swap out run flats + 3rd row seats

[Ag4.8]

Originally Posted by two-five boy

Good to know! I'm looking at these as replacements when my dunlops wear out. I was wondering if the contis were "too good to be true" considering its price and wear rating. Any loss of performance noticed vs. the dunlops at all?

Well the ride is less firm. THey are quieter.

Performance wise, they don't feel as sharp as the Dunlops (to me anyway). It could just be my imagination, I suppose.

[apw2607]

Yes you can retrofit the spare however you have to buy all the parts separately as BMW no longer offers a single part number for all parts of the spare. You would need to remove the 3rd row as well if you have it.

[Richard in NC]

Originally Posted by apw2607

Yes you can retrofit the spare however you have to buy all the parts separately as BMW no longer offers a single part number for all parts of the spare. You would need to remove the 3rd row as well if you have it.

Thanks, I don't have the 3rd row, just the storage compartment.

[apw2607]

I replaced the oem tires with these continentals on my x5. The wheel size is 20". Although I found the comfort factor improved significantly and reduced tire noise considerably I do find these tires rather disappointing for handling/cornering. I think the issue is the softer tire wall.

Overall it's a bit of a trade off ..

Pros:
Long tire life
Lower cost
Quiet
Improved comfort on rough roads
All season tires

Cons:
Poorer handling/cornering
Not as "convenient" as run flats - requires mobility kit or spare.

[terry.s]

here is the link

BMW Group Australia > BMW Owner > Genuine BMW Accessories > X5 Spare Wheel Carrier > Introduction

problem own here in Australia is that you can be 2000km from a dealer, or even a tyre shop that carries anything other than tyres for a Landcruiser!

I was 2.5 hours from Sydney and had a nail in the runflats on my E92 coupe, and it was going to be 3 days till they could get a tyre. I just got them to put on a standard tyre in the same size(I had to try 4 different shops and drive an hour before I could find one in the right size).

The run flats down here are a stupid price as well. The 20" on my E70 they want close to $1000 a tyre.

I'm going to see how much the wheel carrier is. I its no good, i'm going to go with standard tyres and slime as my backup.