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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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Boy, I wish I read this forum before picking up my BMW 330i! I'm one of those victims that didn't quite understand that the RFT are not repairable by BMW...or Sears...or most for that matter.  I got a small screw in the thread area after only 500 miles, and now I have to bring it in for replacement. Boy that's gonna hurt!  Yes, I rather have regular top-of-the-line Michelin's with a full or compact spare instead of these RFT now that I know all it takes is one screw that'll set you back ~$300 I'm guessing.  Lesson learned...sometimes cool features is not cool at all! 
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or the rims are specifically designed to hold ONLY RFTs?
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Replying to: agnosto (Sep 10, 2007 7:02 pm) FWIW, the only RFTs on the road today (that I'm aware of) that do NOT mate to a conventional wheel are the Michelin PAX tires offered on some Acura RLs and Honda Odysseys. BTW, if you do convert to GFT tires, don't forget to order one of these kits just in case of a flat: http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/conticomfortkit/index.jsp Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: agnosto (Sep 10, 2007 7:02 pm) Regards, OW |
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I have a 3 year lease with BMW. I have less than 400 Miles on my car and now have a flat tire. I went to my dealer, he showed me the nail and told me it would cost 260+tax to replace. Thats only for the price of the tire. labor is free. It is a Bridgestone Turanza RFT EL42. My question is, when I turn in my lease, do I need to have all 4 tires the same brand? Does it need to be Run Flat? What do you recommend to do with my tires. Thanks -tam837 
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Replying to: tam837 (Sep 11, 2007 5:36 am) You will probably need to replace all 4 at about 20 - 25K miles with these tires and then you can switch to the less expensive Continental RFT's. Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Sep 11, 2007 5:55 am) What is the average life of the EL42? Can I mix the the tires, Have 3 EL42 and a cheaper RFT? Can I turn in my car at the end of the lease that way?f Thanks, Tam837
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Replying to: tam837 (Sep 11, 2007 6:01 am) Unless you have a 2 year lease or drive turn it in with more than 25% tread life remaining, you will need to buy another set anyway. I believe the end of lease qualifications require all 4 same tires. Regards, OW |
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Replying to: cwexcel (Sep 10, 2007 4:59 pm) Also noted is that for leased cars it is essential that the repair be done very neatly so that the "plug" in the tire does not show. He considers the repair perfectly safe. Last of all, he cautioned that the tire be taken to someone who knows what they are doing, since it is easy to damage the tire during removal from the rim and that the tire pressure monitoring system MUST be in good operating order at all times. Do not drive the car with the system down. This was the shop where the owner of a Saturn Sky went beserk when he learned that his RFTs would cost him $400 each. His plaintive cry: "But...but...this is a SATURN!"
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