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BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires

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Re: djtesq [sbyron] by larry175
Oct 28, 2009 (3:37 pm)
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Replying to: sbyron (Oct 28, 2009 2:17 pm)

I got rid of my rfts and 3 weeks later hit a pothole and blew the right front tire. Had a rft in trunk but no jack etc. The car was towed to the tire installers garage. He asked if I was sorry now that I got rid of the rfts. Ya know I had a new tire put on for 1/2 the rft price and NO!!! I am not sorry I got rid of the dunlops.
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For thoose with RFT by bmwqa
Oct 30, 2009 (1:06 pm)
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With the ContiProContact SSR RFT for $136 at tire rack, it seems that the price issue with these tires is no longer valid. I just bought a 07 CPE that came with these tires and was wondering what would be the best way avoid some issues associated with fixing/replacing these tires. My main concern is while traveling, being stuck with a flat RFT in a small town with no shops that can fix/replace/install RFTs and having to wait forever for a tow truck, etc. Or worse, having to pay what BMW dealers charge for replacements.
 
So what do you guys recommend? Fix a flat with compressor, Conti Comfort kit, buying a tire and wheel and leaving it in the trunk? Any solutions or suggestions would be very welcome.
 
Thanks!
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Re: For thoose with RFT [bmwqa] by rfl
Oct 30, 2009 (1:14 pm)
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Replying to: bmwqa (Oct 30, 2009 1:06 pm)

Read my reply in message 2403...go for the full sized spare rft and sacrifice the trunk room. Some day you'll be glad you did!
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Re: For thoose with RFT [rfl] by larry175
Oct 30, 2009 (2:44 pm)
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Replying to: rfl (Oct 30, 2009 1:14 pm)

yup, i concur. go for the full size spare and jack. peace of mind, guaranteed
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Re: djtesq [larry175] by Firebird_EOU
Oct 30, 2009 (3:07 pm)
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Replying to: larry175 (Oct 28, 2009 3:37 pm)

How much did you pay for the tow, would AAA or BMW Assist tow for free for this case?
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40k miles on Conti RFT by Firebird_EOU
Oct 30, 2009 (3:09 pm)
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Replying to: rfl (Oct 28, 2009 2:35 pm)

80% highway driving and the wear level is still good for 10k miles... however it is noisy.
I'll see if I can ride out the winter and see if 3G RFT will be out by early next year.
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Where do you see $136 RFT? by Firebird_EOU
Oct 30, 2009 (3:18 pm)
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Replying to: bmwqa (Oct 30, 2009 1:06 pm)

I see $172 and it's not available until 1/08/10.
 
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ContiProC- ontact+SSR&partnum=245HR7CPCSSR&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes
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Re: Where do you see $136 RFT? [Firebird_EOU] by bmwqa
Nov 02, 2009 (8:14 am)
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Replying to: Firebird_EOU (Oct 30, 2009 3:18 pm)

It is $136 for the 16'' and $172 for the 17'' wheel size.
 
So you guys think it is better to have the full size RFT spare?
Now, which wheels should I get and which jack & tools can I use (reasonably priced)?
 
With the full spare, how do I secure/store it and the tools? I think saw a pic somewhere of someone with a really neat net setup. Anyone has a link or any info?
 
Thanks again for helping!
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Re: Where do you see $136 RFT? [bmwqa] by rfl
Nov 02, 2009 (10:14 am)
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Replying to: bmwqa (Nov 02, 2009 8:14 am)

Full Size spare on a BMW wheel (whatever style wheel is on the car (if you are to match them). The wheel will cost you(from BMW ---for a style 159 wheel which is what is on my 335XI) about $300 +/-, You can get an aftermarket wheel that doesn't match but of course will work for a spare for about half of that). I covered the tire in a Tirerack "Tiretote" bag---2 of them cost about $20. The wheel fits tight to the rear seat wall and I have a tight bungy cord going around it to 2 "D" rings that are on either side that came on the car. As to the jack... I have an old BMW jack (from 3 cars ago) and an "X" wrench and they both fit into BMW's excuse for a well under the floor.Takes up lots of trunk room, but as I said previously it's liveable and provides terrific peace of mind.
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Re: Where do you see $136 RFT? [rfl] by bmwqa
Nov 02, 2009 (10:20 am)
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Replying to: rfl (Nov 02, 2009 10:14 am)

Thanks for the reply. Do you have any pics?

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