BMW is getting ready to launch its next-generation compact SUV, the X3, and it will ride--as most BMWs and Minis sold today--on run-flat tires. Of all the companies producing cars today, BWM has ...

Run-flat tire on 2017 BMW 530i after 12 miles at 30 mph. Sam Abuelsamid. With no spare tire or even an inflator kit in the car, I used the built-in BMW Connected telematics system to call their ...

A miserable thing happened last weekend when one of the run-flat tires on our 2011 BMW 750Li was gashed by a pothole during an excursion from Connecticut to New Hampshire: Replacing the tire ...

And BMW has jumped in with both feet. The compromising ride is simply not worth the benefits, in my mind. Someday, hopefully, run-flats will perform closer to radials when it comes to ride and ...

For example, a set of four Pirelli P Zero Run Flat tires for a 2022 BMW 3 Series can cost $1,270.40, according to TireRack. A set of non-run flats for the same car, like four Michelin Primacy Tour ...

BMW says its run-flat tires are designed to run at speeds up to 50 mph and for up to 150 miles. Some Hyundai, Mini and Mercedes-Benz models, among other brands, and some hybrid vehicles also come ...

So, when BMW offered me the keys to a 2015 BMW 228i xDrive (starting MSRP $33,900, as tested $43,300), ... Like almost all BMWs, however, the 228i is equipped with run-flat tires.

Run-flat tires have a reputation, but whether it's deserved is up for debate. Learn more about how they work and why people use them. ... such as the BMW 3 Series or the Mini Cooper S.

Q: What is your opinion on run-flat tires? Do you think they have the same longevity, and, more importantly, are they as tough as regular tires? I recently had my 2016 BMW X5 towed, because my ...

The run-flat tires on your BMW will allow you to drive without air in them for a short period at under around 50 miles per hour. If the tire has a hole in the sidewall, ...

By installing run-flats, BMW reduced the weight of their cars by removing the heavy spare wheel and tire on many models. This not only improved fuel economy, but also provided more cabin space for ...

Yes, you can replace the run-flats on your BMW with normal tires. Many drivers have done this, as run-flats are a source of irritation because of their high cost, lack of repair-ability, and some ...