hey all, i finally got rid of my run flat and got these rimes/tires... i chose black bcos brake dust might not show up as much as silver rims?? does it goes with my car or did i make a wrong choice?

please let me know what ya think

 

I think they look great. You just may need some tint to blacken up the top a bit. Besides, tint is cool...

 

Looks great! I can't wait to shed my runflats...I've promised myself that I'd do it before next year's MOTD. I just hate to throw out tires with a few thousand miles on them...

 

Looks good Amos

 

Look great! I am like DooBahDoo - should be due for new ties next year, and will shed the runflats and looking for wheels JUST like yours!

 

Yes I like the black rims with your black top. What are all those windshield stickers about? Would drive me nuts trying to look thru them all the time.

 

Definite fan of the aftermarket rims...as it makes a style all your own. I'm into the black, but I think you need to change the stripes to black to go with that blackened look.

BTW...just asking, what's your plan for a flat? I recently removed the RFT's from my bimmer...but didn't put anything in its place yet.

 

i was thinking abt it but its not cheap.. i had ot pay same amount for a sedan though i have less windows... ahahah its not fair at all

 

mine run flat are still good and been wanting to change my wheel for a while.. so i stalked forum every day for a great deal and thus i jump on it..

now hoping to sell my runflat with rims CHEAP....

 

thxs urs too and have not seen u in a long time...

 

looks nice, better ride with out the run flats

 

I think the black looks great. But then I'm biased........

 

sweet ride... if only mine is black

 

I'm a noob, so don't take this wrong, but what is wrong with the run flats? My Mini came with them, and they seem alright to me the ride is good and it handles well.
I've seen more than a few threads in which people were happy to get rid of them, but I don't get it!?

Dave

 

Search strut tower mushrooming, the run flats and lots of potholes will eventually lead to that unless you add some re-inforcement plates. Another reason why some people do it is because it might be cheaper in the long run because when you get a nail in a run-flat you have to replace it with an expensive new one. That's the reason why I'm gonna ditch them a.s.a.p. for some regular tires that can be repaired or replaced under warranty. Worried about getting a flat without a spare tire?? just get a Smart Spair Slime kit.
I think that if you like the ride and handling of the RF's then just stick with them.

 

Run flats can be repaired just like any other tire. Why some people won't do it, I don't understand. However, the problems with run flats are these:

Much harsher ride
Limited size selection
Heavier
Twice as expensive
Limited performance potential because of the ultra stiff sidewalls.

I removed mine as well and went with Hankook Ventus V12 Evo's in the 215/40-18 size. Fantastic rubber and highly rated by Car and Driver in a summer tire test. Yes, when you go to conventional rubber, you take a chance that you won't be able to stop a leak and you'll need a tow, but for me it's worth the risk. I carry the following:

A Slime tire repair kit that includes:
The Slime in a big bottle
A 12V compressor for filling the tire
And one of those gummy worm kits with the reamer and the insertion tool.

In addition to that I have:

A Stop n Go tire plugger gun with plugs
A Dynaplug tire plugger.

For very small punctures, I'd try the Dynaplug first. Simple and easy and quick.

I'd then try the Stop n Go. I've used them before on a motorcycle tire successfully.

Then the traditional gummy worms.

And then as a final resort, the Slime.

Between all of those options, I'm thinking I've got just about every kind of puncture covered except a big gash. Worth the risk for me.

 

i waited a year too before i got these ...

 

i;ve no choice but to put those stickers up there.. one is registration, one is town beach decal, one is state park season decal

 

i took yr opinion and put some black on my car... subtle changes...

i am still thinking what i should do if i get a FLAT...what should i put in my trunk,..

 

I know Continental makes a kit with an air pump...I know Green Slime does as well. Unfortunately, I've heard that both mess with the TPMS sensors.

 

i did some changes to my car.. can anyone spot the differnce i know the changes is subtle...

 

you put on some miles?

 

i did put on a few miles i put 4 thin black stripes and change the "S" emblem from white to black.. so thta it matchs the black wheel.. u can see the 1st pics and compare with latest pics..

what ya think?

 

Slime will not mess up the tpms sensors. It stays a liquid that easily washes out of the tire when it comes time to patch it.

Slime does make an aerasol can that will inflate the tire as well as seal a puncture untill you can drive to a repair shop. It also will not mess up the sensors.

Fix-A-Flat will put a very hard plastic blob that will ruin the sensors and can't be removed from the tire. Make certain you get "SLIME"

 

Thanks, I'll take your word for it and get some for the BMW...