RFTs

AlanQS · 04-20-2009, 11:53 AM

O.K. There is a growing trend on the forums so the simple question is this:

If at the time of buying your BMW you could have specified run flats or non-runflats, assume no financial penalties either way, what would you have done?

Dave_3 · 04-20-2009, 12:12 PM

The problem is that BMW have engineered some soft give back into the chassis mounts. Gives an odd feeling and does NOT curb the Tigger bouncing felt over rippled roads with RFTs.

If I could have the option of a traditional, well-developed, taut chassis and normal tyres I would take it without blinking (e.g. same as an M3).

I've been mulling over if I would buy another BMW and the RFTs seriously put me off. If my next set of tyres (will be changing from Bridgestones to PS2 ZP) don't improve matters I won't be buying BMW again.

D.

View Poll Results: Your tyre choice at purchase
I would have kept the run-flats	4	18.18%
I would have gone for non-run flats	18	81.82%
I don't care	0	0%
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04-20-2009, 11:53 AM	#1
AlanQS Colonel Drives: 320d SE Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 2,500 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 320d SE Coupe [0.00]	RFTs O.K. There is a growing trend on the forums so the simple question is this: If at the time of buying your BMW you could have specified run flats or non-runflats, assume no financial penalties either way, what would you have done? __________________
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04-20-2009, 12:12 PM	#2
Dave_3 Colonel Drives: F32 430D sDrive Msport Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO Posts: 2,571 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1973 Escort RS2000 MK1 [5.00]	The problem is that BMW have engineered some soft give *back* into the chassis mounts. Gives an odd feeling and does NOT curb the Tigger bouncing felt over rippled roads with RFTs. If I could have the option of a traditional, well-developed, taut chassis and normal tyres I would take it without blinking (e.g. same as an M3). I've been mulling over if I would buy another BMW and the RFTs seriously put me off. If my next set of tyres (will be changing from Bridgestones to PS2 ZP) don't improve matters I won't be buying BMW again. D. __________________ Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : Fully Loaded F32 430D M Sport sDrive : Previously Full-Spec 335D E92 2006 : Capri MK1 full rebuild in progress
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