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      08-22-2006, 04:26 AM   #1
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Drives: E91 335i M Sport
Join Date: May 2006
Location: South, UK

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Run Flat Tyres - Availability (lack of!!)

Well having pushed 16k out of the rear rubber on my 330D Sport they are now on the wear indicator (well ok slightly below!) and need changing (now!). A number of phone calls later to various tyre shops in the South East and to a few BMW dealers (who basically passed the problem to a tyre fitter they use) there are currently no tyres avaialble! They are on "back order" this includes the Bridgestone REO50A and the Michelin. Tyre required 255/35/18 - W. I would advise anyone with RFT's who are nearing the end of their road going life to source availaibilty and even order some!..Now it begs the question what if one of the tyres was punctured...would my car need to be off the road until the tyres are available?? It is a good car but this is a very annoying problem and has safety issues also.
Anyone else having issues sourcing this rubber?
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