Driving to Florida....

FJc335 · 10-29-2007, 01:41 PM

I'm planning on driving to Disney sometime in spring and was debating whether to drive my 335 or FJ from NY. Considering, I get about 18mpg on my SUV- gonna have to fill her up quick a few times.
What do you guys think? Will that put alot of wear on my run flat and what happens if i get flat... will the BMW assist really assist. Any one drive long distance with their coupe here?
Any info or suggestion will be appreciated...
Thanks.

sflgator · 10-29-2007, 02:05 PM

You're kidding with this, right?

Sorry, but I think you should just keep your 335i in the garage at all times.

Seriously, BMW Assist will assist you whether you're in NJ, FL, or anywhere in between, and of course, the 335i will run just fine on the highway. Now, you may be much more comfortable in your SUV for the 18-hr. trip down to Orlando though.

Brunotheboxer · 10-29-2007, 02:07 PM

if i were you i'd hitch-hike down to florida.

gonzo · 10-29-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

if i were you i'd hitch-hike down to florida.

Or..

Taittinger · 10-29-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FJc335

I'm planning on driving to Disney sometime in spring and was debating whether to drive my 335 or FJ from NY. Considering, I get about 18mpg on my SUV- gonna have to fill her up quick a few times.
What do you guys think? Will that put alot of wear on my run flat and what happens if i get flat... will the BMW assist really assist. Any one drive long distance with their coupe here?
Any info or suggestion will be appreciated...
Thanks.

You will put as much wear on your tires as miles you drive, unless you plan on doing donuts or drifting on the interstate. I have about 12K+ on mine and they are still doing well tread-depthwise. I do not think you will be exceeding that. If you get a flat, drive to a tire store and replace it. That is the purpose of the runflat, no mess, no fuss.

Gort · 10-29-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Taittinger

If you get a flat, drive to a tire store and replace it. That is the purpose of the runflat, no mess, no fuss.

Good luck with that. It will be a special order and a wait at any tire store. If you are lucky, the closest Bimmer dealer will have one.

HyperM3 · 10-29-2007, 02:32 PM

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Good luck with that. It will be a special order and a wait at any tire store. If you are lucky, the closest Bimmer dealer will have one.

Which is why going to non RFT's is more convenient no matter where you are with a flat. Theres always a shop somewhere near with a tire that will fit.

Taittinger · 10-29-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gort

Good luck with that. It will be a special order and a wait at any tire store. If you are lucky, the closest Bimmer dealer will have one.

That is where I went.

Gort · 10-29-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Which is why going to non RFT's is more convenient no matter where you are with a flat. Theres always a shop somewhere near with a tire that will fit.

Exactly! When mine are kaput, I'm going to Michelin Pilot Sports.

FJc335 · 10-29-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gort

Good luck with that. It will be a special order and a wait at any tire store. If you are lucky, the closest Bimmer dealer will have one.

That is one of the reason I'm hesitant on driving down there. Run flat is great locally, but trying to find a place to replace them kinda sux.

FJc335 · 10-29-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sflgator

You're kidding with this, right?

Sorry, but I think you should just keep your 335i in the garage at all times.

Seriously, BMW Assist will assist you whether you're in NJ, FL, or anywhere in between, and of course, the 335i will run just fine on the highway. Now, you may be much more comfortable in your SUV for the 18-hr. trip down to Orlando though.

Not kidding... just heard stories that run flat don't last as long and finding a place to replace them is a bitch.

Taittinger · 10-29-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gort

Exactly! When mine are kaput, I'm going to Michelin Pilot Sports.

And how often will you find one of those in the backwoods driving down I95?

Taittinger · 10-29-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Which is why going to non RFT's is more convenient no matter where you are with a flat. Theres always a shop somewhere near with a tire that will fit.

I would rather have runflats than stop and fix a flat in say Camden, Jersey City, Newark or out in the backwoods where the Jersey Devil or some rednecks roam.

Gort · 10-29-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Taittinger

And how often will you find one of those in the backwoods driving down I95?

I've had these before and most Michelin dealers can get a replacement in by the next day. I can live with that for a superior tire.

Gort · 10-29-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FJc335

That is one of the reason I'm hesitant on driving down there. Run flat is great locally, but trying to find a place to replace them kinda sux.

BMW Assist would get you hauled to the nearest BMW dealer if it is >50 miles away. The dealer would either have the tire or have to order it for you.

gonzo · 10-29-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Taittinger

I would rather have runflats than stop and fix a flat in say Camden, Jersey City, Newark or out in the backwoods where the Jersey Devil or some rednecks roam.

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Gort · 10-29-2007, 03:36 PM

Gonzo, I saw the "Zombie" and realized that you haven't used Captain Spaulding as an avatar yet. Rob Zombie will be disappointed if you don't.

gonzo · 10-29-2007, 03:41 PM

Me Saturday night at the Halloween festivities.

Gort · 10-29-2007, 03:45 PM

I didn't get a picture but it was close to this, it was cool because it scared the crap out of any kid I came near (and some adults).

UncleWede · 10-29-2007, 03:49 PM

Put some shoes on Lucy!!!

gonzo · 10-29-2007, 03:52 PM

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Put some shoes on Lucy!!!

Cap'n dont need no stinkn shoos.

That is not me. I am much uglier.

gonzo · 10-29-2007, 03:53 PM

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I didn't get a picture but it was close to this, it was cool because it scared the crap out of any kid I came near (and some adults).

I wore a black t-shirt.

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