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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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I have 2007 BMW 328i and have switched to regular tires, the ride is better and the cost was about 1/2 the price. I decided to go with standard tires and a can of fix a flat in the trunk. I never had a flat with the RFT's so don't know what the advantage is. I did once have a slow leak on my Nissan Xterra tire and used a can of Fix-a-flat and the tires worked great after that. 90% of my driving is 12 miles each way to and from work so I guess I'm willing to take the gamble the other 10% of the time.
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Replying to: rasbmw328i (Jul 09, 2009 9:00 am)
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Replying to: mimi7183 (Jul 09, 2009 1:18 pm) We are in the market for a new car and BMW will not be on the list of possible trades. Matter of fact, no car with run flats or staggered tires will be on our shopping list. Shame on BMW for serving up this crap then trying to sweep it under the rug. I've got Toyo mud tires on my 2008 Tundra 4x4 that make less road noise than my wife's 3 series and these run flats.
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Replying to: texhorn (Jul 09, 2009 5:28 pm) I mean it's pretty bad when a BMW mechanic (fixes my car on the side)tells you he would never buy another BMW because the ride sucks since they put these tires on the car. I am do to pick up my new Honda Accord in the morning with regular tires and a very smooth ride. Believe me when I say, I will miss my BMW terribely...I love that car! But after 6 years it began to nickle and dime to death  . Until they replace the tires with regular tires I will just drive my Honda. Good luck to everyone!
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Replying to: nomorebeamer (Jul 10, 2009 4:35 pm)
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Replying to: motowneer (Jul 11, 2009 6:25 am)
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Replying to: srs_49 (Jun 19, 2009 7:53 am) I have RFTs on my '08 335 and at 13k miles show very little wear--might have somehting to do with how one drives The low profile has a lot to do with the ride and as well the sidewalls (regardless of how small they are) are less flexible. My 99 Vette had Goodyear rfts--got 20k miles out of first set--wheel hop--poor ride--switched to Firestone firehawks RFT's--far better--quieter, softer ride, far less wheel hop- Replaced the fronts at 45k but I had a wierd alignment problem that in no time wore them out. 58k miles now and just replaced the rears about 5k miles ago. no complaints at all (other than cost of rfts). I will not replace the BMW rfts till needed and then either the firehawks or something comparable. Oh yeah--I am just as anal about my car as anyone else.
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