Dirty Pictures and Noob Questions

[Mr Tidy]

Your car looks good - I do love a red interior!

You aren't going to be pushing the performance envelope for the next few months so as "Ole gits rule" says I'd run what you have over winter. But I'd be tempted to keep a look out on here as you may find a set that don't need a refurb, possibly with decent tyres already fitted - and possibly easier to clean! Those wheels must take ages.

 

[Argyll Andy]

Wait till winters over and get a refurb and new rubber

I’d not be confident of seeing winter out without frightening the sh!te out of myself with that combination of cheap mismatched tyres and being run flats.

I remember bringing my 23i home on Bridgestone run flats and that was bad enough

If you like the wheels I’d be inclined to change the rubber now and get a refurb in the summer or keep an eye out for a set you like and change tyres in the summer

 

[Marcoose]

Being pedantic , mushrooms are not useable at the roadside..yiu need to take the tyre off to access the inside..in the UK the repair needs to be vulcanised, so it’s a specialist job

Nonsense. You got a puncture in the middle of nowhere. Your options are (1) patch the tyre with a non-compliant mushroom-looking plug and resume your journey within 20 minutes, or (2) wait 3 hours for a recovery vehicle. It's rhetorical. Any simpleton knows the right answer.

OP, ping me if you need help choosing 'patch' kits.

 

[Zed Baron]

Hi, good advice from Andy there... change the tyres now and refurb the wheels when the weather is better and no salt on the roads. Shop around for refurb prices, Ive just recently got my 19's done for £200 (in a BMW dark grey) and they did a great job and treat them to the self levelling wheel centres . Nothing wrong with your alloys, they will look great with a refurb. As B21 recommended get it a proper service with someone who knows BMWs, oil change + brake fluid change + new filters. As you read through the forum you'll realise you will also need to change the roof relays (approx £16 x2) and maybe the battery (if its over 5yrs old)... the car is in the right colour 8) and its got sport seats and iDrive

 

[Ole gits rule]

Wait till winters over and get a refurb and new rubber

I’d not be confident of seeing winter out without frightening the sh!te out of myself with that combination of cheap mismatched tyres and being run flats.

I remember bringing my 23i home on Bridgestone run flats and that was bad enough

If you like the wheels I’d be inclined to change the rubber now and get a refurb in the summer or keep an eye out for a set you like and change tyres in the summer

True, not the best in the winter, guess it depends how much you use the car in the winter

 

[clarker63]

Nonsense. You got a puncture in the middle of nowhere. Your options are (1) patch the tyre with a non-compliant mushroom-looking plug and resume your journey within 20 minutes, or (2) wait 3 hours for a recovery vehicle. It's rhetorical. Any simpleton knows the right answer.

Yes I have one of these externally applied mushroom kits - as well as "rats tails". all useful to help you get moving rather that putting gunk into the tyre, but it might not be that easy to spot without taking the wheel off. Plus I dont have a jack in the car... I'm hoping I dont ever need it!

 

[Marcoose]

Yes I have one of these externally applied mushroom kits - as well as "rats tails". all useful to help you get moving rather that putting gunk into the tyre, but it might not be that easy to spot without taking the wheel off. Plus I dont have a jack in the car... I'm hoping I dont ever need it!

Whether it’s easy to spot, the wheel must come out, etc, it’s all speculative. If you have non-RFs and no spare tyre, it’s smart to carry a patch kit and a pump. For that matter, the older your motor, the bigger your box of oddities; from fuses to jumper cables to a litre of oil. I’m happy you’ve listened to the right person and have a patch kit with you. I’ve only used mine once, on a friend’s motorbike rear tyre. Let’s hope I’m not jinxing myself.

 

[clarker63]

Whether it’s easy to spot, the wheel must come out

no, I'm hoping thats not a necessity (although like you ive only done it on a motorcycle)- if you can see the nail etc. there are (admittedly small) areas where you can get access to the tyre... although yours is so ground hogging, it will be almost impossible!

 

[Zed Baron]

the older your motor, the bigger your box of oddities; from fuses to jumper cables to a litre of oil. I’m happy you’ve listened to the right person and have a patch kit with you.

I have all this and a code reader in the boot, most important thing..... breakdown cover

 

[304frp]

I did an easier picture repair is to stuff the flat tire with grass from the roadside , works a treat as a get e home , and at a push will last for the rest of the week until you can get it repaired

At the risk of sounding obvious … if you switch to non-RF, you must carry two types of patches and a pump. I carry motorbike patches; round (the most common) and the string type (in case the puncture isn’t round). I’ve only used it once, on a friend’s motorbike.

And for the love of God, switch to a stubby aerial! oke: :fuelfire:

 

[peeblezZ4]

Nice looking car and the alloys really suit it IMHO. I queried the idle tapping sound as well soon after I got mine earlier in the year so nothing to worry about per B21's reply. Get new non runflats and refurb the wheels would be my advice.

 

[Hackettitfc]

Thanks for your responses everyone
Great to be part of an active forum
Will have a read through and come back with any questions
Interesting some of you like the alloys, maybe I am letting the bodged refurbished put me off
Cheers
Kingman

 

[Nanu]

Wait till winters over and get a refurb and new rubber

I’d not be confident of seeing winter out without frightening the sh!te out of myself with that combination of cheap mismatched tyres and being run flats.

I remember bringing my 23i home on Bridgestone run flats and that was bad enough

If you like the wheels I’d be inclined to change the rubber now and get a refurb in the summer or keep an eye out for a set you like and change tyres in the summer

True, not the best in the winter, guess it depends how much you use the car in the winter

As we all know, the slightest snow and you won't be using it at all.

 

[Ole gits rule]

I’d not be confident of seeing winter out without frightening the sh!te out of myself with that combination of cheap mismatched tyres and being run flats.

I remember bringing my 23i home on Bridgestone run flats and that was bad enough

If you like the wheels I’d be inclined to change the rubber now and get a refurb in the summer or keep an eye out for a set you like and change tyres in the summer

True, not the best in the winter, guess it depends how much you use the car in the winter

As we all know, the slightest snow and you won't be using it at all.

Well I certainly won't, in fact won't use it in heavy rain :rofl:

 

[Pondrew]

Well I certainly won't, in fact won't use it in heavy rain

Mine doesn't see the light of day unless it's over 20c outside and full sunshine. I am considering claiming the RFL back as an EV. I spend more money on charging the battery than on petrol :lol:

 

[Ole gits rule]

Well I certainly won't, in fact won't use it in heavy rain

Mine doesn't see the light of day unless it's over 20c outside and full sunshine. I am considering claiming the RFL back as an EV. I spend more money on charging the battery than on petrol :lol:

I will be going the same way soon - done 4k miles in 12 months and now its going to be parked up for a few months so probably do 3k next year, start to wonder if its worth having the car - nah still got to keep it

 

[Nanu]

Just opposite. If I can I drive it.

Why else have a great car? Life's too short and we only get one chance to enjoy it.