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#2374 of 2421 Re: Will BMW get rid of RFT's? [aldubya] by highlandpete Sep 10, 2009 (2:49 am)
Replying to: aldubya (Sep 09, 2009 8:32 am) RFTs forever?   Read this..... Bridgestone "3G" Third generation run-flats. I'm sure BMW will fall in love with Bridgestone once again.   http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/06/reviewed-bridgestone-3g-rft-tires-taking-the-- shock-out-of-run/   I'm in contact with a Bridgestione field engineer for comments on use in the UK.   HighlandPete
#2375 of 2421 RTF, tire noise, etc... by jagost Sep 10, 2009 (6:52 am)
I'm on my third BMW, and I do not like the RTF tires. But to put everything in propective. Almost all cars today come with high performance tires. Those 18" tires that are 35 and 40s in sizes (low profile). Those tires always wear out fast. In fact, Lexus had me sign paperworks when I brought a IS250 stating that I knew. In addition, those tires make alot of noises, run flat or no run flat. The best bet is to buy 17" tires in the 50-55 size. But the 18" 35 and 40 look so cool.   I'm going to try out the third generation run flat tires, but my next car will have 17" tires in the 50-55 size range. You get out of those high performance tires by ordering your car directly from the factory. But if you buy what the dealer has on the lot.... guess what, you are stuck with high performance low profile tires. Check out what the BMW and Lexus sites show as standard equipment, then check the dealer's lot.
#2376 of 2421 RTF, tire noise by jagost Sep 10, 2009 (8:40 am)
What I mean from my above statement is that their is no major different between 18" RFT and 18" Regular tires. And that a BMW with RFT that are 17" at 245-55-17 for example will run and the tires will last almost as long as the non-flat tires of the same sizes. The problem are those 18" low (245-40-18) profile, cool looking tires that dealers force you to buy because those are the only tires on the cars on the lot.
#2377 of 2421 Bridgestone 3G RFT All-Season by xeye Sep 10, 2009 (1:34 pm)
Does anyone know if these 3rd Gen tires come in a 225-45 17 All-Season version? I'm sick of changing wheels/tires twice a year and my Contis have worked just fine in deep snow for 2 seasons and should for at least at least a third season.   As well, what is the consensus between Conti ProContact and these new supposedly better Bridgestones? I have the Contis now and I'm happy with them, but I'll likely need a new set within 10-15K miles.   Are the 3G tires even generally available yet?   Thanks.   (335)xeye Replies to this message: highlandpete (Sep 11, 2009 7:08 am)
#2378 of 2421 Run Flat Warranty by runningdoc Sep 10, 2009 (5:49 pm)
A quick question - I will be picking up a 335i in the next day in the southeastern US. When I pick it up, the dealer offers two aftermarket warranty packages:   1) A multishield protection package - 5 year coverage of tire and wheel damage, Door Ding repair, Windsheild repair, and emergency roadside assistance. It seems that the last feature is useless on the car, but given the trouble people are reporting with the run flats, I wondered thoughts of the tire and wheel damage feature. It costs about $900.   2) A Nanotechology (from paradigm automotive) covering paint (an exterior protection plan), glass, and interior stains, including rips, etc. Again, about another $900. Again, a 5 year plan.   Any thoughts on either of these, or has anyone had experience with same?   Thanks! Replies to this message: jonsdad (Sep 11, 2009 3:40 am)
#2379 of 2421 Re: Run Flat Warranty [runningdoc] by jonsdad Sep 11, 2009 (3:40 am)
Replying to: runningdoc (Sep 10, 2009 5:49 pm) I purchased the wheel and tire insurance. I live in NJ and there are lots of potholes.   My last car an Acura TSX needed tires do to bubbles on sidewall after hitting a pothole after snow storm.   The tire and wheel for me was for 5 years. Haven't used it yet but still have a few winters to go.
#2380 of 2421 Re: Bridgestone 3G RFT All-Season [xeye] by highlandpete Sep 11, 2009 (7:08 am)
Replying to: xeye (Sep 10, 2009 1:34 pm) 3G's are not yet available in the UK, next year? So not sure we will see too many options for a while.   On Bridgestone vs. Conti, we have issues with both here in the UK. Premature edge wear and strange driving characteristics. I sense many US users have a thing about mileage. In the UK we are used to shorter tire life, due to running performance tires for many years, so 20k miles is not an issue. Tire performance is.   HighlandPete
#2381 of 2421 Re: I'm a little concerned about these run-flats [best4] by runningdoc Sep 15, 2009 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: best4 (Feb 08, 2006 8:24 am) I'm looking at the same thing - is the tire warranty vendor IAS?
#2382 of 2421 Going from RFTs to non-RFT by sujd Sep 17, 2009 (7:28 pm)
Hi, Lot of people on this forum are talking about changing the run flats on their bmws for regular tires. Is there any issue with the manufacturer's warranty if regular tires are used? Meaning if I were to use regular tires would it void the warranty or would dealers refuse to cover something under warranty?   Thanks Replies to this message: shipo (Sep 18, 2009 1:57 am)
#2383 of 2421 Re: Going from RFTs to non-RFT [sujd] by shipo Sep 18, 2009 (1:57 am)
Replying to: sujd (Sep 17, 2009 7:28 pm) No, no issues with the warranty. Some dealers might try using scare tactics to steer you away from chucking your RFTs in favor of GFTs, but unless they can prove that the GFTs directly caused any given failure, they cannot legally deny coverage.   Best regards, Shipo

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