[ElephantStone]

Just a quick one from me. I've managed to get a flat left rear tyre on my run-flats, so that means 2 new rear tyres needed soon.

I'm debating going to non run-flat tyres, purely due to the fact that they're a lot cheaper, and don't lose that much of a benefit (even with a run-flat it still needs replacing pretty quickly). Also standard tyres provide a better drive, is this true?

My questions:
- If I was to get a non-BMW dealer to fit tyres, would the tyre pressure requirements stay the same? The tyre pressures on my door seem quite high and I don't want to fit new Goodyear's and have them burst from too much pressure straight away!

- Would fitting the new tyres affect the tyre pressure warning system? Would I need to warn the garage ahead of fitting that there is a sensor in there?

Thanks in advance!

[idc]

There is no difference in tire pressure and pressure sensor when going to regular tires. As long as the tire pressure indicated on the door is lower than the max tire pressure indicated by the tire manufacturer, you should be safe. Get a tire repair kit, they're not that expensive. My car does not have run flats, and never had a problem.

[Tpeterson]

Originally Posted by ElephantStone

Just a quick one from me. I've managed to get a flat left rear tyre on my run-flats, so that means 2 new rear tyres needed soon.

I'm debating going to non run-flat tyres, purely due to the fact that they're a lot cheaper, and don't lose that much of a benefit (even with a run-flat it still needs replacing pretty quickly). Also standard tyres provide a better drive, is this true?

My questions:
- If I was to get a non-BMW dealer to fit tyres, would the tyre pressure requirements stay the same? The tyre pressures on my door seem quite high and I don't want to fit new Goodyear's and have them burst from too much pressure straight away!


- Wuld fitting the new tyres affect the tyre pressure warning system? Would I need to warn the garage ahead of fitting that there is a sensor in there?

Thanks in advance!

You can run any tire pressures you want.The non-ronflat pressures for the Michelin Pilot SS are 32 front and 38 rear. Just reset the TPMS in the iDrive. I run higher in the fronts and lower in the rear equalizing the pressures.(36PSI}

[ElephantStone]

That's great cheers both.