[Bimmer North]

I have had my first BMW (3 series)for 24 months and have already experienced 4 flats. Is this common with this tire? I don't work or live in construction zones.
I have to say this part of my first BMW has been the most disappointing...

[mdai245]

I wouldnt say they are not reliable. They do exactly what they were designed to which is allow you to drive somewhere safe where you can shell out 150% cost of a normal tire for new tire that is heavy and rides harsh

Seriously though sounds like bad luck. Cut your losses and go with normal tires and a emergency inflator. Also lets you drive after getting a flat, costs less, more comfortable ride, repairable, and performs better.

[x328x]

Originally Posted by mdai245

I wouldnt say they are not reliable. They do exactly what they were designed to which is allow you to drive somewhere safe where you can shell out 150% cost of a normal tire for new tire that is heavy and rides harsh

Seriously though sounds like bad luck. Cut your losses and go with normal tires and a emergency inflator. Also lets you drive after getting a flat, costs less, more comfortable ride, repairable, and performs better.

If your puncture is too big your inflator and goo will get you know where.

OP how did u get your punctures...nails, driving over pot holes??

[DrifterX]

Sounds like you need to start using different roads/route... because no one should be getting that many flats, regardless of what tire you're using.

How did you get the 4 flats?

[Bimmer North]

2 of my flats were nails. The other 2 were just bad luck I guess. I remember one had a cut about an inch long that caused the flat. Maybe a piece of metal. Maybe bad luck; but was just wondering if the rubber compound is that much softer than the average tire. I know the sidewalls are build much stronger though to allow the run flat to work.

[Wires]

No, there should be no difference in tread compound, it's just the side walls have fins in them to keep them from collapsing with no air.

I've had run flats for 9 years, and have had no issues. When I first got my E90 I got a bunch of nails, but it was one route I was driving, not a fault of the tires....

[Bimmer North]

I must just be having bad luck then. Other than that loving the car.

[x328x]

So did the tyres get u home safely. What was it like riding on a flat

[Bimmer North]

It gets you around, but you have to drive up to 50 - 60km max (35mph)...otherwise it still feels like the tire could rip apart on you.

[bimmer456]

Get the tire insurance so you get new tires if you have a puncture.

[arvi604]

Ditch the RFT's and get yourself some UHP A/S's or max performance summer non RFT

[Bimmer North]

Originally Posted by bimmer456

Get the tire insurance so you get new tires if you have a puncture.

They offered me tire insurance and i declined thinking there is no way I will use up $1600 worth of tires in 4 years . I gambled . I have spent $1300 and still 2 years to go on the lease.
Not confident of going 2 years flat free now.

Lesson learned.

[BMW in NE]

I'm going to knock wood here and say that I experienced the opposite in regards to flats. Now, if you want to talk about premature wear or road noise then I've got plenty to contribute.

[Budget M3]

Originally Posted by Bimmer North

They offered me tire insurance and i declined thinking there is no way I will use up $1600 worth of tires in 4 years . I gambled . I have spent $1300 and still 2 years to go on the lease.
Not confident of going 2 years flat free now.

Lesson learned.

You would have been the one guy they lost money with on that insurance (which is generally a big money maker for dealers). While it will be no comfort to you at this point, I would not let your unlucky experience this time around prompt you to pony up for the insurance next time. It is highly unlikely for lightning to strike twice!