Run flats for the M3

John John · 09-16-2009, 09:26 AM

Can anyone tell me if the M3 comes with run flat tires. Im trying to order after market wheels and tires for the winter but not sure if I should put run flats with them. My car came with the 19' double spoked

JohnnyRoaster · 09-16-2009, 09:29 AM

To save you the search, the M3 does not come with runflats. I would get a set of 18" wheels with winter sport 3d tires.

OneHump · 09-16-2009, 10:28 AM

Why do I keep hearing that the M3 does not come with runflats? The dealer said that mine does, the manual and videos both say it does. They say you can drive up to 100 miles without stopping. I'm a bit confused.

ssemerod · 09-16-2009, 10:30 AM

if your car's tires have a designation ZP (zero pressure) on the sidewall, then yes they are, but me thinks not

M3ltdown · 09-16-2009, 10:32 AM

The M3 doesn't come with runflats. It comes with either the PS2s or the Contisport contact 3s. The regular non-M e9xs come with runflats. Since we dont have a spare, we get an M-Mobility kit in the trunk.

Green///Hell · 09-16-2009, 10:33 AM

Yeah most likely no and the cars in the videos even with the welcome package are normal 3 series

JohnnyRoaster · 09-16-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by OneHump

Why do I keep hearing that the M3 does not come with runflats? The dealer said that mine does, the manual and videos both say it does. They say you can drive up to 100 miles without stopping. I'm a bit confused.

Where in your manual does it say anything about runflats?

OneHump · 09-16-2009, 10:45 AM

I don't have the manual with me so I can't tell you that, but I'll look later. I'm going to take a quick walk out the parking garage at work here and have a look at what tires I have.

quackbury · 09-16-2009, 10:48 AM

The new X5 M and X6 M are the first M cars EVER to come with RFT's.

Of course, whether they are truly M's in the minds of the faithful is debatable.......

OneHump · 09-16-2009, 10:56 AM

effing dealer. I should have known to believe them without looking for myself. I swear that they know less about the car than anyone. Either way, I'm happy that I don't have runflats. I have PS2's.

Thanks for clarifying all.

JohnnyRoaster · 09-16-2009, 11:08 AM

I think you would know from the ride quality if they were runflats.

IMHO no SUV should carry an M badge.

mPlasticDesign · 09-16-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by OneHump

Why do I keep hearing that the M3 does not come with runflats? The dealer said that mine does, the manual and videos both say it does. They say you can drive up to 100 miles without stopping. I'm a bit confused.

Shouldn't surprise you that your dealer/saleperson is wrong. Every now and then you get a great salesperson who knows alot about the product they are selling, but mostly they stand around smoking and waiting like vultures to bs the next customer who comes along. JMO

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I don't have the manual with me so I can't tell you that, but I'll look later. I'm going to take a quick walk out the parking garage at work here and have a look at what tires I have.

I'll save you the walk. I have a .pdf of our manual and dealing with flats. I've highlighted the parts that are relevant.

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OneHump · 09-16-2009, 12:07 PM

Thanks. I was quite sure I saw it in the manual, but it looks like I was wrong. Maybe I read it in some other literature? I know for sure I saw it in the welcome DVD. Either way, I'm glad I don't have them.

John John · 09-16-2009, 01:33 PM

Thanks for the help guys

**ben@tirerack** · 09-16-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneHump

Thanks. I was quite sure I saw it in the manual, but it looks like I was wrong. Maybe I read it in some other literature? I know for sure I saw it in the welcome DVD. Either way, I'm glad I don't have them.

That is a very common piece of mis-information. I do not know if dealers just assume that it is runflat because there is no spare.

But it is not just you, I hear this all the time.

vmiro · 10-20-2009, 03:23 PM

Hi guys,
how long can I drive with the tyre fixed with mobility kit?
Can I use Mobility Kit with run-flat tyres?

Thanks

Trier Germany · 10-22-2009, 06:09 AM

Read the Owners Manual

M3 vert · 10-25-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quackbury

The new X5 M and X6 M are the first M cars EVER to come with RFT's.

Of course, whether they are truly M's in the minds of the faithful is debatable.......

They do

Cant you order the X6M with non RFT ?

I mean the ride would improve without RFT's

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ssemerod Private 1 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: california iTrader: (0)	if your car's tires have a designation ZP (zero pressure) on the sidewall, then yes they are, but me thinks not
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M3ltdown Master Chief 19 Rep 641 Posts Drives: 09 e90 M3 JzB Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	The M3 doesn't come with runflats. It comes with either the PS2s or the Contisport contact 3s. The regular non-M e9xs come with runflats. Since we dont have a spare, we get an M-Mobility kit in the trunk.
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Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	Yeah most likely no and the cars in the videos even with the welcome package are normal 3 series
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OneHump New Member 5 Rep 23 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	I don't have the manual with me so I can't tell you that, but I'll look later. I'm going to take a quick walk out the parking garage at work here and have a look at what tires I have.
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quackbury Monkeyazz Duck 30 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 540 M Sport; 330; 135 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	The new X5 M and X6 M are the first M cars EVER to come with RFT's. Of course, whether they are truly M's in the minds of the faithful is debatable....... __________________ Current: 2020 540i MSport 2017 330i 2008 135i
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OneHump New Member 5 Rep 23 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	effing dealer. I should have known to believe them without looking for myself. I swear that they know less about the car than anyone. Either way, I'm happy that I don't have runflats. I have PS2's. Thanks for clarifying all.
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JohnnyRoaster Captain 42 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	I think you would know from the ride quality if they were runflats. IMHO no SUV should carry an M badge. __________________
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OneHump New Member 5 Rep 23 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I was quite sure I saw it in the manual, but it looks like I was wrong. Maybe I read it in some other literature? I know for sure I saw it in the welcome DVD. Either way, I'm glad I don't have them.
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John John John John 30 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 535i F10 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Schweinfurt, Germany iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the help guys
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vmiro Enlisted Member 16 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW 318d E91 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bijeljina, BiH iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, how long can I drive with the tyre fixed with mobility kit? Can I use Mobility Kit with run-flat tyres? Thanks
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