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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires
2414 messages, Last post on Nov 04, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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Replying to: shipo (Sep 12, 2007 10:48 am) |
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| My dealer on long island has agreed to replace my Bridgetone tires with Continental tires for free...previously wanted $600. Stay on the case...be polite...The BMW franchise is too valuable to have it blackened over this issue | |
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Replying to: jgraffman (Sep 21, 2007 4:48 am) Correction: You have a 2006 325xi sport wagon with the Sport Package and 17" wheels. There is a difference as no "xi" models have a "Sport Suspension", hence the fact that the Sport Package on the AWD models is so much less expensive than on the RWD models. "I replaced the run-flats with Michelins after 7500 miles." Michelin what? RFTs, GFTs? Which model? "As far as a spare is concerned, I wouldn't change a tire anyway." Uhhh, so are you saying that you like RFTs? "This is a great car, but I won't buy another BMW until this problem is fixed." What problem are you referring to? RFTs in general or the specific issue with the Bridgestone Turanza EL42 RFTs? FWIW, Bridgestone has allegedly fixed the problem with the noise and premature wear on the EL42s. Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: jgraffman (Sep 21, 2007 4:48 am) I am considering and just test drove the 3 wagon 2007. But they only sell it with these tires. So what exactly are you guys wanting to change? You want them to go back to regular tires? |
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Replying to: raphaelhom (Sep 21, 2007 8:37 am) Speaking strictly for myself, yes, I would that BMW redesigned the floor pan of the trunk to accept a full sized spare tire and a jack, and started using GFT tires as standard equipment on all of their cars. Best Regards, Shipo |
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I'm trying to decide between a 328xi and a G35x. Does anyone know what, if anything, BMW has done on the 08s to correct or improve the problems with the previous RFTs?
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Replying to: kywoody (Sep 21, 2007 10:32 am) Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: shipo (Sep 21, 2007 8:45 am) I would like to second that. There are two main problems I see with the RFTs (ignoring the noise issue with the Turenza's): (1) No spare, which is a real concern on long trips to remote places. (2) The tires are often not repairable and have to be replaced instead, which can get extremely expensive. BMW could have at least offered #1 (a spare) as an option. That would have addressed most of my concerns, although I am still really worried about getting a flat since a nail can cost me $300+.
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Replying to: dan12 (Sep 21, 2007 1:00 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 21, 2007 4:41 pm) Regards, OW |
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