Run Flats

[Ed S]

Anyone have an opinion on run flats, recommend brand?

[Abear]

where do u live that you would need these, i have heard the ride is not as great as regular tires. bridgestone, goodyear, if they dont make them, i suggest not gettin the run flats.

[SKperformance]

Run flats are a bit noisy but if you want a tire that has amazing road feedback they are amazing for that.

As the sidewall is so stiff it returns corners to the steering wheel with precision.

[Abear]

Run flats are a bit noisy but if you want a tire that has amazing road feedback they are amazing for that.

As the sidewall is so stiff it returns  corners to the steering wheel with precision.

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I did not know this, thats very interesting SK.

[Ed S]

Run flats are a bit noisy but if you want a tire that has amazing road feedback they are amazing for that.

As the sidewall is so stiff it returns  corners to the steering wheel with precision.

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I did not know this, thats very interesting SK.

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'06 GS 300AWD comes standard w/run flats. I've been told by the dealer to expect 18-24K max life on the tread. Car does seem to handle very well, but the ride is a bit hard. 3 days after I bought the car, I picked up a nail, the tire presure warning light came on, I was able to drive the car home 25 miles on the run flats at 60MPH w/no prob. So, there is def something to be said about not having to change a flat. I'll decide whether or not to stick w/run flats when I'm ready for new tires.

[oldefarms]

Run flats are a bit noisy but if you want a tire that has amazing road feedback they are amazing for that.

As the sidewall is so stiff it returns  corners to the steering wheel with precision.

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I did not know this, thats very interesting SK.

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'06 GS 300AWD comes standard w/run flats. I've been told by the dealer to expect 18-24K max life on the tread. Car does seem to handle very well, but the ride is a bit hard. 3 days after I bought the car, I picked up a nail, the tire presure warning light came on, I was able to drive the car home 25 miles on the run flats at 60MPH w/no prob. So, there is def something to be said about not having to change a flat. I'll decide whether or not to stick w/run flats when I'm ready for new tires.

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For what ever it is worth...I am not a fan of run flats..They are a good idea...just the cost ($300.0 + plus the lack of availablity make them a pain.

At least the GS 300 has a spare.

BMW 3 seies do not even have a spare

[indiasfinest]

Run flats are a bit noisy but if you want a tire that has amazing road feedback they are amazing for that.

As the sidewall is so stiff it returns  corners to the steering wheel with precision.

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I did not know this, thats very interesting SK.

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'06 GS 300AWD comes standard w/run flats. I've been told by the dealer to expect 18-24K max life on the tread. Car does seem to handle very well, but the ride is a bit hard. 3 days after I bought the car, I picked up a nail, the tire presure warning light came on, I was able to drive the car home 25 miles on the run flats at 60MPH w/no prob. So, there is def something to be said about not having to change a flat. I'll decide whether or not to stick w/run flats when I'm ready for new tires.

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thats very unfortunate...altleast you know the tires live up to your expectations

[Jamil]

So ironic, i just got my 2006 GS and was talking to my friend whose got a 530 BMW and I was making fun of the run flat tires he has, it turns out that my car has the same tires :whistles:

...well am not bothered, but i do have a quesiton, if the tire hits a nail, and is puncutred, whats the max speed i could run on it without harming it and can it be fixed in the same way i use to fix my regular tires (place a glued ribber in the hole, pump and ride)?

At least i have a spare tire :D my friend doesn't so my ods are 20% his are 25% to having to change a tire if anythings goes kaboooom

[SGT]

So ironic, i just got my 2006 GS and was talking to my friend whose got a 530 BMW and I was making fun of the run flat tires he has, it turns out that my car has the same tires :whistles:

...well am not bothered, but i do have a quesiton, if the tire hits a nail, and is puncutred, whats the max speed i could run on it without harming it and can it be fixed in the same way i use to fix my regular tires (place a glued ribber in the hole, pump and ride)?

At least i have a spare tire  :D my friend doesn't so my ods are 20% his are 25% to having to change a tire if anythings goes kaboooom 

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You can drive up to 55mph for 100 miles before having to replace the tires. As for repair, I'm not sure but you may have to get a new tire.

[mm9351]

OK, I'm new to run flats, and also my GS300, so here's my question. Does the information display tell you WHICH tire is low, or just that there's a fault and you need to go out and inspect all four tires? Thanks for your reply.

[SGT]

OK, I'm new to run flats, and also my GS300, so here's my question.  Does the information display tell you WHICH tire is low, or just that there's a fault and you need to go out and inspect all four tires?  Thanks for your reply.

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All it will tell you is that one of the tires is experiencing low pressure so you'll have to go out and look.

[smcd]

The other thing that sucks about run flats is that your local tire shop in general is not going to be able to fix a flat. The dealer has to do it for about $300 (at least that's the case with BMW). I've heard a lot of people recommending the tire insurance which runs about $400 for 3-4 years. It will pretty much pay for itself with one flat.

It's a shame that full size spares aren't still an option in all cars. I would certainly not mind paying more for one.

[SW03ES]

smcd- Your GS should have a full size spare...

Personally one of the first things I'd do if I bought a new car with Runflats is replace the runflats with normal tires...

[smcd]

smcd- Your GS should have a full size spare...

Personally one of the first things I'd do if I bought a new car with Runflats is replace the runflats with normal tires...

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Yeah, my current GS does have a run flat - just talking about the new cars since I re-entered the market recently.

Replacing the tires is really expensive so not sure that is a good option either.

- Sean

[Ed S]

The other thing that sucks about run flats is that your local tire shop in general is not going to be able to fix a flat.  The dealer has to do it for about $300 (at least that's the case with BMW).  I've heard a lot of people recommending the tire insurance which runs about $400 for 3-4 years.  It will pretty much pay for itself with one flat.

It's a shame that full size spares aren't still an option in all cars.  I would certainly not mind paying more for one.

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Not true, dealer fixed nail puncture in run flat for $35. Repair and ride is perfect.