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      11-23-2012, 10:39 AM   #48
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Originally Posted by Njprince0226 View Post
Alright so this today I went to go get Michelin tires installed but the shop I was at said BMW recommends run flats so they refused to put on non-run flats because of safety issues. What should I do?

The guy also said that the car won't perform properly because it "needs" run flats to get that good drive bmw has..?
Find a different tire shop.
The car will ride and handle fine.

RFT are on the car because BMW opted to get rid of a spare. If a car has no spare then RFT are required from the manufacturer. You can always decide to carry a spare. Safety issue is crap.... AAA shops up wherever I am to tow me home.
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