Los Angeles

[$hah$]

My tire has a bad puncture and is completely flat in my garage. Any rim shop/tire shop recommends in West LA and any chance the shop has anyone that will be able to take the rim off for me?

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by $hah$

My tire has a bad puncture and is completely flat in my garage. Any rim shop/tire shop recommends in West LA and any chance the shop has anyone that will be able to take the rim off for me?

Americas Tire. It's free flat repair if it's repairable.

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by N1rve

Americas Tire. It's free flat repair if it's repairable.

They'll also scratch the f*ck out of your wheel.

[$hah$]

Trying to avoid places with scratches and dents. I think the tire is not replaceable at the rate the air was leaking out once I pulled into my garage. Does the F80, even have a jack and lug wrenches to take off the rim? I haven't had to deal with this stuff since I've been in M's.

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by $hah$

Trying to avoid places with scratches and dents. I think the tire is not replaceable at the rate the air was leaking out once I pulled into my garage. Does the F80, even have a jack and lug wrenches to take off the rim? I haven't had to deal with this stuff since I've been in M's.

The F80 does not come with a jack. It might be a good time to run over to Harbor Freight and pick up a cheap low profile jack just to have in the garage. The bolts are 17mm and can be loosened with a socket wrench; although a torque wrench is advised when putting it back on.

As far as shops go, Wheel Enhancement near LAX has great reviews. They've done 6 tires (dismounting/mounting/balancing) for me when Auto Talent was close to them -- they turned out perfect. They are expensive though.

Another shop I've gone to is VIBE Motorsport. I've done 5 sets of wheels/tires (dismounting/mounting/balancing) there and it's been perfect every time. Price is reasonable but they are all the way in Burbank.

Whatever you do don't go to America's Tire Co. They are literally shit.

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by x.shell

They'll also scratch the f*ck out of your wheel.

I've never had any problems.

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by N1rve

I've never had any problems.

I've been to ATC about 8 times in my life. Six of those times have resulted in scratched wheels. I just didn't care because it was on pickup trucks and suvs. But 2 of the times involved wheels for my previous bmw. Both times got scratched.

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by x.shell

I've been to ATC about 8 times in my life. Six of those times have resulted in scratched wheels. I just didn't care because it was on pickup trucks and suvs. But 2 of the times involved wheels for my previous bmw. Both times got scratched.

Welp, sucks to be you.

I'll continue to go to my America's Tire until something happens.

I've been to ATC many times, over 20+ for over 6 years. Never had an issue lol. They even mounted my WORK wheels on my FR-S no issues

[$hah$]

Originally Posted by x.shell

The F80 does not come with a jack. It might be a good time to run over to Harbor Freight and pick up a cheap low profile jack just to have in the garage. The bolts are 17mm and can be loosened with a socket wrench; although a torque wrench is advised when putting it back on.

As far as shops go, Wheel Enhancement near LAX has great reviews. They've done 6 tires (dismounting/mounting/balancing) for me when Auto Talent was close to them -- they turned out perfect. They are expensive though.

Another shop I've gone to is VIBE Motorsport. I've done 5 sets of wheels/tires (dismounting/mounting/balancing) there and it's been perfect every time. Price is reasonable but they are all the way in Burbank.

Whatever you do don't go to America's Tire Co. They are literally shit.

Originally Posted by x.shell

The F80 does not come with a jack. It might be a good time to run over to Harbor Freight and pick up a cheap low profile jack just to have in the garage. The bolts are 17mm and can be loosened with a socket wrench; although a torque wrench is advised when putting it back on.

As far as shops go, Wheel Enhancement near LAX has great reviews. They've done 6 tires (dismounting/mounting/balancing) for me when Auto Talent was close to them -- they turned out perfect. They are expensive though.

Another shop I've gone to is VIBE Motorsport. I've done 5 sets of wheels/tires (dismounting/mounting/balancing) there and it's been perfect every time. Price is reasonable but they are all the way in Burbank.

Whatever you do don't go to America's Tire Co. They are literally shit.

Thanks a ton! In the process of getting a jack and prob taking it over to Stokes this week, since they are the closest and the guy over the phone sounded legit.

There has to be a solution out there for a donut/spare for the F80? Bmw roadside assistances solution was to tow the car, with no alternative given to me. When my rim is basically on the ground and my cf splitters a tow would result in a bent rim and scrapes or a crack on my splitter with how I've had tow trucks handle my BMWs in the past. How is BMW roadside assistance even assistance? This has been a frustrating experience.

With my M4 I dealt with flats, but I always had enough time to get to a shop. This time the air depleted as soon as I pulled into my garage and had to run to get tooth surgery yesterday. This has been a crappy weekend so far.

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by $hah$

Thanks a ton! In the process of getting a jack and prob taking it over to Stokes this week, since they are the closest and the guy over the phone sounded legit.

There has to be a solution out there for a donut/spare for the F80? Bmw roadside assistances solution was to tow the car, with no alternative given to me. When my rim is basically on the ground and my cf splitters a tow would result in a bent rim and scrapes or a crack on my splitter with how I've had tow trucks handle my BMWs in the past. How is BMW roadside assistance even assistance? This has been a frustrating experience.

With my M4 I dealt with flats, but I always had enough time to get to a shop. This time the air depleted as soon as I pulled into my garage and had to run to get tooth surgery yesterday. This has been a crappy weekend so far.

There is a spare tire kit for the F80.

http://www.bimmerzone.com/BMW_Perfor...T-F80-KIT.html

[adeysworld]

Originally Posted by $hah$

My tire has a bad puncture and is completely flat in my garage. Any rim shop/tire shop recommends in West LA and any chance the shop has anyone that will be able to take the rim off for me?

P Zero store

[JamesGames]

Originally Posted by N1rve

Welp, sucks to be you.

I'll continue to go to my America's Tire until something happens.

I've been to ATC many times, over 20+ for over 6 years. Never had an issue lol. They even mounted my WORK wheels on my FR-S no issues

It's only a matter of time.. watch how they secure the rim when your tire is being mounted - it's pinched to the machine using adapters that may or may not have their rubber pads still attached. If those rubber pads are missing, then the metal to metal contact occurs. Then they press the foot pedal to SPIN your wheel with the metal on metal clamps doing the work. It's inevitable in this situation to not scratch. However if you don't mind minor surface scratches that aren't really eye level visible , sure, go for it..

I'd rather go to places with touchless mounts. I.E.

You got lucky, I wouldn't chance it. But to each his own.

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by JamesGames

It's only a matter of time.. watch how they secure the rim when your tire is being mounted - it's pinched to the machine using adapters that may or may not have their rubber pads still attached. If those rubber pads are missing, then the metal to metal contact occurs. Then they press the foot pedal to SPIN your wheel with the metal on metal clamps doing the work. It's inevitable in this situation to not scratch. However if you don't mind minor surface scratches that aren't really eye level visible , sure, go for it..

I'd rather go to places with touchless mounts. I.E.

You got lucky, I wouldn't chance it. But to each his own.

Also, that's why they have insurance -- to replace your rims if something was to go awry.

[$hah$]

Originally Posted by x.shell

There is a spare tire kit for the F80.

http://www.bimmerzone.com/BMW_Perfor...T-F80-KIT.html

Thank you, this is exactly what I've been looking for. Have any of you purchased this? Does it take up a good amount of room in the trunk?