Loather Doom

I own a BMW 320D, just coming up to 4 years old and due for a new set of tyres. I loathe and detest the runflat tyres my car came on. In all the cars I have had I have never experienced such a hard ride,...

Why are my BMW 325i's runflat tyres wearing heavily on the insides?

I have a 2008 BMW 325i coupe with 19,000 miles. I told by Sytners that all four tyres have worn on the inside. The readings are O/S 5, middle 5, I/S 0. On questioning them they say this is a fault with...

Where can I get a spare wheel for my 2006 BMW 5 Series?

I have purchased a 2006 BMW 520D Auto with normal tyres, not runflats. There is a cigarette lighter-powered compressor and a can of gunk in the boot, but I broke my cigarette lighter trying to get the...

Do runflat tyres normally shred within a few miles when being run at low pressure?

I recently had a bad experience with runflat tyres as a passenger in a friend's 2009 BMW 525 diesel. After the message saying 'check pressures', all tyres were inspected. All appeared okay with no obvious...

Re-tyring gentleman

Are there any issues changing from runflats to standard tyres on a 2005 BMW 520d

Tyreless

I was astounded to read the e-mail describing the problems faced by reader, PH of Hampton, concerning the lack of availability of BMW spec (Bridgestone) runflat tyres in France. Like PH, I have just bought...

Carp on footprint

I am nearing the replacement of the original runflat tyres of my BMW 520d. I find the ride quite firm and wonder if changing to normal tyres would help this. Do you have any recommendations? For some time...

Puncture proof ego

Time has come to replace two of the Dunlop 225/50/R17/94W Dunlop Sport 01 run flat tyres on my car. I am considering changing to non run flat tyres and I believe you have suggested a suitable alternative...

Absorbing topic

I have a BMW 335i with 255/40 (rear) and 225/45 (front) run-flats. Both sets are original fit and have 23k miles on them. I still have 4mm plus on the rears and 5mm plus on fronts. I will change the rears...

Eighteeen pinch wheels

I have a 2005 BMW 535d M Sport Touring fitted with standard run-flats that give a hard and uncompromising ride. I'm swapping them round with a view to wearing them evenly so I can change to standard tyres,...