Who has RunFlats on their X1?

manicm · 04-07-2011, 02:32 PM

Ok, since the spare tyre discussion has come up, let's see who has Runflats on their X1. I do (had no choice).

aris · 04-07-2011, 03:11 PM

lets start the vote

+1 for the run flats!!!

mario486 · 04-07-2011, 03:43 PM

I have both. Summer RFs and winter non-RFs. Cannot tell the difference as far as ride comfort is concerned.

Peter16 · 04-13-2011, 10:39 AM

I chose run flats and on the standard diameter wheels the ride is fine ........... I did get a screw in one at 287 miles and as they can't be repaired it cost me £289 for a replacement

BigDave · 04-13-2011, 12:35 PM

I have non run flats. If you get a puncture and use the sealant the tyre must be replaced. I would advise anyone who buys the X1 to take out the BMW tyre insurance. It costs me £25 per month for 12 months and already it has paid for itself as I have had 1 puncture. The tyre was replaced along with a new can of sealant.

mario486 · 04-13-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mario486

I have both. Summer RFs and winter non-RFs. Cannot tell the difference as far as ride comfort is concerned.

Just changed back to my summer RF's this last weekend and I honestly cannot tell the difference. Was wondering about that as I had been running on non-RFs since November.

melts · 04-17-2011, 05:23 AM

RFT for me!

mozdal · 04-17-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter16

I chose run flats and on the standard diameter wheels the ride is fine ........... I did get a screw in one at 287 miles and as they can't be repaired it cost me £289 for a replacement

I had my fifth puncture on X1 today and had it repaired for 10 Euros. I have Pirelli Cinturato P7 RFTs.

manicm · 04-17-2011, 12:27 PM

mozdal - I have the exact same P7 RFTs too - where and how did you get them repaired? Will you have to replace them soon?

BigDave · 04-17-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mozdal

I had my fifth puncture on X1 today and had it repaired for 10 Euros. I have Pirelli Cinturato P7 RFTs.

I was told that if you get a puncture on a RFT it must be replaced. Reason being is that you will have driven on the flat tyre and weakened the sidewall of the tyre. Can anyone else confirm if this is correct?

Drive carefully.

mozdal · 04-17-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by manicm

mozdal - I have the exact same P7 RFTs too - where and how did you get them repaired? Will you have to replace them soon?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDave

I was told that if you get a puncture on a RFT it must be replaced. Reason being is that you will have driven on the flat tyre and weakened the sidewall of the tyre. Can anyone else confirm if this is correct?

Drive carefully.

Hi Guys,

The tyre fully deflated only once and I traveled only 7-8 kilometers at a max speed of 60. Other four were because of nails getting stuck on the tyre and the lowest pressure I measure was 23-24 psi. I'm not thinking that those punctures harmed the sidewalls. Michelin and Bridgestone are saying that a RFT tyre can be repaired after fully deflating if it is not driven more than 50 miles or faster than 80 km/h and there is no sign of damage on sidewalls. Pirelli is, on the other hand still saying that a RFT should not be repaired under any circumstances.

My dealer checked all 4 tyres and said that there is no sign of wear. I'll be using them this summer and will buy a new set for the next year. And thanks for the suggestion BigDave I'll be more cautious

mozdal · 04-17-2011, 03:37 PM

@manicm to further clarify, none of the punctures were on the sidewalls, all of them were stuck nails and the tyres were patched from inside and outside like a conventional tyre repair.

DUH CAR · 04-17-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mozdal

@manicm to further clarify, none of the punctures were on the sidewalls, all of them were stuck nails and the tyres were patched from inside and outside like a conventional tyre repair.

Yeah, you'll be fine.

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aris Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 213 Posts Drives: X1 xdrive 23d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: GREECE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 X1 XDrive 23d [9.00]	lets start the vote +1 for the run flats!!! __________________ push..
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mario486 Mario 26 Rep 981 Posts Drives: X1 XDrive 2.0d, Mini Cooper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scotland/Alba iTrader: (0)	I have both. Summer RFs and winter non-RFs. Cannot tell the difference as far as ride comfort is concerned. __________________ "Do or do not, there is no try!" - Master Yoda "Always in motion is the future" - Master Yoda "Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is" - Master Yoda "There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living" - Nelson Mandela
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Peter16 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Xdrive Msport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	I chose run flats and on the standard diameter wheels the ride is fine ........... I did get a screw in one at 287 miles and as they can't be repaired it cost me £289 for a replacement
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BigDave Certified 6 Rep 61 Posts Drives: X3 20d MSport Auto Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Livingston, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I have non run flats. If you get a puncture and use the sealant the tyre must be replaced. I would advise anyone who buys the X1 to take out the BMW tyre insurance. It costs me £25 per month for 12 months and already it has paid for itself as I have had 1 puncture. The tyre was replaced along with a new can of sealant.
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04-17-2011, 05:23 AM	#7
melts Enlisted Member 9 Rep 44 Posts Drives: X1 sDrive18i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	RFT for me!
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manicm First Lieutenant 11 Rep 375 Posts Drives: X1 sDrive18i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SA iTrader: (0)	mozdal - I have the exact same P7 RFTs too - where and how did you get them repaired? Will you have to replace them soon?
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mozdal Private First Class 19 Rep 188 Posts Drives: E84 & F20 & F10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Turkey iTrader: (0)	@manicm to further clarify, none of the punctures were on the sidewalls, all of them were stuck nails and the tyres were patched from inside and outside like a conventional tyre repair.
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