How long do bmw run flat tires last

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10-01-2012, 10:38 PM

Private

Drives: 01 530i,10 Golf,11 Sorento V6

Join Date: Oct 2011

Location: LA

Run Flat Tires: how long did your 17" tires last?

I am thinking about buying a Bimmer am wondering about the longevity of the RFTs. Please state OE tire size, brand and mileage before became bold. If you changed to non-RTF also please tell the pros and cons of each.

10-01-2012, 11:13 PM

Enlisted Member

Drives: 09 e92 335i

Join Date: Oct 2011

Location: Floral Park, NY

I had 18" ps2 run flats. After 18,000 miles, I had bubbles forming on the sidewall. My recommendation is to just get non runflats. I've been running on michelin super sports for the last 4000 miles and they have just been great. The runflats feel like rocks compared to non and the grip has been phenomenal both in autocross and in normal weather conditions. Throw a compressor, a can of fix a flat, and a plug kit in the trunk in case of a flat.

10-01-2012, 11:41 PM

Private

Drives: E90

Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: NJ

I had 17" OEM run flat for 50k miles before the first replacement. The car is now over 100k and still on OEM break pad/rotor.

10-02-2012, 01:19 AM

Private

Drives: 01 530i,10 Golf,11 Sorento V6

Join Date: Oct 2011

Location: LA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Novemberr

I had 17" OEM run flat for 50k miles before the first replacement. The car is now over 100k and still on OEM break pad/rotor.

Which brand did the OE come with? Did you have to rotate the tires to get so many miles out of them?

10-02-2012, 01:57 AM

I want to drive a Zamboni

Drives: 13 E93 M3 18 F80 M3 16 K71

Join Date: Mar 2006

Location: Monte Sereno, CA

My first set on E90 lasted 24K miles Bridgestone RE050 RFT.

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10-02-2012, 09:54 AM

Major

Drives: 2010 E92 335i Monaco blue

Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Tampa, Fl

Bridgestone RE050 RFT. At 27,400 miles, the fronts are almost to the point of replacement. Figure I'll probably replace them at 30,000 miles. As for the rears, the treadlife is still good. May last close to 40,000 miles.

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10-02-2012, 10:54 AM

Slightly modified...

Drives: 2007 335i

Join Date: Mar 2012

Location: Probably work.

I have 18' wheels, my run flat tires lasted about 20,000 miles. I don't race it on tracks; but have been known to drive spiritedly from time to time

10-02-2012, 11:49 AM

Addicted

Drives: 2009 328i

Join Date: Sep 2012

Location: Where the roads are smooth

I had Conti DWS on my e46. I'd say they were about the same as my run flats now in terms of road noise. Is the difference that dramatic from switching to non run flats?

10-02-2012, 12:15 PM

Private First Class

Drives: 335i

Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Midwest

I had little over 21000 miles. Got 3 flats in last 40 days or so.. got 3 new tires under the tire warranty. Thank god I had the warranty.

10-02-2012, 03:05 PM

#10

EXPAT

Drives: 18 VW GTI;18 CX9;11 E91 N52

Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: USA

My 2011 328i Wagon (Sport Package, staggered 17 wheels) came with Bridgestone RE050 II RFTs. They lasted exactly 30K miles; I should have changed them at 25K. When I changed the tires to Michelin Primacy HP (W Rated), the steel belts in the rear were showing and the tires made a horrible howling sound.

10-02-2012, 04:07 PM

#11

Diamond Geezer

Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon

Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: Florida

'07 sedan, sport pack with staggered 225 / 255. Went through the runflats after 31k; fronts were nearly bald.
Replaced with non-runflats (Sumitomo HTR-Z3). Got 42k miles out of them and probably retired them 2-3k early. Improved the ride tremendously.
Next set were Conti DWs. Even more improvement, particularly quieter than both previous tires. Have 26k on them and they have plenty of tread left. Fronts look like they're less than 1/2 done, rears are a little worse.
Non-runflats weight a lot less than runflats and you might see some gas mileage improvement. Only downside for me is the emergency flat issue. Here in Florida the roads are pretty smooth and we don't carry winter survival kits so going without runflats doesn't seem like a big deal.

10-02-2012, 04:36 PM

#12

Private

Drives: E90

Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Humble_Bear

Which brand did the OE come with? Did you have to rotate the tires to get so many miles out of them?

Had Bridgestone RFT and rotated every ~10k. mild driving on them.

10-02-2012, 04:38 PM

#13

Lieutenant General

Drives: A car

Join Date: Aug 2007

Location: PNW

My 19" lasted 14k miles... replaced under warranty. Love the wheel/tire insurance

10-02-2012, 05:16 PM

#14

Enlisted Member

Drives: 06 330i, 01 Z3 3.0 Roadster

Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: Old Bridge NJ

I have 48,200 miles on my car, as far as I know it has the same Bridgestone Turanza EL42 RFT that it came with from the factory, and they still have good life left on them.

10-03-2012, 01:43 AM

#15

Major

Drives: 330i

Join Date: Oct 2005

Location: Los Angeles, CA

74K ml - 3 rd 'pair' of wheels.
Original (replaced by warranty all 4 at 7K) and next was Bridgestone (replaced at 37K) with Continental.

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10-03-2012, 11:30 AM

#16

New Member

Drives: 2011 328i Coupe

Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: CenTex

So far 27,000 miles on OEM 18" Michelin RFT. No excessive wear and probably got another 10k of life. I'm a spirited driver and take corners a little faster and harder. I don't like the noise generated by the RFT and may try non-RFT when I replace.

10-03-2012, 12:19 PM

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Private First Class

Drives: 335i

Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Midwest

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sara504

My 19" lasted 14k miles... replaced under warranty. Love the wheel/tire insurance

+1000 lot of people are against it but it saved me a grand at least

10-03-2012, 12:21 PM

#18

Lieutenant General

Drives: A car

Join Date: Aug 2007

Location: PNW

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamboobuild

+1000 lot of people are against it but it saved me a grand at least

I almost didnt purchase it. Its already paid for its self now and I still have one year left to go with my car.

10-03-2012, 12:34 PM

#19

Private First Class

Drives: 335i

Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Midwest

Same here. Good thing it also covers the wheels. My friend had a bent rim after hitting a pothole.. everything got replaces. with my last claim they did charge me 11$ for some sort of valves.

How often replace run

BMW Tire Life Expectancy Some owners have reported getting 30,000 or 40,000 miles out of their tires, though this usually isn't the best idea. It's best to replace your tires at the selected intervals, as the tread on-road tires are not particularly deep, and they become slick and hazardous if driven too long.

How much does it cost to replace run

How much do they cost? Typically, Run Flat Tires cost about $200-$500 per tire for a passenger vehicle, or about 50-200 percent more than standard tires. The best benefit when it comes to cost comes from the fact that these tires can outlast several tire changes. It remains affixed to the wheel within the tire.

Do run

Even with tougher rubber, run flat tires do wear out quicker than regular tires. Many owners on the AutoGuide Forum Network complained that they were replacing their OEM run-flat tires within 20,000 miles.