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      03-03-2019, 09:02 AM   #1
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Runflat worries on Midwest roads?

Potholes, frost heaves & uneven surfaces are a given in the whole area I typically drive in-- what is your real world experience with survivability of runflats? Being left with a damaged tire & likely no close by replacement seems like a possible deal breaker. Thoughts??
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Potholes, frost heaves & uneven surfaces are a given in the whole area I typically drive in-- what is your real world experience with survivability of runflats? Being left with a damaged tire & likely no close by replacement seems like a possible deal breaker. Thoughts??
I can't speak to their reliability since this is my first experience with them but for $150 get the spare tire option as a little extra insurance. We travel across country each year and the spare offers a little extra peace of mind while on the Interstate in the middle of nowhere.
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      03-03-2019, 01:19 PM   #3
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I can't speak to their reliability since this is my first experience with them but for $150 get the spare tire option as a little extra insurance. We travel across country each year and the spare offers a little extra peace of mind while on the Interstate in the middle of nowhere.
I agree with the spare tire option.
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Go with the spare tire option.

This is my first experience with run flats too, and the spare tire option helps with peace of mind. Heck, I’ve yet to own a car without a spare tire, so I’m not starting with BMW.
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Runglats are horrible. Wear quicker on edges, harder and bubble when you hit a pothole. If you're buying get spare so you can swap out to non run flats.
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Runflats are horrendous on anything. They bubble easily and arent repairable and create more ride harshness/vibration, slide more in snow and ice, etc. I can go on and on. Swap for non-runflats and you will be happier. I have a 2015 X5 and 75k miles and non runflat Michelin all seasons for spring to fall and winter Blizzaks on separate rims for winter time and not 1 flat tire. I find that runflats are more prone to getting a puncture in my experience.. We also have a spare which is convenient if anything happens.
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I'm waiting for my 40i with 3rd row to arrive in a few weeks. I'm new to the run flat tires and I've always had a spare which concerns me. Since because of the 3rd row the spare wasn't an option, are runflats my only option from now on or is there some kind of kit I can use with non runflats that are effective for certain situations? I'd appreciate if anyone that's had experience with a similar situation could provide feedback from their experiences.
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I had/have run flats on my e70 and e90 for 10 years in Minnesota winters and never had a problem. Infact, they probably saved my wife and I's life when something made it a hole big enough I could put a few fingers in while doing 70 on the freeway. Was still able to control the car and drive it to an exit so could change to spare in a safe area. Can only imagine what might have happened with regular tires. I know popular opinion is to hate them, but I feel better knowing if my wife has a flat she'll be able to drive somewhere safe if need be. Still get the spare. For $150 why wouldn't you?
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