[bluecrabby]

Does anyone have a picture of 2023 X1's included temporary spare tire? (at least BMWUSA's website says it's included)

As long as I'm asking, why does BMWUSA feel the need to not offer run-flat tires?

BMW Canada does not include temp spare tire, although I'm not sure if they equip X1s over there with run-flat tires? Canadian 2023 X1 shown on many YouTube video show the rear floor being just one big empty space.(which oddly enough look so big that a full-size spare will probably fit just fine?)

Thanks!

[FlashMonkey929]

Honestly, run flat tires suck, unless they've gotten significantly better than the ones that came on my e90. I'm planning on replacing mine with a tire patch kit and a battery powered compressor so I can use the extra space to hide stuff. My 2020 430i came with non run-flats and no spare, which I thought was odd, but no complaints from me!

If you look at this video, you can see it around the 10:20 mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAWF_I6Ni8k&t=115s

[bluecrabby]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

Honestly, run flat tires suck, unless they've gotten significantly better than the ones that came on my e90. I'm planning on replacing mine with a tire patch kit and a battery powered compressor so I can use the extra space to hide stuff. My 2020 430i came with non run-flats and no spare, which I thought was odd, but no complaints from me!

If you look at this video, you can see it around the 10:20 mark.

Thanks!

that's exactly what I was looking for... oh wow, it really takes up all that space down there. I will also look into replacing it with a tire repair kit/compressor.

[igott]

Originally Posted by bluecrabby

Does anyone have a picture of 2023 X1's included temporary spare tire? (at least BMWUSA's website says it's included)

As long as I'm asking, why does BMWUSA feel the need to not offer run-flat tires?

BMW Canada does not include temp spare tire, although I'm not sure if they equip X1s over there with run-flat tires? Canadian 2023 X1 shown on many YouTube video show the rear floor being just one big empty space.(which oddly enough look so big that a full-size spare will probably fit just fine?)

Thanks!

Run-flats are almost certainly being phased out on every re-design moving forward. The benefits don't typically outweigh the cons for the consumer, and run-flats are apparently worse for the environment, making it a pretty easy decision for BMW as they pivot to being a sustainable company.

[Speedbird71]

Originally Posted by igott

Run-flats are almost certainly being phased out on every re-design moving forward. The benefits don't typically outweigh the cons for the consumer, and run-flats are apparently worse for the environment, making it a pretty easy decision for BMW as they pivot to being a sustainable company.

Having had to chuck a 3 month old run flat after running over a nail, agreed.

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by Speedbird71

Having had to chuck a 3 month old run flat after running over a nail, agreed.

If you find a good indy shop, they will patch a run flat. But I'd rather have non RFTs with a spare, personally.

[bluecrabby]

Originally Posted by tex2670

If you find a good indy shop, they will patch a run flat. But I'd rather have non RFTs with a spare, personally.

what about those self-sealing tires from Michelin and Continental? I haven't kept up with tire tire in a few year..... but self-sealing seems like a good idea to me... assuming they make the proper sizes for Bimmers?

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by tex2670

If you find a good indy shop, they will patch a run flat. But I'd rather have non RFTs with a spare, personally.

I've patched or plugged run flats a few times with no issues, mainly because I was too cheap to go buy a new one from the dealership

[bluecrabby]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

I've patched or plugged run flats a few times with no issues, mainly because I was too cheap to go buy a new one from the dealership

does BMW use run-flat tires on the 2023 X1 in Europe? or do they provide a tire repair kit? all the videos that I've watched showed no spare tires over there. Does BMW have an official tire repair kit that I can buy in the US?

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by bluecrabby

does BMW use run-flat tires on the 2023 X1 in Europe? or do they provide a tire repair kit? all the videos that I've watched showed no spare tires over there. Does BMW have an official tire repair kit that I can buy in the US?

BMW calls theirs a Mobility Kit, and if you can't find it at a US dealer there are a handful of sites online where they stock it from Europe. It's basically a compressor and a can of Fix-A-Flat though I hear they moved to a water based formula for easier cleanup.

Personally I'd rather go with a plug kit and a compressor. I hear the BMW techs HATE cleaning the goop off from inside the tire and rim from the Mobility Kit.

[kavatski]

Originally Posted by bluecrabby

BMW Canada does not include temp spare tire, although I'm not sure if they equip X1s over there with run-flat tires? Canadian 2023 X1 shown on many YouTube video show the rear floor being just one big empty space.(which oddly enough look so big that a full-size spare will probably fit just fine?)

Yes, this is a weird difference between the US and Canada. The new X1 here doesn't come with runflat tires either, but like you said, we don't get a space-saver spare like in the US. All we get is a "Tire Repair Kit", feature code 2VC.

On the previous-gen X1 runflats were the default, but if you ordered the optional non-runflat tires you could choose between the repair kit OR an actual space-saver tire. Not anymore, so if we end up with a new X1 I'd probably try to source the space-saver components from the US.

[bluecrabby]

Originally Posted by kavatski

Yes, this is a weird difference between the US and Canada. The new X1 here doesn't come with runflat tires either, but like you said, we don't get a space-saver spare like in the US. All we get is a "Tire Repair Kit", feature code 2VC.

On the previous-gen X1 runflats were the default, but if you ordered the optional non-runflat tires you could choose between the repair kit OR an actual space-saver tire. Not anymore, so if we end up with a new X1 I'd probably try to source the space-saver components from the US.

someone above said that he would get a tire repair kit and throw out the temp spare.... perhaps you guys can drive to the border and make a trade?(cheaper than shipping a tire to Canada)

[FlashMonkey929]

Originally Posted by bluecrabby

someone above said that he would get a tire repair kit and throw out the temp spare.... perhaps you guys can drive to the border and make a trade?(cheaper than shipping a tire to Canada)

Lol that was me. But I'm in Honolulu, so it's more like a boat/plane ride. Plus I'm leasing the car, so I'd need to save it and just turn it in when the lease is up.

[bluecrabby]

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

Lol that was me. But I'm in Honolulu, so it's more like a boat/plane ride. Plus I'm leasing the car, so I'd need to save it and just turn it in when the lease is up.

I don't know about BMW's leasing dept when it comes to checking everything when returning a leased vehicle....

Several years ago, I leased a Lincoln Navigator for 3 years(yes, the reverse of a midlife crisis because I never had a nice big SUV). I returned it without the 3rd row bench seat. I didn't realize this until a couple of months later. I had removed it and left it in my basement because I had no use for the 3rd row.

I called the guy at the Lincoln dealer who accepted Navigator at lease end. He told me that he would find out what to do. He emailed back 2 days later and told me to just dispose of the 3rd row seat. I kept the email just in case. I never did get rid of the seat. It sat in my basement for probably 3 years. The seat was quite heavy and I just didn't feel like dragging it upstairs. When I was moving, I left the seat at the curb with a sign that said "FREE!(from a Navigator)" It was gone the next morning.

[J-RO]

Run flat tires have saved my ass numerous times.