Wheel Surprise

[az34]

Originally Posted by Colorado

AZ34---AMEN. Glad you agree. You hit the nail right on the head. Which are the 293 style wheels? I have a 28i coming with the standard 17" wheels so I am not worried about the wheels. My car will be stored every winter as well and driven mainly on car club events, never will be a daily driver.

I am checking out AAA, State Farm Roadside Emergency Service, BMW Roadside Assistance today to see what service is offered in case of a flat tire. I will be stopping by Discount Tire tomorrow to see about new car take offs in trade for NON run flat tires. BMW will allow up to $100.00 per incident. AAA has the basic service and will tow you up to 4 miles. AAA's PLUS plan will tow you upto 100 miles. I will be talking with my State Farm agent in the morning to determine the coverage I have with them. The cost at State Farm for emergency road service is $3.00 every 6 months. We want to be very well armed when I take delivery of my car. If I have a flat using non run flat tires, I want to be able to be towed up to 100 miles, don't you? LOL. I believe I'll pass on the interior policy and chance spilling my Big Gulp.

style 293 was the 18" wheels that came whit the 35i sport pack in 09 very stong (20 spokes) but a real PITA to clean, but no craking issues like the 296's get. AS for AAA i dont think you need it since your new BMW come whit their exellent roadside assist which should give you peace of mind. A last point: Winter in Colorado?

[Colorado]

We have fairly nice winters in the Denver area, but I just don't get my fun cars out in the winter time. I might take a short drive or 2 each month just to charge the battery, etc. but no more than that as a rule.

[baldguyj]

Originally Posted by az34

style 293 was the 18" wheels that came whit the 35i sport pack in 09 very stong (20 spokes) but a real PITA to clean, but no craking issues like the 296's get. AS for AAA i dont think you need it since your new BMW come whit their exellent roadside assist which should give you peace of mind. A last point: Winter in Colorado?

I have the 293s, best purchase is a pressure washer!

[az34]

Originally Posted by baldguyj

I have the 293s, best purchase is a pressure washer!

yes good advice. Problem is that i live in a condominium tower and it's prohibited to use.

[35iDriver]

The 18" 293 Multi-Spoke Wheels are rock solid. There have been no cracks or complaints with these Z4 wheels.

[35iDriver]

Originally Posted by az34

style 293 was the 18" wheels that came whit the 35i sport pack in 09 very stong (20 spokes) but a real PITA to clean, but no craking issues like the 296's get. AS for AAA i dont think you need it since your new BMW come whit their exellent roadside assist which should give you peace of mind. A last point: Winter in Colorado?

The 293 wheels are not really that difficult to clean. Once you've got it down to a science and you are using the correct supplies, it takes no more than 5 minutes to clean each wheel inside and out.

Several 293 owners will attest to this. 5 minutes is a little bit longer than the 296s, but not a significant amount of time.

[Colorado]

Here's the deal.

I have checked out Colorado AAA, State Farm Insurance Emergency Road Service, and the BMW Roadside Assistance program. I am covered by all 3 programs.

I am interested in knowing who to call should I have a tire or wheel problem on the road.
Run flat tires may or may not be repairable as we all know by now.

I understand that the BMW Roadside Assistance program allows up to $100.00 per incident unless your car should break down while under warranty or has been involved in anaccident. I am told that the normal "Hook UP " charge is $65.00 then you pay $4.00 to $7.00 per mile. $100.00 won't get you very far. I see that BMW offers a Mobile Assistance Program in addition to their Roadside Assistance Plan. I assume that cist extra.

AAA Colorado. I have the basic plan which cost $112.00 per year. I have up to 4 events per year. I can be towed up to 4 miles. For $200.00 per year, I get the Plus plan which is about the same except I can be towed up to 100 miles.

State Farm Insurance. I pay $3.00 every 6 months for their Roadside Assistance Coverage. It's simple. I can call anyone I want to come assist me and submit the bill to State Farm for reimbursment. I can call my agent if I am in my state and they will dispatch the help and pay for it direct. If I choose (I don't know why) to call AAA Colorado and it cost more than they will pay, State Farm will pay the difference.

Here's the deal. State Farm will tow my car to whereever it has to go to be repaired. If I am 200 miles from home and out in the middle of nowhere (It's possible out West) and I damage a run flat tire to the extent that it cannot be repaired and there is no tire dealer or service station that has a replacement tire, then I get towed to the nearest location that can repair or replace the tire. If I am driving a Chevrolet Vega of a Ford Pinto and need a fan belt, that is much easier to repair than a BMW wheel or a run flat tire. My agent and I discussed this for a long time and the bottom line is--They will tow my car where ever it has to go to be repaired. $3.00 every 6 months.

If I get a big nail in the side of my run flat tire or I bend my wheel while visiting the summit of Pikes Peak at 14,110 feet AMSL on a Sunday afternoon, I'm calling my State Farm agent as the hook up fee will be way over $65.00 and the cost per mile way over $4.00 to $7.00.

I am satisfied with my investigation and know what I will do if I have need for raodside assistance. Your milage may vary. LOL

[az34]

State Farm looks like a real deal.too bad we dont have it in Canada.

[Colorado]

AZ34--I would think that other insurance carriers would offer a similar rate.