It’s one thing to look and appreciate a full-size luxury sedan at a showroom, but it’s a completely different matter when you ...

At the core of a run-flat tire's function is its ability to support a vehicle even after losing air pressure — a feat accomplished by structurally reinforced sidewalls. Unlike conventional tires ...

Run-flat tires are an increasingly common type of tire on passenger cars. Manufacturers such as BMW are mounting them on new cars instead of equipping the car with a spare tire.

Unlike self-sealing tires, run-flat tires do not need air inside to be able to keep the car moving. The sidewall of a run-flat is designed to support the car in motion for a specific amount of ...

2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Test: A Road Trip Champ, Even With A Flat Tire Spotting the sun meant covering a lot of miles, and sacrificing one tire to the gods. By: Tim Stevens ...

Q: In 2017 I bought a used 2015 BMW 535 with 22,000 miles. It came with run-flat tires, which I have tolerated, although I don’t care for the ride and feel of the run-flats.

Few electric cars include spare tires, and manufacturers cite a wide variety of reasons — space, cost, even safety. But the main factor may be drivers who won't change a tire.

Dear Car Talk: I bought a 2019 BMW 540Xi brand new. I love the car. But here is the problem: The car comes with run-flat tires and no place for a spare or jack. I hit a pothole on the highway in ...

You see, BMW started offering some of its cars with spare tires again in recent years. This mostly included the front-drive-based cars: X1, X2 and 2 Series Gran Coupe.

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 ...