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…BMW) have been switching to run-flat tires as Original Equipment with the advertised benefit of up to 50 miles of driving range once the tire has completely deflated. This ability can be very convenient when weather or other conditions do not allow for the driver to safely install a spare tire. With…
…customers assume that if they check the size of one tire, that all four tires will be that size. Also, a full-size spare or extra tire can be used on any position of the vehicle. With that said, there are a few reasons to go with staggered tires. One is weight bias. If you have a car that has a…
…you do have a flat tire, as many times no spare tire is available from the factory in vehicles originally equipped with run-flat tires. There are two options available. Either carry a spare tire, a full-size spare, space saver spare, or if you have a winter/summer set of tires and wheels carry one…
…tires on my stock wheels even if my vehicle came with run-flat tires as Original Equipment? Yes. But keep in mind that many times when a vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires from the factory, a spare tire is not included. Some drivers opt to carry a full-size spare or a space saver spare tire.…
…tire and a Continental ContiComfortKit. This kit allows you to air up a flat tire, and then has a silicone type of fix-a-flat material that goes into the tire to seal the leak for up to 50 miles. A great solution in a small box that gives you a perfect alternative to run flats and to a spare tire…
…are driving a MINI or a BMW, you know how stiff the ride can be. One option would be to replace the tires with non-run-flat tires. While you may not have a spare tire, there are options for that as well. Roadside assistance is available on the new cars and you could get a spare to put in the trunk.…
Since 2007, most BMW vehicles began rolling off the assembly line without a spare tire and instead came equipped with run-flat tires. What are run-flat tires? Run-flats tires look and function like standard tires, except that they are designed to allow a driver to continue to drive on them even…
…to check and monitor tire pressure through a built-in compressor and tire gauge. The CCK has already been a success with car manufacturers. Since its introduction, it has obtained original equipment approvals for BMW, Ford and Volvo to name a few.* If your new car has no spare and no room to store…
…non-run-flat tires and make some kind of "backup plan" in the event of a flat tire; like adding towing coverage to their car insurance, joining AAA, or buying a spare wheel and tire. Most cars that are equipped with run-flat tires as Original Equipment do not have a spare tire (full-size…
…uses different size than more popular BMW, and Bridgestone won%27t use better wearing, more grippy compound for the Benz sizes they do on BMW %28I think the RE050a designation.%29 Realistic PSI adjustments do nothing for this tire, so I just use Nitrogen and keep it capped.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EI…
…tires on my stock wheels even if my vehicle came with run-flat tires as Original Equipment? Yes. But keep in mind that many times when a vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires from the factory, a spare tire is not included. Some drivers opt to carry a full-size spare or a space saver spare tire.…
…tires on my stock wheels even if my vehicle came with run-flat tires as Original Equipment? Yes. But keep in mind that many times when a vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires from the factory, a spare tire is not included. Some drivers opt to carry a full-size spare or a space saver spare tire.…
…elect to replace their run-flats with non-run-flat tires (for a variety of reasons), most cars are no longer being sold with a spare tire, jack or lug wrenches. Therefore, run-flat tires are the only option for many. Last fall, we assembled our BMW 3 Series test cars with the latest in run-flat…
…replace their run-flat tires with non-run-flat options. There are a few pros and cons when it comes to changing to a non-run-flat tire. Pros: * Conventional tires are typically less expensive * Better ride quality * Longer lasting Cons: * Many vehicles don't have a spare, therefore you won't…
…best for you. If you're confident changing a spare tire in only a matter of minutes or waiting for roadside service is not a big deal, then you may be someone who could easily make the switch to a non-run-flat tire. To view available non-run-flat tire options for your BMW, shop by vehicle.
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