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That date should be very realistic.

My 550GT x-drive was loaded on a ship on June 15 and is due to arrive in the US around June 30. Expect to pick it up first or second week of July.

I have gone with the 20" wheels, will sort the winter driving out later.

I had a run-flat blow-out late last year and the dealer had no issue getting the old one off and a new one on. The process did not seem to damage the old tire any more than it already was.

If you ask your dealer for the VIN and production numbers you can enter this at the 'mybmw' site and track the build/delivery process - my current status is as per the screenshot