Even after suffering tire damage, the mobility set guarantees that your BMW will continue to be mobile until the nearby BMW service partner. Minor tire damage can be repaired thanks to the strong compressor and unique tire sealant.
What’s in the kit:
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Understanding How to Use The BMW Accessory Mobility Set
Learn how to use the BMW Mobility Set accessory to rapidly repair a little tyre damage so that you may resume your journey in the video below. The mobility set can only be used to repair tyre damage that is up to 4 mm deep temporarily. Unpack the BMW Mobility System after removing it from the storage space. Before using, please review the operating instructions. Also, be sure to replace the sealant composite container after each use or when the specified best-before date has passed. You can put on the safety gloves that are provided to utilize the mobility set. Remove the label from the AIR/REPAIR switch on the mobility set compressor and the tyre valve cap from the damaged tire. The compressor hose’s cap should be removed, and the hose’s end should be firmly screwed onto the tire valve. Turn on your BMW by inserting the mobility set’s electric connector into a 12 V outlet. Press the button to begin inflating the tire after setting the compressor to REPAIR. The compressor’s gauge displays the current tire inflation pressure. At least 2 bar and no more than 2.5 bar of pressure should be placed in the tire. Stop the compressor, unplug the power cord from the car, remove the hose from the tire valve, replace the cap. To give the sealant compound time to distribute throughout the tire, move the car about 10 meters ahead or backward. As soon as feasible, drive for around 3 kilometers while maintaining a speed of at least 20 kilometers per hour and no more than 60. To read the tyre inflation pressure from the gauge after the drive, check the pressure with the provided nanometer. If you need to increase the tire pressure, turn the compressor to AIR and click the button to begin doing so. By pushing the release button, air can be released from the tire if the pressure gets too high during inflation. Put the sticker on the windscreen to remind the driver of the 80 km/h speed limit restriction. As soon as you can, please replace the damaged tire. The mobility set can also be used to inflate other objects, including as bicycle tires or balls, using the valve adapters that are included.
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Even after suffering tire damage, the mobility set ensures that BMW cars continue to be mobile until they are serviced by the closest BMW service partner. Minor tire damage can be repaired thanks to the strong compressor and unique tire sealant. *Not for use with run-flat tires. ** Nicely packaged in a black zip-up carrying box with BMW emblem and caribiner clip. For this kit, the puncture sealant refill’s pn is 71-10-0-039-344.
A mobility kit is what?
The smallest item in a trunk is a tire repair kit, sometimes known as an inflator or mobility kit because there isn’t a spare tire required. Instead, you receive a package that includes an air compressor with a hose attached and a built-in bottle of a viscous, sticky sealant.
What are the uses of a tire mobility kit?
Each Tire Mobility Kit includes a sealant bottle, a speed restriction notice, a filling hose, connectors, and cable. It also includes a compressor, a pressure gauge to determine the correct tire inflation, a screw cap to lower the pressure, a hose to connect the compressor, and a sealant bottle or wheel.
How long is the lifespan of a tire mobility kit?
In order to patch punctures in tire tread caused by nails or other similar objects with a diameter of up to 6 mm, the ContiMobilityKit is a comfortable repair kit. The kit includes a small compressor and a separate sealant container with a five-year shelf life. A roadside emergency tire change is not required in the event of a puncture; instead, the trip can continue for an additional 200 km at a top speed of 80 km/h. It’s not even necessary to take apart and replace the valve core; just a few simple actions will have you back in action. The ContiMobilityKit can only be used with passenger car tires that have a 3 bar minimum tyre pressure requirement.
Are all BMW tires run-flat?
BMW made the decision in 2009 to make run-flat tires standard equipment on all of its vehicles. The brand’s partnership with Bridgestone gave customers better fuel efficiency and a safer way to repair a punctured tire. The benefits and drawbacks of owning a BMW are highlighted to assist owners in making that decision.
Is it possible to fix BMW run-flat tires?
For a passenger vehicle, Run Flat Tires typically cost $200 to $500 per tire, which is 50 to 200 percent more than regular tires. The fact that these tires may endure many tire changes is the best benefit in terms of cost. It continues to be secured to the wheel inside the tire. It is mental calmness.
Consumers who continue to place a high priority on safety should still assess the advantages and disadvantages of run-flat tires before making their next purchase. Cost is frequently cited as a “negative” of this technology. In fact, run-flat users typically replace their tires 6,000 miles sooner than those who use conventional tires. Additionally, run-flat vehicles have a twofold increased likelihood of needing new tires after a blowout or flat. Run-flat tires cannot be repaired once they have completed their task, therefore this is why.
Other drawbacks include availability, which is frequently difficult to locate and necessitates certain setup criteria, a drop in overall ride quality experienced by some, and a reduction in fuel economy of roughly 1-2 percent.
Despite these drawbacks, many manufacturers and drivers claim that run-flat tires’ advantages in terms of safety and convenience greatly outweigh their costs and replacement problems. The utility of run-flat tires has increased along with technology. The majority of significant manufacturers incorporate run-flat technology into their top-selling tires, reiterating their confidence in this innovation.
How much does it cost to buy a new tire for a BMW?
Common BMW tires range in price from $150 to $350 per tire, however high-performance tires can cost up to and even over $500 per tire. Although you won’t normally require pricey tires, you can call one of our experts with BMW training to learn more about the cost of various tires for your car.
Why does BMW no longer use run-flat tires?
So it would seem that BMW is gradually discontinuing the usage of runflat tires in order to minimize weight and, in turn, CO2 emissions. Just like that. Going forward, the standard mobility kit seems to be the norm.
Why are spare wheels absent from new cars?
You’re making your way home through an unlit country path on a rainy, windy night. A loud thump is followed by the car pulling firmly to one side. Your tire has been punctured by a pothole you just hit. Any person with a practical mentality would prepare themselves and swap the damaged wheel with the spare. It’s possible that at this point you realize your car doesn’t truly have a spare wheel.
Many individuals won’t know whether their car has a spare wheel or not since they have a puncture every 44,000 miles, or every five years, according to tire manufacturer Continental. More and more automakers have switched from traditional spare wheels to tyre repair kits during the past ten years. They identify two key causes for this: repair kits are lighter and take up less room, which improves fuel economy.
Cost, though, is a third justification. A space-saving spare wheel could cost PS100, compared to a tyre repair kit’s cost of about PS20. Car manufacturers can therefore profit from this practice by including repair kits as standard equipment and assessing an additional fee for a spare wheel.
To find out what they include as standard to deal with flat tires, we performed a survey of 251 new automobile models from 31 companies. We discovered that just 8% of them come with a full-size spare wheel. 30% of vehicles come equipped with a space saver, whereas 55% have a tyre repair kit instead of any kind of spare wheel. Run-flat tires are on the other vehicles. Here is our list of models that can and cannot be purchased with a spare wheel.
How long should a BMW’s run-flat tires last?
Run-flat tires, which let you to go up to 50 miles on a flat tire, are almost always included as standard equipment in BMW vehicles. Not having to replace a tire on the side of the road in your smart clothes is one of the main benefits of run-flat tires.
What automobiles lack spare tires?
In a moment, we’ll offer you a few instances, but for now, it’s better if you comprehend how everything functions. There are always options even if your car doesn’t have a spare tire.
Because run-flat tires are standard on many modern cars, extra tires are rarely needed. Others include a tire inflator/repair kit or self-sealing tires.
There are no spare tires included with these new automobiles.
- Miata Mazda MX-5
- Nintendo GT-R
- Subaru Leaf
- Audi R8
- Fiat 500
- Soul Kia
- BMW X3
These are several car makes that don’t come with spare tires. Soon, more on that. Now let’s return to the statistics.
Only 10% of the cars evaluated by Consumer Reports during a five-year period had full-sized spare tires. The remaining 60% had donuts, which are temporary spare tires. Remember that 30% of vehicles have zero spare parts?
Donut tires are narrower, smaller, and have shallower tread designs than standard auto tires. This contributes to weight loss and improved fuel economy.
Despite this, due to the weight they are required to transport, the majority of SUVs and trucks employ full-sized spare tires. Donuts would scarcely qualify.
Why are spare tires absent from modern cars?
Q. When I learned that my new car doesn’t have a spare tire, I was shocked. Was I defrauded?
Today’s new cars come with a compressor and sealant kit to temporarily replace a flat tire, but about one-third of them do not have a spare tire. A run-flat tire, which is made to function for a short distance after losing air from a conventional puncture, is available on some vehicles without a spare.
Because of regulatory pressure to get more miles per gallon of gasoline, automakers are omitting the spare tire: by removing the 40–50 pounds that a tire and jack typically add to a car’s weight, fuel economy is somewhat increased. (Incidentally, because automakers don’t have to pay for those parts, this enhances their profits.)
The issue is that if a tire’s sidewall is cut or if the flat is brought on by more severe damage than a tread rupture, a sealant kit won’t be of much assistance. Think about investing in a spare-tire kit, which comes with a tire, jack, and lug wrench, if you want to be ready for any kind of flat tire. These starter kits cost about $150.
Before you take delivery, “know how your automobile is outfitted,” advises Chris Jones, a licensed mechanic and tire specialist at CR. “Don’t assume the car has a spare tire if you’re going to purchase it. The showroom is the finest place to learn, where you can also utilize it as a talking point, rather than on the side of the road after a flat tire.”
I’m from New England and have driven anything from a Segway to an aircraft carrier. I have collectively operated tens of thousands of vehicles, many of them on international racetracks. At the CR Auto Test Center today, such knowledge and enthusiasm are being used to empower customers. And if that means sacrificing some tires in the name of the truth, then be it. Continue with me