idea for RFT tires......

JoeyBananaz18 · 05-31-2010, 01:24 PM

I have an idea for BMW. we all hate the RFTs. i never realized how much i hate them until last night when a friend took me for a ride in his new S4, w/ 19s wrapped in P-zeros. when i was at the car show this year a gentleman from BMW was telling me that the M3 does not have RFTs but has a kit in the trunk that has the proper sealants and compressor that can fix a flat.

what if BMW was to how an optional package, where we the consumer could decide if we would rather have the RFTs or standard tire with a similar set up as the M3?

the reason im pitching this way is because the amount of average BMW drivers outnumber the enthusiasts. and because the average BMW driver isn't an enthusiast like us, im sure they could care less about grip/performance, and would have the piece of mind that they wont have to worry about a flat.

On the other hand we won't need to upgrade our tires, and we get to enjoy a BMW the way its supposed to be.

any ideas of how we can try to get BMW to implement this?

nafoo · 05-31-2010, 01:36 PM

I doubt it will happen, but what you can do is purchase new tires and buy this:

BMW Mobility Kit # 71100413439

VTECaddict · 05-31-2010, 01:37 PM

The suspension was designed with the use of RFT in mind, so they won't do this.

JoeyBananaz18 · 05-31-2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nafoo

I doubt it will happen, but what you can do is purchase new tires and buy this:

BMW Mobility Kit # 71100413439

def gonnna order that when the time comes. thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

The suspension was designed with the use of RFT in mind, so they won't do this.

lol dont even get me started on the Xi suspension

335BBS · 05-31-2010, 02:16 PM

I ran regular snows and will get these aweful frts off soon. They are terrible. Already carry a Continental Tire kit..

NightStalker · 05-31-2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyBananaz18

def gonnna order that when the time comes. thanks.

lol dont even get me started on the Xi suspension

Xi FTW

JoeyBananaz18 · 05-31-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romiie

Xi FTW

not totally but after my coils, new tire, and a few other bits...... yes, def FTMFW

hubble bubble · 05-31-2010, 04:18 PM

I just wish BMW would give us a space for a full-sized spare under the trunk floor, like I used to have in my e46. The I could go out and buy a spare wheel and tire from tirerack myself.

captainaudio · 05-31-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

The suspension was designed with the use of RFT in mind, so they won't do this.

That may be the case but the car is better in every way without the RFTs.

I also have an idea for RFTs.

captainaudio · 05-31-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyBananaz18

def gonnna order that when the time comes. thanks.

lol dont even get me started on the Xi suspension

I have had both and would recoomend the Conti Comfort Kit over the BMW Mobility Kit.

CA

angler · 05-31-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainaudio

That may be the case but the car is better in every way without the RFTs.

I also have an idea for RFTs.

+

Argent60 · 05-31-2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainaudio

I have had both and would recoomend the Conti Comfort Kit over the BMW Mobility Kit.

CA

Why?

JoeyBananaz18 · 05-31-2010, 09:17 PM

thanks for that ifo. ill look into both before making a purchase.

Is there a way we can get a petition going to get rid of the run flats?

captainaudio · 05-31-2010, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argent60

Why?

Because with the Conti Comfort Kit it is much easier to inject the sealant into the tire.

CA

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JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 398 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	idea for RFT tires...... I have an idea for BMW. we all hate the RFTs. i never realized how much i hate them until last night when a friend took me for a ride in his new S4, w/ 19s wrapped in P-zeros. when i was at the car show this year a gentleman from BMW was telling me that the M3 does not have RFTs but has a kit in the trunk that has the proper sealants and compressor that can fix a flat. what if BMW was to how an optional package, where we the consumer could decide if we would rather have the RFTs or standard tire with a similar set up as the M3? the reason im pitching this way is because the amount of average BMW drivers outnumber the enthusiasts. and because the average BMW driver isn't an enthusiast like us, im sure they could care less about grip/performance, and would have the piece of mind that they wont have to worry about a flat. On the other hand we won't need to upgrade our tires, and we get to enjoy a BMW the way its supposed to be. any ideas of how we can try to get BMW to implement this? __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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