3rd Gen Michelin and Bridgestone RFTs

imperium2000 · 07-27-2009, 12:26 AM

Does anyone know when the next gen RFTs are due for release?

Gary@TireRack · 07-27-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by imperium2000

Does anyone know when the next gen RFTs are due for release?

There has been no news or announcements for any updates to these tires to the US market.

jasonintoronto · 07-27-2009, 10:20 AM

i emailed bridgestone and received no answer.

imperium2000 · 07-27-2009, 02:04 PM

Thanks. My tires are due for a replacement in about 6months. Hopefully they'll be out by then.

Gary@TireRack · 07-28-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by imperium2000

Thanks. My tires are due for a replacement in about 6months. Hopefully they'll be out by then.

Don't count on it. 6 months will be in the winter tire season and I've never seen Bridgestone introduce new summer performance tire outside of Spring/Early Summer.

The PS2 RFT would be the best runflat alternative available in the staggered 18" sizes.

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Gary@TireRack · 09-10-2009, 04:23 PM

I have a bit of new information on the Bridgestone third generation of tire.

Summary : The ride quality will be very near that of non runflat tires, but they aren't due out for a very long time.

More info :

Bridgestone did a long-lead press event this past June showcasing their “3G RFT” (Third Generation Run-Flat Tire) technology that promises to offer better ride quality than today’s run-flat tires while maintaining equivalent extended mobility in the event of complete air pressure loss.

Vertical stiffness comparison based on conventional non-run-flat tires (lower is better)

1st Gen Run-Flat 120

2nd Gen Run-Flat 115

3G RFT 105

Conventional Tires 100

As you can see, Bridgestone has been working to close the ride-comfort gap when it comes to run-flat ride quality.

Unfortunately while the technological progress is good, we’ve been told the introduction of O.E. or aftermarket 3G RFT tires is still several years away.

AlanAZ · 09-11-2009, 10:20 AM

When will the PS@ RFT be avail in 325/328 sport pkg sizes, 225 & 255/17?

CubanJJ09 · 09-11-2009, 12:01 PM

wonder what the price tag is gonna be on those 3gs

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imperium2000 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 223 Posts Drives: BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1)	Thanks. My tires are due for a replacement in about 6months. Hopefully they'll be out by then.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	I have a bit of new information on the Bridgestone third generation of tire. Summary : The ride quality will be very near that of non runflat tires, but they aren't due out for a very long time. More info : Bridgestone did a long-lead press event this past June showcasing their “3G RFT” (Third Generation Run-Flat Tire) technology that promises to offer better ride quality than today’s run-flat tires while maintaining equivalent extended mobility in the event of complete air pressure loss. Vertical stiffness comparison based on conventional non-run-flat tires (lower is better) 1st Gen Run-Flat 120 2nd Gen Run-Flat 115 3G RFT 105 Conventional Tires 100 As you can see, Bridgestone has been working to close the ride-comfort gap when it comes to run-flat ride quality. Unfortunately while the technological progress is good, we’ve been told the introduction of O.E. or aftermarket 3G RFT tires is still several years away. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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AlanAZ Captain 40 Rep 818 Posts Drives: E90 325i sport manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (4)	When will the PS@ RFT be avail in 325/328 sport pkg sizes, 225 & 255/17?
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CubanJJ09 Banned 169 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	wonder what the price tag is gonna be on those 3gs
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