chadr
Well-Known Member
...to run flat tyres?
I have recently acquired a 3 series BMW (2007 E92) which originally came with run-flat tyres. The previous owner has changed them to non run flat tyres a few years ago which seem to ride and handle very well. I'm happy with them and compared against a run-flat shod car, is miles better in terms of ride and handling etc.
However, this now means that a puncture could potentially leave you immobile as there is no spare (not even a space saver!). The PO has a couple of cans of Holts "Tyre weld" and a small compressor in the boot, so if the worse happens, you are not completely helpless.
I haven't suffered a puncture in many, many years but that was mainly driving my 90 on big fat AT tyres. The ones on the 3 series are 35 profile and might be puncture-magnets, I simply don't know so I'm uncertain of the level of risk.
I was wondering whether using OKO sealant might mitigate that risk or just make do with the tyre weld and/or compressor and keep my fingers crossed?
P.S. If using OKO, I don't want to end up with balancing issues - in that case, I'd rather stick with what I have at the moment!
I have recently acquired a 3 series BMW (2007 E92) which originally came with run-flat tyres. The previous owner has changed them to non run flat tyres a few years ago which seem to ride and handle very well. I'm happy with them and compared against a run-flat shod car, is miles better in terms of ride and handling etc.
However, this now means that a puncture could potentially leave you immobile as there is no spare (not even a space saver!). The PO has a couple of cans of Holts "Tyre weld" and a small compressor in the boot, so if the worse happens, you are not completely helpless.
I haven't suffered a puncture in many, many years but that was mainly driving my 90 on big fat AT tyres. The ones on the 3 series are 35 profile and might be puncture-magnets, I simply don't know so I'm uncertain of the level of risk.
I was wondering whether using OKO sealant might mitigate that risk or just make do with the tyre weld and/or compressor and keep my fingers crossed?
P.S. If using OKO, I don't want to end up with balancing issues - in that case, I'd rather stick with what I have at the moment!