Are cars stopped on the hard shoulder of a motorway at immediate risk?

A friend recently attended a Speed Awareness Course and said that they had been told the average time stopped on a motorway hard shoulder before being hit from behind is 25 minutes. Is this correct? If...

Why is the ride so hard on my BMW 525i?

I have purchased a 2004 BMW 525i petrol automatic, and I am amazed at the very hard ride. On motorways it is perfectly smooth and has direct steering, but as soon as you get on normal or back roads it...

Should I call for assistance if I need to change a wheel on the motorway?

I was advised by someone in the motor trade not to change a wheel on the hard shoulder of a motorway, but to call the RAC/AA to do it because their van with its flashing lights will offer some protection...

Where can we get economical new tyres for our BMW 1 Series?

Our local BMW garage stated that within 500 miles we will need replacement tyres at the front and quoted a substantial figure. Is there a reliable alternative tyre retailer who is cheaper? To give us a...

Tyres/wheels

I have a 2007 BMW E61 5 series Touring fitted with Dunlop SP Sport fronts and Goodyear Eagle rears both 245-40R18 93Y rated runflats (fitted by previous owner). It is now time for new tyres but I am unsure...

Why do runflat tyres give such a harsh ride?

Runflat tyres were fitted to my car on the false premise that they were superior. Aside from maintaining stability in the rare event of a blowout, the disadvantages seem to outweigh the advantages by a...

Can I change to standard tyres from runflats?

I have been told conflicting information on this. Can I fit standard tyres to 19 inch alloys on BMW E92 3 series? Are the valves just standard? Is thare a skinny spare available?

Tyres for BMW E93

I am looking to replace the Bridgestone runflat tyres on my wife's E93. Would you recommend moving away from run flat tyres and replacing with standard tyres? Looking for a tyre that would give a more...

Why is nothing done about the dangers of changing tyres on the hard shoulder of a motorway?

I was most saddened to read of the death of a policeman, struck down by a HGV on the M1 while helping a lady who had broken down on the hard shoulder. PC Goodlad, of the Wakefield police, was off duty...

Did you know that runflat tyres must be removed from the wheel differently to normal tyres?

I have been delighted with the comfort and wear rate on my 2008 BMW 320D Touring 17 inch runflats. However, following replacement I experienced low-pressure warnings, which, on checking all four tyres,...