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BMW 3-Series Run Flat Tires

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#2968 of 3108 Re: RFT's aren't cheap... [shipo] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 30, 2011 (11:10 am)

Replying to: shipo (Aug 30, 2011 9:57 am)
Well sure. I like the tires that I replaced my GFTs with.
 
My major "bad" experience with GFTs were twofold (one MINI, two BMWs, a 2007 and 2008):
 
1. unbearably noisy
 
2. premature wear
 
A fair question though: "Would I have replaced by GFTs with another set of GFTs if I had been able to drive home in a rainstorm one night with a flat tire?"
 
Answer: No, it's still not worth the trade-off of 364 days of noise for 1 day of convenience. I have green slime, I have an air pump, I have AAA with 100 mile towing.
 
Some members of the GFT Alumni Club even have a spare tire!
 
If GFTs are now quieter and less expensive to replace, I'd change my tune for 2012.
 

#2969 of 3108 Re: RFT's aren't cheap... [Mr_Shiftright] by busiris

Aug 30, 2011 (1:05 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 30, 2011 9:32 am)
I fully agree... Choice of tire construction type (not tire manufacturer) is always preferable to no choice of same.
 
In theory, I like the "promise" of RFT's... But, they fall short in practice.
 
I picked up the screw Sunday around noon. I called to get an appointment to get the replacement tire Monday AM. I asked to be notified before the appointment if the tire wasn't in stock and available, to which the service "arranger" agreed to do.
I went in today, Tuesday for my 10 AM appointment... You know where this is going, don't you?
No tire in stock...we will have one tomorrow.
 
The good part was that I was never stranded, nor did I have to change the tire before continuing on down the road... That's the "promise of RFT technology" I like.
 
You can see how that "promise" translated into reality.
 
Still, I'm not upset about it. Perhaps it's a rare condition that my sized tire wasn't in stock, or maybe it's an all too common occurrence. In the end, it simply is what it is.
 
I'm too old nowadays to let minor things like this get my blood pressure up...
 
Anyway, that's my opinion...

#2970 of 3108 Re: RFT's aren't cheap... [Mr_Shiftright] by shipo

Aug 30, 2011 (1:43 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 30, 2011 11:10 am)
Ahhh, I think I see the problem.
 
RFT = Run Flat Tires
GFT = Gets Flat Tires
 
Me thinks you actually like GFTs and don't like RFTs. Yes, no?

#2971 of 3108 Re: RFT's aren't cheap... [shipo] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 30, 2011 (2:04 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Aug 30, 2011 1:43 pm)
Oh yeah---MY TYPO---I like GFTs more than RFTs yes. Good catch!
 
Yes, everyone, please self-correct my post #2969.

#2972 of 3108 GFT is now an official acronym by shipo

Aug 30, 2011 (3:15 pm)

Nearly five years ago I was struggling to come up with a short-hand way of refering to regular "Gets Flat" tires for a post I was composing; little did I know that post in this very thread (link below) would actually lead to an entry in the AcronymFinder database.
 
Original post:
 -- http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.efceb01/456#MSG456
 
Acronym Finder entry (can't get the link to stick, you'll need to cut and paste it into a browser):
 -- www.acronymfinder.com/Get-Flat-Tire-(GFT).html

#2973 of 3108 Re: RFT's aren't cheap... [Mr_Shiftright] by busiris

Aug 31, 2011 (10:43 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 30, 2011 2:04 pm)
Not an issue... We all knew you meant RFT .vs. GFT...

#2974 of 3108 Re: RFT's aren't cheap... [busiris] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 31, 2011 (11:13 am)

Replying to: busiris (Aug 31, 2011 10:43 am)
So how come I didn't know?
 
I am fascinated though, by reports of people who are happy with RFTs--I'd really love to drive one of their cars and hum the holiday tune "Do you hear what I hear?"

#2975 of 3108 You DO Have a choice by rfl

Aug 31, 2011 (12:36 pm)

You don't like BMW's position on RFTs? You DO have a choice. Buy a Chevy! (or...sarcasm aside), how about a Mercedes. I would rather have the BMW with the "forced RFTs" than the alternatives. Choice.... ain't this country great?

#2976 of 3108 Re: RFT's aren't cheap... [busiris] by busiris

Aug 31, 2011 (12:38 pm)

Replying to: busiris (Aug 30, 2011 1:05 pm)
I picked up the screw Sunday around noon. I called to get an appointment to get the replacement tire Monday AM. I asked to be notified before the appointment if the tire wasn't in stock and available, to which the service "arranger" agreed to do.
I went in today, Tuesday for my 10 AM appointment... You know where this is going, don't you?
No tire in stock...we will have one tomorrow.
 
Update:
 
I now have a new front tire, and the issue has been resolved.

#2977 of 3108 Re: You DO Have a choice [rfl] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 31, 2011 (2:59 pm)

Replying to: rfl (Aug 31, 2011 12:36 pm)
There have been people posting in these forums who say that they rejected a BMW as a buying choice because of the RFTs. I never followed up on that but that does indicate that there can be a very strong negative reaction to RFTs indeed.

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