Getting rid of Run Flat Tyres?

SAL24 · 17-07-2009 12:48PM #1

I have a 2007 BMW 318 with Run Flat Tyres which cost a fortune and aren't comfortable to drive. I had a service done a week ago and the mechanic, who has 3 BMW's himself, told me to change them to ordinary tyres and carry a can of foam for any slow punctures. I'm wondering how this would affect the computer in the car and had anyone done this successfully???

SAL24 · 17-07-2009 01:24PM

I don't believe I do. I just want to know if it can be done as each of these tyres are €180 each and a pain in the ass to drive on.

Gumbo · 17-07-2009 02:32PM

tyres can be swapped on the wheels no problems, you will just have to reset the tyre monitoring system which you can through the OBC.

SAL24 · 17-07-2009 03:15PM

Thanks for that, I'm having a lot of trouble with this car and the warranty is up in Sept. The front wheel bearings are going, I've a problem with my clutch, a clicking noise every time I change gear when I've just started the car. Also I have difficulty getting into 1st gear when neutral while stationery eg traffic lights. This is my second BMW in two years, bought a 316i in May 2007 but returned it 5 months later after 7 things had to be replacced, electrics, exhaust, clutch.My friend has a 2006 one and she has had a lot of problems too. Is anyone else having problems with them?

Anan1 · 17-07-2009 04:03PM

SAL24 wrote: »

Thanks for that, I'm having a lot of trouble with this car and the warranty is up in Sept. The front wheel bearings are going, I've a problem with my clutch, a clicking noise every time I change gear when I've just started the car. Also I have difficulty getting into 1st gear when neutral while stationery eg traffic lights. This is my second BMW in two years, bought a 316i in May 2007 but returned it 5 months later after 7 things had to be replacced, electrics, exhaust, clutch.My friend has a 2006 one and she has had a lot of problems too. Is anyone else having problems with them?

Yo can extend the warranty, but this has to be done before the original warranty expires.

Gumbo · 17-07-2009 05:24PM

SAL24 wrote: »

Thanks for that, I'm having a lot of trouble with this car and the warranty is up in Sept. The front wheel bearings are going, I've a problem with my clutch, a clicking noise every time I change gear when I've just started the car. Also I have difficulty getting into 1st gear when neutral while stationery eg traffic lights. This is my second BMW in two years, bought a 316i in May 2007 but returned it 5 months later after 7 things had to be replacced, electrics, exhaust, clutch.My friend has a 2006 one and she has had a lot of problems too. Is anyone else having problems with them?

i have an 05 320d and looking through the complete history, it has only needed a new power steering pipe as it was slightly leaking, and my car has over 100k on it now! some trees just have bad apples im afraid!

Anan1 wrote: »

Yo can extend the warranty, but this has to be done before the original warranty expires.

would recommend you do this, depending on cost of course, but its deffo worthwhile.

Anan1 · 17-07-2009 05:29PM

kceire wrote: »

would recommend you do this, depending on cost of course, but its deffo worthwhile.

Did it on my mother's 320d, from memory it cost around €750. It can be extended from year to year, but only during the warranty.

SAL24 · 17-07-2009 05:49PM

Didn't know I could extend the warranty, if I can I'll do that. Thanks

Getting rid of Run Flat Tyres?

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