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run flats
by larry175
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Oct 02, 2007 (3:29 pm)
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I also picked up a nail in one of my run flat turanza tires with 2500 miles on the car. The dealer wanted $410. for a replacement. It was the only one left in stock and it was against the law law to patch a run flt tire in Ct. I was told. Took the car to a tire store and they plugged the hole and patched it as well. Cost $40. + tip. I have now 27000 mles on the car. But the noise and ride are horrific. I was going to chuck the four of them and buy new non run flats but now I will try and get the dealer or manufacture to replace them for me.
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- #1395 of 2414
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Re: run flats [larry175]
by shipo
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Oct 02, 2007 (4:44 pm)
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Replying to: larry175 (Oct 02, 2007 3:29 pm)
You're going to try and get the dealer to replace them when they have 27,000 miles on them? Sorry, but I'm thinking "no chance". That said, it never hurts to ask.
Keep us posted.
Best Regards,
Shipo
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Re: run flats [larry175]
by actualsize
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Oct 03, 2007 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: larry175 (Oct 02, 2007 3:29 pm)
Against the law to patch a run-flat? First time I've heard that. Has anyone else been told this?
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Re: run flats [actualsize]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Oct 03, 2007 (7:46 am)
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Replying to: actualsize (Oct 03, 2007 7:43 am)
That's hilarious.
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Re: run flats [actualsize]
by rhmass
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Oct 03, 2007 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: actualsize (Oct 03, 2007 7:43 am)
That statement and the quoted charge of $420 for the replacement tire demonstrates how BMW allows dealers to fleece the consumer. I hope this issue will be recognized by BMW to allow in the future for at least the option for GFTs or the other way around as an option. One of my new Continental RFT, courtesy of BMW's free replecement policy got a nail in it at 500 miles. I had it plugged and is fine since. Being a BMW loyalist for many years, this is the first time I am pondering which brand should I go for when time comes to replace one of our Bimmers. I am sure I am not alone in thinking like this.
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Re: run flats [rhmass]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Oct 03, 2007 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: rhmass (Oct 03, 2007 7:57 am)
Talking to the tire experts, they tell me that the only repair you can't make to a RFT, or any tire for that matter, is a broken, impaled or ruptured sidewall, or a broken bead.
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Re: run flats [Mr_Shiftright]
by circlew
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Oct 03, 2007 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 03, 2007 8:04 am)
Does that include a tire droven for 50-100 miles with zero pressure? I did repair and drove on the tire at low speeds for 3 days while a replacement was in transit but I assumed that hidden damage might lend to a not-so-safe condition.
Regards,
OW
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Re: run flats [circlew]
by kyfdx HOST
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Oct 03, 2007 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: circlew (Oct 03, 2007 8:20 am)
I think if you drive on it, all bets are off... (not an expert)
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Re: run flats [circlew]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Oct 03, 2007 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: circlew (Oct 03, 2007 8:20 am)
I really don't know how much driving on an RFT is too much for safety's sake.
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Re: run flats [Mr_Shiftright]
by circlew
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Oct 03, 2007 (9:58 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 03, 2007 9:05 am)
Neither did I so I opted for new. Ouch!!
Regards,
OW
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