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[Coolieman1220]

Originally Posted by captainaudio

RFTs are not compatable with NYC streets. Combine them with a sport suspension and low profile tires and you get a car that is for all practical purposes undrivable around here.

CA

yeah...i want to switch them out but i have the warranty soooo...

[ronnieshih]

I want that compartment under the trunk mat expanded to full size to be able to accommodate a spare. That's the least BMW can do to give people an option instead of forcing them to use RFT's with limited models and options. They achieved 50/50 weight distribution for past generations of 3 series, and there is no reason why they can't do so with a 25lb donut spare. If I were in the middle of the woods with a punctured RFT and the closest shop is more than a 100 miles away, I would still need to call AAA. The idea of RFT tires is flawed. We don't all drive in cities all day long where tire repair shops are close by. Not to mention the availability of RFT tires in the tire repair shops. Some shops don't just stock them. That means you are out of a car for days.

[Three_thirty_I]

That's actually the best point! RFTs on a smaller town "runabout" type car does make sense, but not on an open road eater. I don't like the disposable nature of RFTs that you have to replace rather than repair - and then inevitably you have tyres with varying tread wear on the same axle! Can't be ideal!

[xG35c]

All of the above said, I ran over something in the road which holed my RFT. It was on the highway in pouring rain and I was on my way to an important appointment that would have been a problem to miss. The tire went flat, but I didn't have to stop and didn't miss my appointment.
Expensive to fix, YES. Convenient as hell, YES also!
Once the prices of these tire come down (or the more reasonably priced manufacturers start production) they really can make a lot of sense!

[be1ieve1111]

Originally Posted by Wires

I've never had a problem with the tire shops in my area. I've been to 2 different ones, and they just plugged them, both times.

this.

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by axztx

RFTs suck. My conti RFTs bent all 4 of my wheels beyond repair and 1 of them is also cracked. Goodbye to RFTs forever!

+1

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

i have no issue with my RFTs except that they are supposed to be replaced if you have even the smallest puncture that would otherwise be patched on a non RFT tire. It sucks have to pay nearly $400 for one tire that has 95% of its tread remaining simply because of a stray nail on the road. Lots of tire shops won't touch a RFT.

When it comes time to replace all 4 RFTs, I may go non-RFT just to try them out. Though I'm not that convinced that goop and a small compressor is really a substitute for a real spare tire.

+1 ... worked fine on my M3 for 4 years, regular tires, 19 inch wheels and a compressor with sealer in the trunk (never used the sealer).

I like to know what changed between 2002 and 2009 on the 19 inch wheels for them to crack .... Hmmmm oh yes the RFT

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by cstavaru

As far as I know, the Bridgestone 3rd gen is not out yet. But Michelin PS2 ZP has a very good ride for a RFT (if you can afford it...I don't so I have switched to non-RFT )

Smart move