[JBX]

Hi,

I have a few questions regarding tires on our X3.
1. What brand/model is your original OEM tires?
2. Can we NOT use run flat tires on our X?
3. What brand/type/model would you recommend for winter tires?
4. Any suggestion in terms of brand for run flat?

• Mine came with Good Year Eagle LS2 (245/50/R18)
• Not sure if it's a good idea NOT to use a run flat since our X doesn't have a spare tire.

[XRP]

if you get non RFT you have to get a spare, lug nut wrench, and a lift jack

[JBX]

Originally Posted by XRP

if you get non RFT you have to get a spare, lug nut wrench, and a lift jack

Where do you put the spare then? i don't want to lose the trunk space.

[tagz]

Originally Posted by JBX

Hi,

I have a few questions regarding tires on our X3.
1. What brand/model is your original OEM tires?
2. Can we NOT use run flat tires on our X?
3. What brand/type/model would you recommend for winter tires?
4. Any suggestion in terms of brand for run flat?

• Mine came with Good Year Eagle LS2 (245/50/R18)
• Not sure if it's a good idea NOT to use a run flat since our X doesn't have a spare tire.

I got the 35i with SAP and 309s... so I have the all season run flats.. they are Goodyear...

There are a lot of threads on winter tires... did u check tirerack or mavis discount tire?

[JBX]

Originally Posted by tagz

I got the 35i with SAP and 309s... so I have the all season run flats.. they are Goodyear...

There are a lot of threads on winter tires... did u check tirerack or mavis discount tire?

sorry, but what do SAP and 309s stand for?
I will check the threads on winter tires. Thx! Not sure if I really need winter tires, but definitely want to do my homework before the winter comes.

[Beyu]

Originally Posted by JBX

sorry, but what do SAP and 309s stand for?
I will check the threads on winter tires. Thx! Not sure if I really need winter tires, but definitely want to do my homework before the winter comes.

SAP is the "Sport Activity Package" and 309 is a model/style of BMW wheels. Also like you've said it's good to do your homework before winter comes because a awd, fwd, or rwd car is only as good as the tires it's riding on. It doesn't matter how many wheels or which wheel power is sent to, slipping is slipping.

[Beyu]

Didn't see that no one answered your earlier comment.

Originally Posted by JBX

Where do you put the spare then? i don't want to lose the trunk space.

There is no place for you to put a spare so if you want to use non-RFT you either have to give up some trunk space or have AAA on speed dial. Not having space in the trunk for a spare is the main reason why so many members aren't switching out their run flats for conventional tires.

[tagz]

Originally Posted by JBX

Where do you put the spare then? i don't want to lose the trunk space.

If trunk space is a serious issue for you, its better you get run flats. Personally, I prefer run flats since I can atleast drive to the nearest place to get a tire and not be stuck on the shoulder in the winter.. winters here r severe!