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Kewl X5 06-29-2006 11:59 PM

If you get sports package, you will get RFT even in the 5-series.

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver
The CEO did a lot of research on runflats and decided that they were not ready for primetime. Avaliability and price and no spare? OH NO she said. No 330 for me. Give me the 530i


Kewl X5 06-30-2006 12:02 AM

Yes, one nice bright white light under each door handle: total of 4.


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Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata
I haven't counted how many are under each handle but yes, all four have them.

They are quite bright and cast a very cool curtain of white light.


Juanted 06-30-2006 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kewl X5
Yup! Those darn tires are expensive. While visiting my buddy with an E90 325i, unfortunately, the dreaded "low tire pressure warning" went off. Sure enough, the left rear tire only had 10 PSI. Apparently, he ran over a nail. Pumped some air in it, but it wouldn't hold. Most tire stores didn't want to patch/plug it....his local dealer, Global BMW, had his RFT in stock. He has the sports package with 17" wheels....still 255 mm wide. Anyhow, after buying a new tire and labor + tax, it was fixed and yes, about $400!

17" wheels with sport package? I got 18" wheels. Is that because he has a 325? :dunno:

Yes, I am dreading having to replace one of those RFTs. :tsk:

Modcat 06-30-2006 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver
The CEO did a lot of research on runflats and decided that they were not ready for primetime. Avaliability and price and no spare? OH NO she said. No 330 for me. Give me the 530i

Guess she wears the pants in the family, doing any house work today?

Sarcasim is my best quality people, and that proves it.


Really!!!:rolleyes: Are you sure about that?:confused:

Guess if you can dish it out you can take it as well!

fln8tive 07-01-2006 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Modcat
Guess she wears the pants in the family, doing any house work today?

Sarcasim is my best quality people, and that proves it.


Really!!!:rolleyes: Are you sure about that?:confused:

Guess if you can dish it out you can take it as well!

Hey...by any chance did you hear that Kaefer and his wife got a very sharp looking new car? I could swear there was a thread about it, somewhere...if you happen to find that thread, perhaps let him know that you're excited for him, the wheels are really nice, and it has a great color combo, etc. That would be great, 'cause I was going to tell him...but now I can't find the fookin' thread...:tsk:

Quicksilver 07-01-2006 02:37 AM

Oh how cute. How long did it take for you to draw that conclusion? I'm sure you have some good qualities and if Sarcasim is your best quality and that proves it then all i can say is "Wow that's deep brother":rofl: You have got to exhibit some more of that emotional strength and verbal agility. While you at it try some capping, cracking, bagging, dissing, hiking, joning, ranking, ribbing, serving, signifying, slipping, sounding, and snapping. While the names vary, the rules of the game remain the same and I cant wait to see your display of all these skills:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: OH Yeah while your at it see if you can think of something positive about Juans ride. If you need a forum to jawjack with me post a new thread and don't hijack this one. Thanks for you cooperation.

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Originally Posted by Modcat
Guess she wears the pants in the family, doing any house work today?


Quicksilver 07-01-2006 02:48 AM

Yep we ran into that as well. Man i'm tellin you we rode and drove almost every combination until she was satisfied. Honestly i really enjoy her ride but I would have rather had the 550. The X5 just spoiled me and that 6 isn't quite enough for me. I'm sill drooling over that M5. Oh well such is life. It's a blessing for us to have 2 new BMW's sitting in the garage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kewl X5
If you get sports package, you will get RFT even in the 5-series.


SANguru 07-01-2006 03:14 AM

so the question then is why not just replace it with a regular tire and not deal with it? BMW makes a donut that will fit in the trunk a la E46 M3.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kewl X5
Yup! Those darn tires are expensive. While visiting my buddy with an E90 325i, unfortunately, the dreaded "low tire pressure warning" went off. Sure enough, the left rear tire only had 10 PSI. Apparently, he ran over a nail. Pumped some air in it, but it wouldn't hold. Most tire stores didn't want to patch/plug it....his local dealer, Global BMW, had his RFT in stock. He has the sports package with 17" wheels....still 255 mm wide. Anyhow, after buying a new tire and labor + tax, it was fixed and yes, about $400!


asawadude 07-01-2006 04:30 AM

:iagree:

The RFTs are probably the best reason to go out and buy a set Michelin PS2s or Goodyear F1s and sell the runflats while they're still new. So long as you have BMW Assist and Roadside Assistance, you're covered in the urban areas. Buy a donut, leave it in the garage, and throw in the trunk when you need to take your E90 on a long trip or on back roads.

Quicksilver 07-02-2006 01:12 AM

Wonder if other tires will fit wheels designed for runflats? Any difference?

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Originally Posted by asawadude
:iagree:

The RFTs are probably the best reason to go out and buy a set Michelin PS2s or Goodyear F1s and sell the runflats while they're still new. So long as you have BMW Assist and Roadside Assistance, you're covered in the urban areas. Buy a donut, leave it in the garage, and throw in the trunk when you need to take your E90 on a long trip or on back roads.



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