[Simsimma7]

Hi everyone, my m340 I came with Cinturato run flat tires. I’ve noticed that the two front tires have multiple air bubbles on the side walls!!! So I’m thinking I should replace them asap.

In your experience, do you think it’s best to replace all of them with non-runflat tires instead? Are those any better? Which brand/model would you recommend?

Thanks in advance!

[Dmejia91]

Originally Posted by Simsimma7

Hi everyone, my m340 I came with Cinturato run flat tires. I’ve noticed that the two front tires have multiple air bubbles on the side walls!!! So I’m thinking I should replace them asap.

In your experience, do you think it’s best to replace all of them with non-runflat tires instead? Are those any better? Which brand/model would you recommend?

Thanks in advance!

Literally happened to me as well smh, thinking about swapping out to non run flats since I'm going stage 2. Will have to eventually purchase tires within the 3 year lease

[Simsimma7]

Forgot to mention...I only have 16K miles on them... so disappointing.

[Sheezus]

Definitely change them. Run flats makes the ride uneasy on bumps and I have changed mine to non run flats and I like them. Only downside is not having a spare tire but I have a pump in my car just in case and if I do run into a flat tire, I may need to keep pumping the tire till I reach a tire shop.

[TTG]

I ordered the car with non-flats + a spare and couldn't have been happier. Definitively get rid of the runflats.

[Simsimma7]

Thanks guys! Very helpful advice. I’m bringing it tomorrow so will change them for non run-flats.

[del82]

Just on this - I've had my M340i X in for some work this AM and they did a complimentary health check - check tyres, suspension, brakes etc.

It currently has runcraps on from new. Front tyres 5mm. The rears: 3mm. So lost 50% of tread. I've done 4200 miles. No track days, normal road driving.

My MPSS4S on my previous M140i which was rear drive only lasted 12000 and I did like a spirited drive in that.

Madness although a food excuse to get rid of the runcraps soon!

[Dmejia91]

Which tires would you guys change them to?
Continentals, hankook, Michelin, or etc.

[Sheezus]

Originally Posted by Dmejia91

Which tires would you guys change them to?
Continentals, hankook, Michelin, or etc.

It depends if you want summer, all season, or winter tires. For all season, I went with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 +. Very good tires.

[Dmejia91]

Originally Posted by Sheezus

It depends if you want summer, all season, or winter tires. For all season, I went with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 +. Very good tires.

Yeah probably all seasons, will look into them

[340guy]

Late to the party here and new to the forum… I have run flats on the car and it was the only option. But I spec’d the spare tire with the intent of getting non-run flats. My only concern is bent rims. Has anyone had an issue with this? The autobahn is great but the secondary roads in Germany are terrible. Also, any recommendations on tires? I plan on swapping winter rims to summer tires and I’ve always gone for Michelin but I’m considering Vredestein.

[GA/\/\/\/\A_CT]

I just replaced my OEM cinturato with a non-run-flat set of Continental DWS06 in slightly larger size (235/40/19) and am very impressed.

The car runs more smoothly over rough pavement and grips better, too.

[tgrundke]

Originally Posted by 340guy

I’ve always gone for Michelin but I’m considering Vredestein.

I'm running Vredestein winters on my '16 GTI and am really impressed with them. Came from a set of Michelin Alpin's prior and while I liked the Michelins, the Vredestein price point and performance are a much better value.

I've got non-runflats on my '23 M340 and am going to be swapping them for Conti DWS06+s later this year.

[prostcfc]

For those that ditched run-flats and don't have a spare, are you relying on roadside service, or did you get a plug set/jack/air pump (or find an aftermarket spare)?

[AM340iMiami]

I always keep a tire plug kit and a portable tire inflator off Amazon in case of emergency in the trunk.

[vi3tr8cer]

Originally Posted by prostcfc

For those that ditched run-flats and don't have a spare, are you relying on roadside service, or did you get a plug set/jack/air pump (or find an aftermarket spare)?

I got my tires through Tire Rack, which came with 2 years of roadside assistance for free.

[james1138]

Originally Posted by prostcfc

For those that ditched run-flats and don't have a spare, are you relying on roadside service, or did you get a plug set/jack/air pump (or find an aftermarket spare)?

I’m considering this as well. I’ve got a 2023 M340 and I burned through my all season tires in 16,000 miles. Just regular driving nothing crazy aggressive. Because my tires were bald in the middle of winter, I had to buy new tires and ended up going with run flat winter tires.

I have the wheel and tire insurance so I have to buy my tires through BMW. I don’t want to burn through a set of summer run flat tires quickly. So I’m considering buying a set of normal performance tires. I do have roadside assistance and a pump in my car however, I spend a lot of time in Detroit and I don’t really want to blow a tire there and be on the side of the road if possible. I’ve had a flat once so far and it was nice being able to drive to the dealership instead of being stranded.

That said I don’t want put $1500 bucks every other year by run flat tires and I’m considering normal performance tires if they last longer?

I seem to remember someone on this forum recommending a doughnut that fits this car and can be thrown in the back of the trunk. Has anybody tried an option like this?

Thanks!

[prostcfc]

Originally Posted by james1138

I’m considering this as well. I’ve got a 2023 M340 and I burned through my all season tires in 16,000 miles. Just regular driving nothing crazy aggressive. Because my tires were bald in the middle of winter, I had to buy new tires and ended up going with run flat winter tires.

I have the wheel and tire insurance so I have to buy my tires through BMW. I don’t want to burn through a set of summer run flat tires quickly. So I’m considering buying a set of normal performance tires. I do have roadside assistance and a pump in my car however, I spend a lot of time in Detroit and I don’t really want to blow a tire there and be on the side of the road if possible. I’ve had a flat once so far and it was nice being able to drive to the dealership instead of being stranded.

That said I don’t want put $1500 bucks every other year by run flat tires and I’m considering normal performance tires if they last longer?

I seem to remember someone on this forum recommending a doughnut that fits this car and can be thrown in the back of the trunk. Has anybody tried an option like this?

Thanks!

Yeah, I have more than one form of roadside assistance, but I'm not trying to wait for 2+ hours to get a tow. I had wheel/tire insurance for a while through BMW, but I still had to wait a day+ to get my tire ordered. It was crazy! I need a solution to get me safely home so I can deal with it later. I'm still undecided if I want to get more RF or not, but if I get regular tires my plan would be scissor jack, tire plug, air pump. Probably a can of tire goo as my emergency backup, and only if I absolutely have to.

I'm not going with a spare. Honestly don't know how that works with xDrive. I'm sure it's fine for short distances, but not taking that chance.

[340TBD]

Personally I love the RFT, makes the car stiff, Raw, and very agile kinda like a go cart.

[D0NVT]

Yo, guys.
Runflats are so heavy, stiff and uncomfortable on regular roads.
When I catch a screw the tire flats to zero. After that I do not see any advantage of runflat tire.
I recommend to buy tire plugs and air pump.
Refer to runflat and handling all m cars goes with regular tires I guess.

[bensanford]

Replacing my Bridgestone Turanze El450 RFT which were OEM - 225/40R19. These are worn almost to end of life at 28,000 miles.
New Run Flats were priced at $369.99 each.
Instead purchased non-Run Flat Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4, same size for about $100 less per tire, and these have estimated mileage of 45K instead of 30K for the Run Flats.

[Fulqrum]

Originally Posted by GA/\/\/\/\A_CT

I just replaced my OEM cinturato with a non-run-flat set of Continental DWS06 in slightly larger size (235/40/19) and am very impressed.

The car runs more smoothly over rough pavement and grips better, too.

This is exactly what I want to do for my m440; any rubbing with the slightly wider tire? Is it a square set up? Those Contis sound like the perfect choice.