The M3 does not come with Run-Flat tires.

**ben@tirerack** · 12-08-2010, 11:45 AM

It does not matter what the dealer or sales associate told you. The M3 does not have run-flats.

This misinformation seems like it just will not die, so I'm posting it as a sticky.

LateBraking · 12-08-2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ben@tirerack

It does not matter what the dealer or sales associate told you. The M3 does not have run-flats.

This misinformation seems like it just will not die, so I'm posting it as a sticky.

Ben...you're my hero.

skierman64 · 12-08-2010, 03:02 PM

Thank God...most run-flat tires suck.

persian54 · 12-09-2010, 02:08 PM

I thought this was common knowledge..

skierman64 · 12-09-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

I thought this was common knowledge..

It is.

**ben@tirerack** · 12-10-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

I thought this was common knowledge..

I thought so too. But when it came up again for the umpteenth time yesterday, I said, "That's it, enough is enough, I'm making it a sticky."

Richbot · 12-10-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ben@tirerack

I thought so too. But when it came up again for the umpteenth time yesterday, I said, "That's it, enough is enough, I'm making it a sticky."

Good call on the sticky thread Ben.

I've run across at least half a dozen owners who think they're runflats, including an "expert" who was hanging around the fall-line paddock at the June Sprints this year.

Not to mention all the potential owners and other enthusiasts who have it wrong.

prichards516 · 12-10-2010, 04:17 PM

lol..i admit just yesterday i thought it was really run flats. Thanks for the info Ben

**ben@tirerack** · 12-15-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by prichards516

lol..i admit just yesterday i thought it was really run flats. Thanks for the info Ben

No shame in it, you're far from alone. If it weren't for the guys selling the car telling people the wrong info, this meme would have been dead years ago.

homercraft · 02-20-2011, 03:44 AM

WTF.. I was at a dealership today and the salesperson made a big deal about how the car has run-flats, etc. Wow...

**ben@tirerack** · 02-22-2011, 10:41 AM

It is amazing that they are still putting this mis-information out there with the car having been out for several years now.

Nelrock · 03-18-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ben@tirerack

It is amazing that they are still putting this mis-information out there with the car having been out for several years now.

You'd think the dealerships...or even BMW in general...would take some initiative to make sure their sales people know what they're talking about.

I had this exact same discussion with the guy doing my paperwork, the day I picked mine up, when he was trying to pitch the wheel/tire care package..."Those run flat tires aren't cheap. You're gonna want to have something like this"..."My car doesn't have run flats"..."Yes it does"..."No, it doesn't"..."Yes, it sure does"..."Uh, no dude, it doesn't".
No matter how many times I said it didn't...he insisted it did. I finally gave up and just said "Ok, whatever".

ooowowizstev · 03-18-2011, 06:07 PM

Best sticky ever. Win.

LateBraking · 03-18-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ooowowizstev

Best sticky ever. Win.

Agree, but this is counterproductive. Most people skip over stickys.

What we should do is unsticky it, and just keep bumping it to the top every 30 minutes.

jaco · 03-18-2011, 09:37 PM

I wish they would use the same logic on the other 3's and leave them run flat free.

rpisex51 · 03-20-2011, 06:52 PM

You should've told the sales guy who misinformed you about RFTs that he needs a new job!

constantin · 03-22-2011, 01:04 PM

Ben for president!

LateBraking · 03-22-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by constantin

Ben for president!

+1

k5ng · 03-28-2011, 07:26 AM

Just pick up my 6MT Convertible and thought it was run flat. Thanks Ben!

**ben@tirerack** · 03-28-2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by constantin

Ben for president!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LateBraking

+1

Haha, thanks guys. I'm running in 2012 as a candidate from the All-Night Party.

**ben@tirerack** · 03-28-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by k5ng

Just pick up my 6MT Convertible and thought it was run flat. Thanks Ben!

Mad Scientist voice: Yessssss, it's working!

Congratulations on your new ride. Just in time for nice weather (assuming you're rolling northern hemisphere style)

shake&bake · 03-30-2011, 06:39 PM

It is amazing that the BMW service guys even think all BMW's have run flat tires. I had this issue on my 08' 550, and the dealership paid for my rim and tire since I drove it to the dealership and it ruined the rim. I want to double check, but I think the window sticker specifies run flats as well on the M3. Unfortunately, I hit a pot hole last night and to no big surprise, it blew the OEM M. Pilot PS2. I just got off the phone arguing with the service guy that not all BMW have run flat tires. Seems they have some responsibility here. I was in the market for a new set of wheels and tires anyways, but this sucks. If it is posted on the window sticker and the sales guys sell it, I believe BMW has some liability. Any one else have any experience with this?

12-08-2010, 11:45 AM	#1
ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 728 iTrader: (0)	The M3 does not come with Run-Flat tires. It does not matter what the dealer or sales associate told you. The M3 does not have run-flats. This misinformation seems like it just will not die, so I'm posting it as a sticky. __________________ _______________________________________________ To credit the forum, click through one of the banners in my signature and the top of the page, or call me direct at 877.522.8473 ext 660. Email:ben@tirerack.com
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12-08-2010, 03:02 PM	#3
skierman64 Brigadier General Drives: 2008 E92 Space Gray M3 & E36M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater St Louis Metro area Posts: 3,069 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 M3 Coupe [0.00] 2008 M3 Coupe [0.00]	Thank God...most run-flat tires suck. __________________ Get a professional motorsports full featured stopwatch app for your Blackberry here: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/19464 Invest Wisely...The best mod for your money?? BMWCCA high performance driver's school. The mod that lasts a lifetime and improves the performance of any car you drive

12-09-2010, 02:08 PM	#4
persian54 Lieutenant General Drives: MW E93 M3/E89 Z4 35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal Posts: 15,411 iTrader: (260)	I thought this was common knowledge.. __________________ Next track day: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651089 Sorry I'm just someone who comes on here to fill a void..I dont have the $ to own a BMW. This is a nice E93:http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434032

02-22-2011, 10:41 AM	#11
ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 728 iTrader: (0)	It is amazing that they are still putting this mis-information out there with the car having been out for several years now. __________________ _______________________________________________ To credit the forum, click through one of the banners in my signature and the top of the page, or call me direct at 877.522.8473 ext 660. Email:ben@tirerack.com

03-18-2011, 06:07 PM	#13
ooowowizstev Brigadier General Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, Irvine Posts: 3,777 iTrader: (4)	Best sticky ever. Win. __________________ '08 E92 ///M3 - AW/BLK/CF, M-DCT, 19's H&R, Vorsteiner, Eisenmann, BMC, BBS More to come...

12-10-2010, 04:17 PM	#8
prichards516 Lieutenant Drives: e92 M3 zcp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 453 iTrader: (2)	lol..i admit just yesterday i thought it was really run flats. Thanks for the info Ben

02-20-2011, 03:44 AM	#10
homercraft New Member Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CA Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	WTF.. I was at a dealership today and the salesperson made a big deal about how the car has run-flats, etc. Wow...

03-18-2011, 09:37 PM	#15
jaco First Lieutenant Drives: 2009 E92 335I Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 389 iTrader: (2)	I wish they would use the same logic on the other 3's and leave them run flat free. __________________ Jacob 2008 SG 335i Coupe Out 2009 JB 335I Coupe 6MT In!

03-20-2011, 06:52 PM	#16
rpisex51 New Member Drives: 11' M3 CV Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NY Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	You should've told the sales guy who misinformed you about RFTs that he needs a new job!

03-22-2011, 01:04 PM	#17
constantin Lieutenant Drives: 4wheels Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: at home Posts: 405 iTrader: (4)	Ben for president!

03-28-2011, 07:26 AM	#19
k5ng Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E93 M3 JZB/6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Jersey Posts: 280 iTrader: (0)	Just pick up my 6MT Convertible and thought it was run flat. Thanks Ben!

03-30-2011, 06:39 PM	#22
shake&bake OZ Drives: 10' E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 59 iTrader: (1)	It is amazing that the BMW service guys even think all BMW's have run flat tires. I had this issue on my 08' 550, and the dealership paid for my rim and tire since I drove it to the dealership and it ruined the rim. I want to double check, but I think the window sticker specifies run flats as well on the M3. Unfortunately, I hit a pot hole last night and to no big surprise, it blew the OEM M. Pilot PS2. I just got off the phone arguing with the service guy that not all BMW have run flat tires. Seems they have some responsibility here. I was in the market for a new set of wheels and tires anyways, but this sucks. If it is posted on the window sticker and the sales guys sell it, I believe BMW has some liability. Any one else have any experience with this? __________________ '10 M3 E92 \| Alpine White\| DCT\| BBS CH-R 20" & Eibach Springs\| Dinan Stage 1\|M.S. Key Hole Delete\|Angel iBright V3.0\| LED upgrades Others:10' Landcruiser\|09' Ducati 848\|10' Tundra 5.7\| 97' 993 Cab

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