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Originally Posted by RJHD3
My question is whether run flats or standard tires have much of an impact in winter conditions. I know the firmer sidewall impacts ride harshness; but I am curious about your experience with them in winter conditions. Any discernible pro or con with a RFT in winter.
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We have run NON-RFT's on both our 2007 and 2008 X5's with no problems at all. We use the factory TPMS (which need a gasket kit each time we change tires on the standard Style 210's). Both X5's have a spare, so no worries there. (Came standard on the 2007, was a $150 option on the 2008)/
We have NEVER had a flat on a snow tire, on 11 cars (and counting). Nails, yes, flats, no. Summer performance tires are another story, but never on a snow. (Prolly just jinxed myself!)
So based on my experience, I can't think of any good reason to mount RFT winter tires on an X5 (provided you have a spare). And with BMW Assist, you don't even need to get yourself dirty changing the tire.