2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
 

2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 F10 Technical Topics Wheels / Tires / Suspension / Brakes 550xi Run flat tires (all season)
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-03-2011, 04:26 PM   #1
Russ
Enlisted Member
1
Rep
32
Posts

Drives: BMW 550xi
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Va

iTrader: (0)

550xi Run flat tires (all season)

I ordered a 2011 550xi with the M-sport package. I was checking on tires for winter driving and noticed there is only one tire available for this vehicle - Goodyear Eagle LS-2 RunOnFlat (Grand Touring All-Season). So, considering the "bubble problem" what are the alternatives?
Appreciate 0
      07-03-2011, 06:12 PM   #2
eire42
Enlisted Member
eire42's Avatar
United_States
20
Rep
41
Posts

Drives: BMW Alpina B8
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: AZ

iTrader: (0)

If you're planning on using a dedicated winter set, then I would recommend skipping run flat tires and get a radial winter tire instead. You could also add a tire sealent kit in the trunk to cover any small punctures. I just recently ordered a 550xi and plan on doing this along with swapping out the GY LS2's upon delivery. By the way, check out tire rack... I believe there are several run flat tire options for the 550 XI m-sport.
Appreciate 0
      07-03-2011, 07:37 PM   #3
Needsdecaf
Major General
Needsdecaf's Avatar
6356
Rep
6,564
Posts

Drives: 2024 G80 Comp xDrive
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: The Woodlands, TX

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by eire42 View Post
By the way, check out tire rack... I believe there are several run flat tire options for the 550 XI m-sport.
There are not. There is only one RFT that is that size and all season.

I swapped out mine for non-RFT's and plan on getting a mobility kit. But I swapped mine out as they were the staggered summers and I don't want to go the summer / winter route. Just not enough snow in Fairfax County to warrant it.

By the way...2 days after I got my car this winter we had snowmageddon. I made it home from Fairfax with RWD and all seasons. The car handled great!
Appreciate 0
      07-03-2011, 09:25 PM   #4
Russ
Enlisted Member
1
Rep
32
Posts

Drives: BMW 550xi
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Va

iTrader: (0)

I was thinking about the non-run flat tire route, but you guys know there is no wheel well for a spare tire in the 550xi, right?

I plan on using a tire sealant kit from Continental.
Appreciate 0
      07-05-2011, 10:02 AM   #5
crmgr
Private
6
Rep
85
Posts

Drives: 2011 BMW 535XI M-Sport
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Ohio

iTrader: (0)

I would look at the overall condition of your roads in the winter months and then make your decision. If you decide to pull the LS2's and keep the 19" wheels you'll have to either go with all-season non-run flats and an inflator kit or a set of summer/performance 19" run-flats during the warm months and a 17" or 18" all season run-flat wheel set for the winter months. The 17" and 18" run-flats don't seem to have the problems of the 19" LS2's. You could also try different winter non-run flat winter combinitions, but I don't think you need that in Virginia.

I still believe BMW will have to resolve this issue before winter. There has been talk of them contracting with Continental for a run-flat all season on the 2012 model. If that does happen, there probably will be some kind of recall on the LS2 or discounted pricing option.
Appreciate 0
      07-08-2011, 03:43 PM   #6
VMRWheels
General
VMRWheels's Avatar
2037
Rep
25,989
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Anaheim, CA

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2013 BMW M3  [10.00]
2015 BMW M4  [0.00]
2013 BMW F30  [0.00]
2014 BMW F22  [0.00]
2013 BMW F06  [0.00]
If you are open to Non-RFT's, there are more alternatives. If you are willing to run a spare in the trunk, this route might be best.

Here are some choices.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...ting=S&tab=All

-Charles@VMRWheels
__________________
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
rft run flat all season

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:25 AM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST