hi, got rid of runflats

normanh · 04-13-2007, 12:50 AM

what have you done for a spare??

KJG66 · 04-18-2007, 12:24 AM

OK, someone has to ask the silly questions, so here goes.

If I do decide to replace the RFTs, on my car the back 2 tyres wear quicker than the front 2 of course, unless they have been rotated. So if I want to replace the back 2 RFTs, do you have to replace all 4, or will 2 RFTs be compatible with 2 normal tyres? I would hate to throw away the 2 good front ones

Would also have to investigate a spare tyre too.

Be kind with the responses

Kev

04-18-2007, 12:46 AM

I don't see a reason why you couldn't have a mix of 2 and 2...

VGR00 · 04-18-2007, 02:45 AM

A mix of 2 and 2 is no problem. As for the spare, who needs it !!! All you need is a can of sealer and a compressor to pump it up. A system like the M-Mobility that comes with the M3.

LEA69 · 04-19-2007, 01:04 AM

Ive foudn that the cost of RFT and standard 18" tyres arent that much difference in price. only thing that annoys me though is the fact that if I geta puncture in a RFT, im 'suuposed' to throw it out and replace the tyre unlike the standard I go to Beurepairs and for $20 i get it fixed/ patched. Another stupid annoying feature of the new BMW, i reckon RFT should have been made an "Option" to new buyers and not forced upon as the standard.

VGR00 · 04-19-2007, 04:45 PM

It will be interesting to see where RFT will be in 5 years time. Will they be standard fitment in over 50% of all new cars ???. Hmmm ... never know

xz22zx · 04-19-2007, 05:52 PM

I am happy with the ride and handling now the tyres are a few weeks old. I bought a can of tyre fix. As I drive around Sydney most of the time if I get a punture will leave the car at home or work and take the wheel off and take it to be repaired. This is what i used to do when I had a 206 gti 180. It came with no spare, just a can of stuff. I would only use the can as a last option as I do not know will happen to the rim and tyre when the stuff goes hard and they try to fix the hole.
Has anybody used the can fix option?

04-19-2007, 07:12 PM

I have to say, initial tyre costs aside, if you have to buy a new tyre for $450 rather than paying $20 for a puncture repair, RFTs are lousy value for money.

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04-18-2007, 12:24 AM	#24
KJG66 New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 323i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	OK, someone has to ask the silly questions, so here goes. If I do decide to replace the RFTs, on my car the back 2 tyres wear quicker than the front 2 of course, unless they have been rotated. So if I want to replace the back 2 RFTs, do you have to replace all 4, or will 2 RFTs be compatible with 2 normal tyres? I would hate to throw away the 2 good front ones Would also have to investigate a spare tyre too. Be kind with the responses Kev
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04-18-2007, 12:46 AM	#25
JameB Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	I don't see a reason why you couldn't have a mix of 2 and 2...
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VGR00 Major 53 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	A mix of 2 and 2 is no problem. As for the spare, who needs it !!! All you need is a can of sealer and a compressor to pump it up. A system like the M-Mobility that comes with the M3.
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04-19-2007, 01:04 AM	#27
LEA69 BORRIS the BMW! 24 Rep 369 Posts Drives: BMW E90 MSPORTS & BMW E34 535i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 M-Sports [0.00]	Ive foudn that the cost of RFT and standard 18" tyres arent that much difference in price. only thing that annoys me though is the fact that if I geta puncture in a RFT, im 'suuposed' to throw it out and replace the tyre unlike the standard I go to Beurepairs and for $20 i get it fixed/ patched. Another stupid annoying feature of the new BMW, i reckon RFT should have been made an "Option" to new buyers and not forced upon as the standard. __________________
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VGR00 Major 53 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	It will be interesting to see where RFT will be in 5 years time. Will they be standard fitment in over 50% of all new cars ???. Hmmm ... never know
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04-19-2007, 05:52 PM	#29
xz22zx New Member 5 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 330i step Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I am happy with the ride and handling now the tyres are a few weeks old. I bought a can of tyre fix. As I drive around Sydney most of the time if I get a punture will leave the car at home or work and take the wheel off and take it to be repaired. This is what i used to do when I had a 206 gti 180. It came with no spare, just a can of stuff. I would only use the can as a last option as I do not know will happen to the rim and tyre when the stuff goes hard and they try to fix the hole. Has anybody used the can fix option?
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04-19-2007, 07:12 PM	#30
JameB Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	I have to say, initial tyre costs aside, if you have to buy a new tyre for $450 rather than paying $20 for a puncture repair, RFTs are lousy value for money.
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