un Flat Tires a huge scam

[delhite]

umm havent had a flat tire yet but i do have the tire maintanence package so everything is covered..

[whoopy-do]

Not a big fan of the run flats either, replaced them on my Z4.. better handling/grip and road noise. not to mention price!

Now carry a tyre inflater kit costing £15.

[dbinc]

I agree with the people that said RFT's should have been an option, could have spent the money elsewhere.

[rh71]

Originally Posted by Investor

My biggest problem with RFTs is no spare. RFTs will get you someplace safely and then what do you do?

Again, you don't have a spare because you have 3rd row seats. If you didn't have the 3rd row, then there would be a spare back there. In Canada though, it doesn't come with a spare regardless. This is from all info I've collected in the past year.

BTW, the spare is only meant to "get you someplace" also, then you'd have to get a regular tire just the same. People are just complaining about the cost/hassle to replace. The advantages of RFT is that, like someone mentioned, you maintain control should there be a puncture and you don't have to get out and change it for the interim.

[Penguin]

> Any problems with driving with 2 RFTs and 2 regular tires?

I would expect extremely odd and perhaps dangerous handling, due to the significant difference in sidewall stiffness.

[MrAirbags]

RFT's can be repaired, as someone mentioned above. I had it done on my 6.

Having said that, I ditched my Bridgestone RFT's and got Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's on my 6. I also bought the BMW Mobility Kit to handle any incident, since my car doesn't come with a spare either.

I have noticed two huge differences in getting rid of the PS2's.

1) Handling is much improved. The RFT's felt like you were riding on wagon wheels;

2) Road noise is DRAMATICALLY reduced. Those damn things were loud. Before, I couldn't use bluetooth at highway speeds because of all the road noise feedback. The PS2's are MUCH quieter.

My $0.02.

[rh71]

Looking at tirerack's ratings for most RFTs, the noise and ride comfort are terrible, not to mention the poor treadwear. They are purely for "convenience".

[pseto]

Originally Posted by delhite

umm havent had a flat tire yet but i do have the tire maintanence package so everything is covered..

if the RFTs arent available from the manufacturer then you're screwed. RFTs for my 335 coupe were on national backorder for more than 6 months (luckily I havent had a flat yet) because the demand isnt there yet. I wouldnt be surprised if the same thing happens for the e70 (although I hope BMW/tire manufacturers learned their lesson).

I'm still running on my OEM RFTs and they arent loud at all after 18k miles. When I get new rubber in the spring, I'll probably get regular tires ONLY b/c they are cheaper.

[y5choi]

I was skeptical as well at first but after seeing this video, I'm convinced that it is worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwKDXAx86c

Enjoy

[MrAirbags]

Originally Posted by y5choi

I was skeptical as well at first but after seeing this video, I'm convinced that it is worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwKDXAx86c

Enjoy

Seemed like a very contrived "experiment", if you ask me.