finally ditched OEM runflats - never believe what i found

bredi · 08-14-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JT_Munkey

Not to mention the rigidness of the ride. Too many cons with very little pros.

It kinda makes you wonder... one less tire and rim to supply in a new car, they wear out faster (lease returns) and they are more expensive. Not to mention I got mailers about how my local BMW dealership now offers Tires at competitive pricing. A new "offering" so to speak.

Are we just being forced this new "technology" for manufacture cost savings and revenue opportunities?

I had to replace all four tires within 17k because of bubbles on one side.
They are not cheap! My Michelin Pilots are way better BTW. Ride, Handling and are lasting longer.

nycbr · 08-14-2011, 03:34 PM

are the newer run flats any better? I have a 2011 loaner with 17" conti RFT and it seems to ride much softer than my 2008 with 16" Bridgestone RFT

SS e93 · 08-14-2011, 04:07 PM

Contis in general seem to have slightly better reviews, durability and comfort compared to the bridgestone counterpart.

jjbirch · 08-14-2011, 04:15 PM

i have every faith in runflats that hasnt be repaired before, allways use mich'i PS2 and twice saved me being at the roadside, i would never repair them and use again as i have seen with my own eyes what happens to a repaired tyre at speed,

jvsxn · 08-15-2011, 03:17 AM

I'm currently running Potenza RFT and simple Advans (mismatch due to early unexpected camber wear). Once the Potenzas wear out, I'm going to stop purchasing RFs altogether.

BMWsky · 08-16-2011, 09:10 AM

Do you guys that have ditched the RFT's switch rims or stay with the same rims? I ask because I was going to use non-RFT's and the shop said they wouldn't install them on my stock 189's as the rims were specifically designed for RFT's. Is there any truth to that?

Kruz · 08-16-2011, 09:26 AM

Not true at all.

08-14-2011, 03:34 PM	#24
nycbr First Lieutenant 95 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2008 TiAg 328xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: nu yawk iTrader: (0)	are the newer run flats any better? I have a 2011 loaner with 17" conti RFT and it seems to ride much softer than my 2008 with 16" Bridgestone RFT
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08-14-2011, 04:07 PM	#25
SS e93 Captain 27 Rep 850 Posts Drives: e93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new york iTrader: (2)	Contis in general seem to have slightly better reviews, durability and comfort compared to the bridgestone counterpart.
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jjbirch Banned 75 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: E60 530D M SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: england iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d m sport [0.00]	i have every faith in runflats that hasnt be repaired before, allways use mich'i PS2 and twice saved me being at the roadside, i would never repair them and use again as i have seen with my own eyes what happens to a repaired tyre at speed,
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08-15-2011, 03:17 AM	#27
jvsxn Lieutenant Colonel 101 Rep 1,727 Posts Drives: e-ninety Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (8)	I'm currently running Potenza RFT and simple Advans (mismatch due to early unexpected camber wear). Once the Potenzas wear out, I'm going to stop purchasing RFs altogether. __________________ Hiatus
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08-16-2011, 09:10 AM	#28
BMWsky Major 24 Rep 1,244 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Webster NY iTrader: (1)	Do you guys that have ditched the RFT's switch rims or stay with the same rims? I ask because I was going to use non-RFT's and the shop said they wouldn't install them on my stock 189's as the rims were specifically designed for RFT's. Is there any truth to that?
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08-16-2011, 09:26 AM	#29
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