What is the procedure to inflate a flat or low tire?

[Seanmag]

I started the M5 up this morning to drive to the airport for a quick to-LA-and-back business trip and noticed a "low air pressure in left rear tire" alert. It was down to 19.2lbs.

It took me less than ten seconds to find the culprit - a construction screw sitting in the center footprint of the tread - the byproduct of living in a new construction neighborhood.

I was tight on time, woke the wife and was fortunate that she was willing to take one for the team and drive me to the airport in time for me to make my flight (I despise taxis). I didn't check the trunk to confirm what flat repair kit the 2015 M5's come with already - although I do recall it came with something from my orientation at the Welt in November.

I'm hopeful someone within this community can provide me with some guidance - what do I need and/or can I do when I get back to Seattle Thursday night to get air in my tire? I have my break-in service Friday morning at Seattle BMW and really want to get the car there for it's appointment

Also hoping the tire is repairable vs. in need of a replacement.

TIA - Sean

[gblansten]

Plug in air compressor and pump up tire. Drive to tire replacement center. If hole is big and flat bed is not an option then use the can of fix a flat as last resort.

I've got a set of replacement tires ready to go in my garage. Most leaks are slow and you can make an appointment to get a new pair put on if a tire goes bad and make it to the appointment with air top offs as needed.

[Seanmag]

Originally Posted by gblansten

Plug in air compressor and pump up tire. Drive to tire replacement center. If hole is big and flat bed is not an option then use the can of fix a flat as last resort.

I've got a set of replacement tires ready to go in my garage. Most leaks are slow and you can make an appointment to get a new pair put on if a tire goes bad and make it to the appointment with air top offs as needed.

Thanks. Are you saying that the M5 comes with a plug in air compressor kit already? Or advising that I use my own air compressor (which I do not currently have...).

[gblansten]

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=788698

Air compressor and fixaflat.

[HXS]

That tire is patchable.

Just jack up the car, take off the wheel, and get the tire patched at a local tire shop. Probably $10 since the wheel is loose (not on the car).

[PhilT3]

Dude... Only nerds drive themselves to the airport. Lol.

Just messin.

But seriously...I'm not a fan of taxis either... So let me suggest Uber. That's what I use for rides to the airport and back. Nice, clean town car style service is what I've experienced.

Good luck with the tire.

[DrewM5]

Originally Posted by HXS

That tire is patchable.

Just jack up the car, take off the wheel, and get the tire patched at a local tire shop. Probably $10 since the wheel is loose (not on the car).

True, but just remember that the M5 has lug bolts and not lug nits and can be a pia to remount. Make sure you have a good jack. I have a portable compressor which I bought from Home Depot for about $40. Greta little thing to have for bikes, balls, car tire top offs, etc. Check out some here:
http://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Har...tialmax&NCNI-5

[Seanmag]

Originally Posted by DrewM5

True, but just remember that the M5 has lug bolts and not lug nits and can be a pia to remount. Make sure you have a good jack. I have a portable compressor which I bought from Home Depot for about $40. Greta little thing to have for bikes, balls, car tire top offs, etc. Check out some here:
http://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Har...tialmax&NCNI-5

Thanks for the guidance on the lug bolts and recommendation on the compressor - I'll check them out.

The small compressor that comes in the trunk of the M5er to my surprise worked well and BMW Seattle was able to patch the tire. No drama.

I'm enjoying the driving experience post break-in service. Bonus: The IND LCI cosmetic package will arrive tomorrow... looking forward to a little weekend project

[DrewM5]

Originally Posted by Seanmag

Thanks for the guidance on the lug bolts and recommendation on the compressor - I'll check them out.

The small compressor that comes in the trunk of the M5er to my surprise worked well and BMW Seattle was able to patch the tire. No drama.

I'm enjoying the driving experience post break-in service. Bonus: The IND LCI cosmetic package will arrive tomorrow... looking forward to a little weekend project

Enjoy and post pix!

[GarbageMan]

I don't know how anyone lives without a compressor, a real one- that drives air tools , air guns, paint guns, etc... Just sayin'... This doesn't seem to be "that" crowd...