Two questions..

mucusmembranesmoist · 03-18-2011, 01:09 PM

Hi Guys,

1. Are M3's equipped with run flats? I have Pzero Pirellis, are these run flats?
2. I have a very small nick on the leather right at the junction where it meets the power window controls on the driver side. Not a wear and tear area but I don't want it to spread. Is this covered under warranty?

Grail05 · 03-18-2011, 01:10 PM

NO

and not sure about the warranty ....

Grail05 · 03-18-2011, 01:11 PM

here you go

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=463157

mucusmembranesmoist · 03-18-2011, 01:13 PM

thanks guys...any suggestions on how to fix the leather?

Georgeair · 03-18-2011, 01:23 PM

Are you saying your 2011 M3 came with PZeros on it? Second hand, or from the factory?

mucusmembranesmoist · 03-18-2011, 01:37 PM

came with factory I guess...that is what was on where i bought it brand new

Money2536 · 03-18-2011, 02:02 PM

I sure hope I don't get P-zeros. I know they aren't terrible tires, but boy are they ugly looking.

aajami · 03-18-2011, 02:11 PM

Yeah, OEM tires now include PS2s, Contis, and P-Zeroes.

SchnellM3 · 03-18-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

Yeah, OEM tires now include PS2s, Contis, and P-Zeroes.

Are they going to continue with PS2s that they always did or is there a possibility of them upgrading to the new Super Sport?

mucusmembranesmoist · 03-18-2011, 02:59 PM

sucks that there is no run flats....you have to get towed all the time? no spare in the car right?

dirtyfreebooter · 03-18-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mucusmembranesmoist

sucks that there is no run flats....you have to get towed all the time? no spare in the car right?

Run flats are shitty performance, noisier, there is nothing good about them. Your M3 comes with a flat repair kit (M Mobility Kit I think its called) in the trunk. Probably would be just as effective for dealing with a small hole... I dunno. Just IMHO.

See also: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317114

jeffnnj · 03-18-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by robackja

Run flats are shitty performance, noisier, there is nothing good about them. Your M3 comes with a flat repair kit (M Mobility Kit I think its called) in the trunk. Probably would be just as effective for dealing with a small hole... I dunno. Just IMHO.

See also: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317114

I live in Northern NJ and drive my cars all year round. I had 9 flat tires in 2 years on the runflats that came with my '06 550i and was never stranded by the side of the road. My '08 550i didn't have them and I needed to be flat bedded to the dealer twice and was stranded 3 other times in 2 1/2 years. I would much rather have runflats on my M3.

mucusmembranesmoist · 03-18-2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robackja

Run flats are shitty performance, noisier, there is nothing good about them. Your M3 comes with a flat repair kit (M Mobility Kit I think its called) in the trunk. Probably would be just as effective for dealing with a small hole... I dunno. Just IMHO.

See also: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317114

thanks dude...

JCtx · 03-18-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mucusmembranesmoist

sucks that there is no run flats....

I used to think they were the best compromise... until I dug deeper. Not anymore. First of all, you need special equipment to mount/dismount them, and you're not going to find that in any small city or town. Second, and more importantly, they're not supposed to be patched, and no shop with the proper equipment will do that. Third, NOBODY will carry those sizes, so you'd be stranded for days. And fourth, and most importantly, the tire will completely collapse after 100 miles or so (depending on weight of the car), so hardly the 'piece of mind' you want.

I just found out the best solution to the flat tire issue: carry a jack and the 'Stop'n Go' flat tire repair kit. AND avoid any construcion zone or rolling on questionable surfaces, and you can pretty much avoid having a flat in the first place. I tried my 10-yr-old patch kit the other day, and after learning how to properly plug the tire, took the safe route to not exceed 80 sustained, and traveled 320 miles like if I didn't have a flat, and with the piece of mind of TPMS and the same load range as the other tires. Glad I didn't buy a donut spare, because I wouldn't carry it now (I don't trust them on the highway, and wouldn't exceed 60). Your call, but I'll NEVER consider runflats again. Take care.

calintexas · 03-18-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mucusmembranesmoist

thanks guys...any suggestions on how to fix the leather?

Please post a picture of the damage. You're more likely to get a useful answer if you do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mucusmembranesmoist

sucks that there is no run flats....you have to get towed all the time? no spare in the car right?

You should have bought a 335 then.

Quote:

Originally Posted by robackja

Run flats are shitty performance, noisier, there is nothing good about them. Your M3 comes with a flat repair kit (M Mobility Kit I think its called) in the trunk. Probably would be just as effective for dealing with a small hole... I dunno. Just IMHO.

See also: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317114

The very last thing you want to do is use the M Mobility kit because of the mess the sealant goop will cause. Alternatives are to buy a temporary plug kit (Stop & Go temporary plug kit (http://www.stopngo.com/automotive.asp#tireplugger) or the Patchboy kit (http://patchboy.com/mm5/merchant.mvc...tegory_Code=ki) are reported to be good ones), or you can put together a temporary spare for about $200 (look at this thread for the details: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253769 ). You'll need a jack with either option. There's quite a bit of info about jacks (and patch kits) here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272610

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mucusmembranesmoist Private First Class 15 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2006 STI, 2011 Jerez Black M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	sucks that there is no run flats....you have to get towed all the time? no spare in the car right?
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