Had my run flats replaced today

nik_nak · 07-12-2010, 02:56 PM

Evening all.

Had my hand forced a little yesterday as I managed to pick up a bolt right on the edge of my front drivers side run flat, gutted to say the least as I was meant to be picking up some replacements in 3 weeks time.. never the less I did some searching around this forum and the general opinion was ditch the run flats. So I logged on the event tyres (can't recommend them highly enough) and spoke to Mark, I am now the proud owner of some Falken 452's. I must say anyone unsure go for it, the car is like a different car alot smoother to drive.

Ian

Jules6 · 07-12-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nik_nak

Evening all.

I must say anyone unsure go for it, the car is like a different car alot smoother to drive.

Ian

+1

It's now been a few months since I changed and only wish I had done it earlier.

ss134 · 07-12-2010, 04:12 PM

Glad youre happy with the change to non RFT - what are you using as a spare?

Jules6 · 07-12-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ss134

Glad youre happy with the change to non RFT - what are you using as a spare?

I have a Continental Comfort Kit, basically the same as an M Mobility system which is what was standard in my E46 M3.

nik_nak · 07-13-2010, 01:22 AM

I have just ordered my Continental Kit also.

evil_scooby · 07-14-2010, 04:39 PM

How much and where from?
For tyres and the kit. Im in the same position, now need to Run flats at their stupid prices

F30 Steve · 07-14-2010, 04:44 PM

What did your insurance say about getting rid of the run flats?

wayne71 · 07-14-2010, 04:50 PM

Why would you need to advise the insurance company of this?

Its a genuine question, I was thinking of doing the same when mine are ready for changing.

Can you get the tyre repaired after using the conti kit?

F30 Steve · 07-14-2010, 04:57 PM

Because you are changing the factory spec of the car!

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nik_nak Private First Class 15 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	Had my run flats replaced today Evening all. Had my hand forced a little yesterday as I managed to pick up a bolt right on the edge of my front drivers side run flat, gutted to say the least as I was meant to be picking up some replacements in 3 weeks time.. never the less I did some searching around this forum and the general opinion was ditch the run flats. So I logged on the event tyres (can't recommend them highly enough) and spoke to Mark, I am now the proud owner of some Falken 452's. I must say anyone unsure go for it, the car is like a different car alot smoother to drive. Ian
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ss134 Brigadier General 230 Rep 3,899 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germany/UK iTrader: (1)	Glad youre happy with the change to non RFT - what are you using as a spare? __________________ 2014 AW F80 M3 DCT 2011 AW E90 M3 DCT - Sold 2010 JZB E90 M3 DCT - Sold 2009 6MT E90 LCI 335i M -Sport - Sold
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evil_scooby m340i owner 25 Rep 292 Posts Drives: Ex Scoob, Ex S4, ex 335d m340i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	How much and where from? For tyres and the kit. Im in the same position, now need to Run flats at their stupid prices
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F30 Steve First Lieutenant 34 Rep 327 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	What did your insurance say about getting rid of the run flats?
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wayne71 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Why would you need to advise the insurance company of this? Its a genuine question, I was thinking of doing the same when mine are ready for changing. Can you get the tyre repaired after using the conti kit?
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F30 Steve First Lieutenant 34 Rep 327 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	Because you are changing the factory spec of the car!
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