![]() ![]() Here's what BHPian Dr.AD had to say on the matter: Nothing untoward here, and nothing to be alarmed about at all. Just have a good relationship with your service advisor and you'll be fine. They can't / won't invalidate a suspension claim if you switch over. You might not really need it more than 2-3 times over its lifetime, but you will be really, really thankful for it if and when you need it and it's handily available. If I were you, I'd get tubeless tyres (Yokohama, Continental, or Michelins) and buy a space saver for whenever you step out for a long drive (say, to Goa!). Contrast that with the potential for RFTs to commit seppuku and leave you with a narrow window to replace them, even if you can drag them along in their damaged state. The tubeless tyres are not cheaper, they're more comfortable, can offer better outright grip and longevity not to mention the ability to be repaired to an extent if needed. Here's what BHPian iliketurtles had to say on the matter: But BMW routinely threatens to invalidate the warranty should anything happen to the suspension etc. ![]() Tubeless is cheaper & offers a far more supple ride + handling. RFTs are expensive at ~Rs 19K and tubeless is Rs 13K. RFTs are harsher, noisier & with lesser life but offer a significantly safer experience during tyre burst (catastrophic deflation) situations + allows some emergency driving even when fully deflated. Ideally, I would have loved the Pilot Sport 4S or the Pilot Super Sport, but neither are available in 17". PS5 tubeless has been launched as well but not in India yet. Tubeless is Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Silence Tuned (PS4ST). In India, RFT ideally is Michelin Pilot Sport 3 Zero Pressure (P3ZP). normal tubeless? BMW globally strongly recommends RFTs for the G20 3 Series. The conundrum faced by all BMW owners is what to go for? RFT or non-RFT, i.e. Tread depth is ~2.2 mm, which is just about legal. The stock Bridgestone Turanza T005 225/50/R17 Run Flat Tyres (RFT) are totally shot at 20,000 km. BHPian itwasntme recently shared this with other enthusiasts. ![]()
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