Why I Like Run Flats!

wankelman24 · 05-01-2018, 01:36 PM

Was driving east on I-4 through Orlando today with my wife and we heard a huge POP at 75MPH! As some of you may know, I-4 in Orlando right now is a complete disaster with the 10 year improvement going on. I first thought I might have popped the bead seal with all of the uneven pavement and holes everywhere, but check out the photo. It must have been a piece of steel rebar! I can put my index finger in the hole! Anyway, just seconds after the pop, you could feel the backend sink, tire lost all air and the warning light came on. Thankfully these were run flats. I was able to maintain control and drive another 3 miles to get off of the interstate. CRAZY!!!

Just thought you guys would like to hear a success story about the run flats even though we all complain about the cost, noise and ride. In the end, they did a terrific job in getting me off of the road safe!

Slickrick2 · 05-01-2018, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wankelman24

Was driving east on I-4 through Orlando today with my wife and we heard a huge POP at 75MPH! As some of you may know, I-4 in Orlando right now is a complete disaster with the 10 year improvement going on. I first thought I might have popped the bead seal with all of the uneven pavement and holes everywhere, but check out the photo. It must have been a piece of steel rebar! I can put my index finger in the hole! Anyway, just seconds after the pop, you could feel the backend sink, tire lost all air and the warning light came on. Thankfully these were run flats. I was able to maintain control and drive another 3 miles to get off of the interstate. CRAZY!!!

Just thought you guys would like to hear a success story about the run flats even though we all complain about the cost, noise and ride. In the end, they did a terrific job in getting me off of the road safe!

Not sure what I'm looking at. Regardless, good to hear the family is ok especially while going 75MPH.

Kzang · 05-01-2018, 01:47 PM

This is why I keep my RFT..
I've been in a blowout before moving at high speeds... crashes are deadly.

deutsch100 · 05-01-2018, 04:41 PM

The run flats I have on my '17 35d are awesome. First and 2nd generation run flats BMW had were awful. Even the run flats my RR Ghost had sucked. But my current Pirellis are so good!

yewlock · 05-01-2018, 08:37 PM

RFT is really good for safety concern

BeeMdblU · 05-01-2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickrick2

Not sure what I'm looking at. Regardless, good to hear the family is ok especially while going 75MPH.

the thread part at a very close up

Slickrick2 · 05-01-2018, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BeeMdblU

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Originally Posted by Slickrick2

Not sure what I'm looking at. Regardless, good to hear the family is ok especially while going 75MPH.

the thread part at a very close up

Got it now!

Jenya B · 05-01-2018, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by deutsch100

The run flats I have on my '17 35d are awesome. First and 2nd generation run flats BMW had were awful. Even the run flats my RR Ghost had sucked. But my current Pirellis are so good!

TRUE!!!

P1 · 05-01-2018, 11:16 PM

Since I drive through remote areas when visiting the outlaws, I trust my spare wheel/tire over an RFT.

ZigmundUK · 05-02-2018, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by wankelman24

Was driving east on I-4 through Orlando today with my wife and we heard a huge POP at 75MPH! As some of you may know, I-4 in Orlando right now is a complete disaster with the 10 year improvement going on. I first thought I might have popped the bead seal with all of the uneven pavement and holes everywhere, but check out the photo. It must have been a piece of steel rebar! I can put my index finger in the hole! Anyway, just seconds after the pop, you could feel the backend sink, tire lost all air and the warning light came on. Thankfully these were run flats. I was able to maintain control and drive another 3 miles to get off of the interstate. CRAZY!!!

Just thought you guys would like to hear a success story about the run flats even though we all complain about the cost, noise and ride. In the end, they did a terrific job in getting me off of the road safe!

I had two of these in my e61. Both going 75mph ish and full blowout where I kept control and managed to get to a safe place. Tbh the first time I carried on driving at 50mph and after about 20 miles the tyre gave out and was sitting wonky on my wheel. Had to get rescued then but was my stupidity. I could have gotten to safety quicker than that.

X5M50D · 05-02-2018, 07:08 AM

RFTs could be better but overall not bad especially on the safety point of view.
I've found that the large the wheel the better the ride.
I was on 18"/19" RFTs on a 4 series last week and the ride was definitely harder and more unforgiving than my current 21" RFTs.

puckybadger · 05-02-2018, 01:19 PM

Perhaps I'm not that picky, but I did get almost 80K miles on my OEM Goodyear Eagle RFT's and recently replaced them with the same.

Falafel Combo · 05-02-2018, 01:54 PM

Run flats have come a long way. My first 3 series BMW with run flats was like driving on hemorrhoids in all 4 corners.

Now, they have gotten better. Much better. But I still very much prefer the road and steering feel of non-runflats.

Every time I switch back to my winter setup (non-RFT), I think to myself ... DAMN. This is so good.

X5M50D · 05-02-2018, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by puckybadger

Perhaps I'm not that picky, but I did get almost 80K miles on my OEM Goodyear Eagle RFT's and recently replaced them with the same.

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

80K miles on one set?

puckybadger · 05-03-2018, 01:54 PM

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WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

80K miles on one set?

90% interstate driving. My i-drive says i'm averaging 21.7mpg and 41mph

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wankelman24 Private 77 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5 35i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 sDrive ... [10.00]	Was driving east on I-4 through Orlando today with my wife and we heard a huge POP at 75MPH! As some of you may know, I-4 in Orlando right now is a complete disaster with the 10 year improvement going on. I first thought I might have popped the bead seal with all of the uneven pavement and holes everywhere, but check out the photo. It must have been a piece of steel rebar! I can put my index finger in the hole! Anyway, just seconds after the pop, you could feel the backend sink, tire lost all air and the warning light came on. Thankfully these were run flats. I was able to maintain control and drive another 3 miles to get off of the interstate. CRAZY!!! Just thought you guys would like to hear a success story about the run flats even though we all complain about the cost, noise and ride. In the end, they did a terrific job in getting me off of the road safe! Attached Images
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Kzang Major General 3242 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	This is why I keep my RFT.. I've been in a blowout before moving at high speeds... crashes are deadly. __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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deutsch100 Colonel 3999 Rep 2,410 Posts Drives: i7 60, XM, M3 Comp, 911 GTS Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calabasas, CA iTrader: (0)	The run flats I have on my '17 35d are awesome. First and 2nd generation run flats BMW had were awful. Even the run flats my RR Ghost had sucked. But my current Pirellis are so good!
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X5M50D Captain 442 Rep 786 Posts Drives: X7 M50d Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Middlesex, UK iTrader: (0)	RFTs could be better but overall not bad especially on the safety point of view. I've found that the large the wheel the better the ride. I was on 18"/19" RFTs on a 4 series last week and the ride was definitely harder and more unforgiving than my current 21" RFTs. __________________ Old Wheels - X5M50d in Carbon Black New Wheels - X7M50d in Phytonic Blue
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Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	Run flats have come a long way. My first 3 series BMW with run flats was like driving on hemorrhoids in all 4 corners. Now, they have gotten better. Much better. But I still very much prefer the road and steering feel of non-runflats. Every time I switch back to my winter setup (non-RFT), I think to myself ... DAMN. This is so good.
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