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The sad truth is that BMW spec'd out a unique runflat all-season in a size with a sidewall that cannot stand up to US roads. By not including a spare they also left owners with few options. Worse yet, BMW has not owned up to the problem, insisting it's a Goodyear issue. It really sounds like a text book case of the bean counters winning out over the engineers. Owner frustrations with this issue are the single most discussed item on the Bimmerfest forum.
BMW is probably going to change tire makers for the 2012 model year. Hopefully, that will also mean a resolution for those of us with the LS2 all-season tire, such as free replacement. The only other viable option is to go to an all-season non-runflat tire and an inflator kit for emergencies. Several owners have gone that route and all have reported an improvement in both handling and ride.
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