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Originally Posted by TWD1775
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Originally Posted by bimmer21k
Does BMW really get lot of flat tires? I live in the Seattle area and the weather is perhaps grey most times and it rains, but i have never experienced a flat tire in my life. Is it worth spending 1800/5 years on tire and wheel protection. How has your experience been with the coverage? I checked Costco and this seems to be the same as replacing all 4 tires atleast once and this seems like an overwhelming expense for a road hazard warranty. What is your opinion on it?
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Ditch the run flats and you'll decrease the likelihood of tire replacement. In my opinion, the stiffer walls of the RFTs cause them to pick up debris easier, plus they're not repairable. I didn't have flats for decades until I owned BMWs. One of the reasons I'll swap mine out as soon as I take delivery. |
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Originally Posted by TWD1775
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Originally Posted by bimmer21k
Does BMW really get lot of flat tires? I live in the Seattle area and the weather is perhaps grey most times and it rains, but i have never experienced a flat tire in my life. Is it worth spending 1800/5 years on tire and wheel protection. How has your experience been with the coverage? I checked Costco and this seems to be the same as replacing all 4 tires atleast once and this seems like an overwhelming expense for a road hazard warranty. What is your opinion on it?
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Ditch the run flats and you'll decrease the likelihood of tire replacement. In my opinion, the stiffer walls of the RFTs cause them to pick up debris easier, plus they're not repairable. I didn't have flats for decades until I owned BMWs. One of the reasons I'll swap mine out as soon as I take delivery. |
You also have the option of ordering with non-runflats.
Here's another question though - did you take a look at the space saver spare? With the spare there is hardly any trunk space. And to me it seemed like it would be pain to have to decide on each trip do I want added security on this trip (hence, bring along the spare) or do I want the trunk space ( hence take out the spare). Further, the times I would especially appreciate the added security (longer trips through remote areas), I would likely need the trunk space more (for luggage). And lastly, with the option, even if you take the tire out, there is still several inches that is permanently lost v. a vehicle without the option. The design seems to have been an afterthought rather than trying to seamlessly incorporate the option.
As for the original question, with F30 and E90 I myself got one flat each and the protection package would not have been worth it. This is in NJ with significant pot holes, etc. At the cost you were quoted, I would skip it for sure.