a tyre place getting a puncture repair to mine, when a BMW came in with a puncture in the run flats. Couldn't be repaired and as they were part worn, the company insisted on replacing them as a pair.
I walked out £15 lighter. He walked out £400 lighter.
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Bargain, BMW dealer wanted £356 each from me!I walked out £15 lighter. He walked out £400 lighter.
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Crikey, whereabouts is this?
I was quoted approx £138/each for 205/45R17s for my car so that seems somewhat steep!
Oh, and I'm pretty sure it's b
ks about them not being able to be repaired - both the MINI dealer and local tyre place in Carlisle advise that you can have punctures repaired on runflats provided they haven't done a load of miles whilst deflated.
I was quoted approx £138/each for 205/45R17s for my car so that seems somewhat steep!
Oh, and I'm pretty sure it's b
ks about them not being able to be repaired - both the MINI dealer and local tyre place in Carlisle advise that you can have punctures repaired on runflats provided they haven't done a load of miles whilst deflated.I changed all 4 on my 330d for a total of around £500. Also had one of these puncture repaired prior to that. Well I say puncture repair, it was a nail removal and puncture repair. So it was clear that the tyre had not been run whilst flat. Which is the issue. Run flats can be puncture repaired if you have not run on the while they are flat. It can be a trust thing with the tyre outlet. Plus its easy for them to refuse to repair and generate a tyre sale.
technogogo said:
I changed all 4 on my 330d for a total of around £500. Also had one of these puncture repaired prior to that. Well I say puncture repair, it was a nail removal and puncture repair. So it was clear that the tyre had not been run whilst flat. Which is the issue. Run flats can be puncture repaired if you have not run on the while they are flat. It can be a trust thing with the tyre outlet. Plus its easy for them to refuse to repair and generate a tyre sale.
Kinda negates the point of a runflat altogether then
HellDiver said:
There is some talk of insurance companies voiding policies on those driving cars designed for RFT tyres on normal tyres. You're basically modifying the car, and removing a safety feature.
I don't agree with it, but insurance companies make their own rules.
It's a convenience feature not a safety feature. You can still have a blowout with a runflat.I don't agree with it, but insurance companies make their own rules.
My wife's Cooper S has runflats. If she had a puncture, I'd rather she drives home in safety at a reduced speed, than have to try to change a wheel on the hard shoulder or wait an hour in the dark for the AA man to arrive.
Yes they cost more than regular tyres, but I'd prefer to pay out than have her left alone in the middle of nowhere.
I wouldn't use runflats on any of my cars though.
Yes they cost more than regular tyres, but I'd prefer to pay out than have her left alone in the middle of nowhere.
I wouldn't use runflats on any of my cars though.
My friend has a Z8 which had runflats on before, he lent the car to a large dealer network for an event and when it returned it had a pin in one tyre, and consequently a slow leak. He went to BMW to have the tyre replaced, or perhaps a pair. Apparently they didn't make that kind of tyre any more so he walked out with 4 new tyres and a bill for £1300. Ouch.
Colleague at work rfts on a 1 series.
11k miles on the clock and the rears are down to 3.7mm , and its not driven hard at all.
With regards to insurance, how can not fitting rfts invalidate your policy - only comeback they would have it if you crashed as a result of a blowout ?
You could bet your bottom dollar if someone upgraded their car to take rfts and had them fitted, the insurance co wouldnt offer a discount come renewal...
Likely to kill the price of these BMWs once they hit a certain point in depreciation if you are looking at £150> a corner for tyres ?
11k miles on the clock and the rears are down to 3.7mm , and its not driven hard at all.
With regards to insurance, how can not fitting rfts invalidate your policy - only comeback they would have it if you crashed as a result of a blowout ?
You could bet your bottom dollar if someone upgraded their car to take rfts and had them fitted, the insurance co wouldnt offer a discount come renewal...
Likely to kill the price of these BMWs once they hit a certain point in depreciation if you are looking at £150> a corner for tyres ?
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