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. ... According to the BMW roadside assistance rep I spoke with, the Continental tires on the 530i I was driving could go 50 miles at 50 mph.

Run-flat tires promise to remove a key travel worry—being stranded roadside. However, the ownership experience can be both expensive and frustrating, as we have heard from owners.

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 ... A $2,000 clunker would have similar roadside ...

Lastly, when you do get a puncture, or lose tire pressure, it’s not quite as easy to get them repaired. While some run flat ...

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 biggest advantage of run-flat tires is peace of mind. In the event of a puncture, you don't have to pull over immediately — you can keep driving to a nearby repair shop, avoiding roadside ...

Run-flat tires can be a significant benefit and prevent unsafe situations with roadside repairs, but they aren’t perfect and aren’t the best for every driver. The added safety and convenience come ...

An obligatory tire safety item that should be in every trunk ©2022 Schnell Auto, Inc. Putting Slime's Flat Tire Repair Kit to the ultimate test, I pulled a van into a parking lot and used a drill ...

Swapping out a flat tire yourself will save loads of time versus waiting for roadside assistance. Follow these steps, and you’ll be back out on the road in no time.