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Originally Posted by motordavid
Flat tire paranoia/concern is way overrated imo, and the least of our worries compared to irresponsible drivers, texters, FB check ins, video in dash, et al.
GL, mD
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Had run flats on the 535i for four years. Lots of long trips. Never an issue, never had a flat.
Had run flats on the Z4, also some long trips of 4000 km and up. Had one flat, in town. Drove to the tire shop. Had it repaired, no issues.
Have a temp spare and no run flats on the X3. Got a flat two years ago, a nail, on a road trip. Used the spare, and got it fixed in the next town. Got a second flat two weeks ago near home, a screw; tire shop said it was close to the sidewall and should be replaced. I agreed. When I went to pick it up they had absorbed most of the bill due to their included store road hazard warranty. Nice surprise. Left on a 4500 km trip the next day and didn't think anything more about it.
Next vehicle will have run flats and I won't buy a spare.
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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White
Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
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