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#1293 of 2421 sport wheels by nsvlbimmerguy Aug 28, 2007 (10:49 am)
so I have the misfortune of having the staggered 18's on my 335i... I have a stress break on the front pass and a screw in the rear pass.... and both are on "national back order"... I'm afraid to go the GFT route, but I can't find anything in RFT's that fit.... (225/40/18-255/35/18) as much as I love the car, I'm beginning to wish I'd bought the G35... anyone know if anything else is out that fits and isn't 500 a tire? Replies to this message: dan12 (Aug 28, 2007 11:40 am) actualsize (Aug 28, 2007 11:48 am)
#1294 of 2421 Re: sport wheels [nsvlbimmerguy] by dan12 Aug 28, 2007 (11:40 am)
Replying to: nsvlbimmerguy (Aug 28, 2007 10:49 am) Have you checked tirerack? $280 for front and $340 for rear. America's Tire Co also has them. Unfortunately, I don't see any other RFT's that fit. You can go cheaper with GFT if you don't mind a spare in the trunk or using the spray stuff. Replies to this message: actualsize (Aug 28, 2007 11:48 am)
#1295 of 2421 Re: sport wheels [dan12] by actualsize Aug 28, 2007 (11:48 am)
Replying to: dan12 (Aug 28, 2007 11:40 am) FYI: Dodge ditched the RFTs on its 2008 Viper and went to GFTs + a sealant kit. Scan about halfway down the page.
#1296 of 2421 Replacing RFT by jp900 Aug 29, 2007 (4:44 pm)
I just bought a 2006 325i (non-sports package)from a BMW dealer. When I asked he suggested taking off the new Conti RFT's and replacing them with GFT's. He provided a sealer kit with a pressure pump. I agreed and figure that if I get a flat I should be good for about 100 miles with the sealer kit, but will be able to go to any tire dealer for repair, 7 days a week. For me, this is better peace of mind. If in a couple of years RFT's are easy to replace then I will put them back on the car. The car rides fine, although perhaps a little less rigid. My next car however will not be a BMW unless this is resolved.
#1297 of 2421 Re: Why get a new tire after a nail? [be325] by mgaimee Aug 29, 2007 (5:25 pm)
Replying to: be325 (Aug 17, 2007 11:11 am) I have a 2007 328xi and have just had to replace two run flat tires - one tire was pothole damage and one was a nail. I was told specifically by my dealer that I could not put regular tires on this vehicle. After reading these messages I thought there was a replacement tire program but dealer said that was for 330i. Can anyone verify that? Replies to this message: shipo (Aug 29, 2007 6:32 pm) jp900 (Aug 30, 2007 6:13 pm) mgaimee (Sep 01, 2007 10:06 am)
#1298 of 2421 Re: Why get a new tire after a nail? [mgaimee] by shipo Aug 29, 2007 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: mgaimee (Aug 29, 2007 5:25 pm) Whoever told you that you couldn't put regular tires on your car was lying to you. Period, full stop, the end.   The only exception to the above rule is if you have a lease car (via BMW-FS), in which case you MUST return the car to BMW with RFTs mounted.   Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: jp900 (Aug 30, 2007 6:13 pm) mgaimee (Sep 01, 2007 10:06 am)
#1299 of 2421 Re: Why get a new tire after a nail? [shipo] by jp900 Aug 30, 2007 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Aug 29, 2007 6:32 pm) Ditto. It was my BMW dealer who suggested I replace them with regular tires. Replies to this message: mgaimee (Sep 01, 2007 10:06 am)
#1300 of 2421 Bridgestone run flat tire 335Ci by danbeemer Aug 30, 2007 (11:13 pm)
I only drove my car for 4000 miles. today the tire warning light came on. I called BMW right away and they said to take the car there. I have been told that they do not patch the tires for "safety reason." also the tires were not under warranty. I took the car to a different tire repair shop. they looked at it and they noticed that the tire was completely gone and I did not even drive 20 miles after i saw the light. I went back to the dealer and they did not accept my claim. I had to pay $580.00 for the tire and installation. I do not recommend this feature. any one had the same problem with these tires? Replies to this message: bdkinnh (Aug 31, 2007 5:33 am)
#1301 of 2421 Re: Bridgestone run flat tire 335Ci [danbeemer] by bdkinnh Aug 31, 2007 (5:33 am)
Replying to: danbeemer (Aug 30, 2007 11:13 pm) >"...they noticed that the tire was completely gone..."   I'll just walk right past the obvious joke here and say "Could you expand on this a bit?"
#1302 of 2421 Re: Why get a new tire after a nail? [jp900] by mgaimee Sep 01, 2007 (10:06 am)
Replying to: jp900 (Aug 30, 2007 6:13 pm) Thanks for all responses. My dealer finally agreed that there is a replacement program for these tires on the 328xi for wear/tear and noise problems. Before reaching 10,000 miles, BMW will replace the Bridgestones with the Continentals at no charge. While they are still run flat tires, they are considerably less expensive than the Bridgestones. I had to replace two tires, with labor and balancing, the total was $1000. Dealer still will not agree to the possibility of using regular tires! I will check with other dealers in my area.

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