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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires
2421 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 1:06 PM
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Yes, but the key phrase here is zero pressure. In the Mini example I gave in post #1252 we never let the tire get anywhere near that point. It never ran flat, or even severely low. Fixing a nail-hole in an RFT or any other tire is technically fine in a case like that. But some dealers and tire stores are hiding behind lawyers and telling folks they can't be repaired AT ALL. Since they can't know the tire's run-flat history before they get their hands on it, I guess I can understand that POV. But it also feels like an excuse to sell more tires. If carmakers and retailers who deal with RFTs hold the "cannot repair" line firm in simple nail-hole cases like the one cited above, count me out - especially at the current x2 or x3 price premium. TPMS is where the lion's share of the benefit lies anyway.
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| Simply carry tire goop and a mini compressor. Use the goop, add air, off you go. If the punture is that large that the goop does't hold pressure, the tire is history anyway. Do not drive on a RFT without air pressure, unless you want to purchase a new one. RFT tires are fixable just as any GFT tire is. Next subject. | |
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Replying to: actualsize (Aug 14, 2007 7:44 am) I'm still inquiring from expert tire shops in my area (those who do high end cars, racing cars, etc) as to what's what with repairing an RFT---the do-s and don't-s. |
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I have 24,500 miles on my run flats on my 2006 325i (non sport package). Everyone here is correct that the tires are obnoxiously loud early on (mine were loud at the 15k mark). I haven't noticed, however, some of the other things that people on the forum have complained about. IE foul weather performance problems. I have a manual transmission which might be why, but I've found if you're patient and smart about where you're going you won't get stuck. I only had one evening where I didn't make it home in the car...and that's because someone traded a 2006 C320 4Matic into my dealership so I took it. When it's all said and done though, I'm getting an additional wheel at the BMW dealership tomorrow and when I replace my tires next month, they will not be run-flats.
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Replying to: actualsize (Aug 14, 2007 7:44 am) How do you rotate these?
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Replying to: dkg42 (Aug 16, 2007 3:50 pm)  Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Aug 17, 2007 3:24 am) Also it's easy to break the pressure sensor, if say you have the sensor 180 degrees out from the point of where you are breaking the tire. So with carelessness and cranky old equipment, you can very easily wipe out the rim and the sensor.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 17, 2007 9:15 am) RFTires are a fiasco except when your tire finds a nail on a narrow bridge and you have to continue driving or ruin the tire and often a rim with the regular tire. I will visit showrooms where good cars are sold with regular tires. Thanks again.
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Replying to: be325 (Aug 17, 2007 11:11 am) If you buy, do the same thing & sell the RFT's on E-Bay. Even with RFT's & no dipstick, the 3 is still at the top of my list if I had to replace my car tomorrow. |
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Replying to: be325 (Aug 17, 2007 11:11 am) I haven't yet driven it as it is not in showrooms until next month here in california. However, this might just be the car to get me to switch from BMWs... at least until they start putting spares/donuts again. |
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