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I am sick to death with the tyres on my BMW 5 Series. They are run flats. I can’t tell you how many times I have had false alarm warning lights go off. It is very alarming to have to stop on the motorway hard shoulder and check the tyres only to find out it has been a false alarm. The tyres are Bridgestones. I am not impressed with these either. They cost a whopping £180 each. I have had more punctures with these tyres than any other car I have owned. Tell me, are BMW tyres and warning lights more troublesome than any other cars?

Asked on 5 June 2010 by EE, Bromley

Answered by Honest John

I think there is a problem with your car’s tyre pressure monitoring system. Switch to Dunlop Runflat IIIs. Different runflat technology. Ride as well as ordinary tyres. Are usually repairable. Best UK source: www.event-tyres.co.uk

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