How do you all think about the Ran Flat tyres?
08-29-2006, 11:53 AM
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I am okay with Run Flat, but will go with none run flat next.
08-29-2006, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Memotronic' post='328337' date='Aug 29 2006, 10:38 PM
with run flat you forget something called " comfortable "
...and tramlining!
I would never, ever, had believed that a leading GERMAN car magazine would say:
"Sorry to say that BMW uses RF tyres, they are bad for comfort and tramlining."
The article was about the new 335i C, but most of us Forum members knew it before!
Link: AutoBild Magazine, Germany
08-29-2006, 01:14 PM
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I guess replacement of the RFT could be done at any local tire shop with non-RFTs?
What abount the tire pressure monitoring system? It will work with any non-RFTs? Thought I read here on the forum that monitoring system is built into the valve stem.
Anyone care to share on this?
So far I am fine with the runflat, but will not be too happy if I have to replace one because it cannot be repaired due to a puncture.
What abount the tire pressure monitoring system? It will work with any non-RFTs? Thought I read here on the forum that monitoring system is built into the valve stem.
Anyone care to share on this?
So far I am fine with the runflat, but will not be too happy if I have to replace one because it cannot be repaired due to a puncture.
08-29-2006, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='295398' date='Jun 9 2006, 10:05 PM
This spring I had mine (with 2K on them) remounted at "MINIMUM RECOMMENDED" PSI and things have improved considerably in terms of daily jarring and thumping. Last fall, when the car was new, they were disturbingly harsh; now almost acceptable. Who knows what that lower pressure will do for wear/noise traits????
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Well, at 14k (total, about 8k on thump flats) I am getting my first new set this week.
The growling in the steering was unbearable. They did insist that I pay for an alignment, which I agreed to. Anyone else get that filip?Ray Hull
08-29-2006, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by low_ball_88' post='328370' date='Aug 29 2006, 05:14 PM
I guess replacement of the RFT could be done at any local tire shop with non-RFTs?
What abount the tire pressure monitoring system? It will work with any non-RFTs? Thought I read here on the forum that monitoring system is built into the valve stem.
Anyone care to share on this?
So far I am fine with the runflat, but will not be too happy if I have to replace one because it cannot be repaired due to a puncture.
What abount the tire pressure monitoring system? It will work with any non-RFTs? Thought I read here on the forum that monitoring system is built into the valve stem.
Anyone care to share on this?
So far I am fine with the runflat, but will not be too happy if I have to replace one because it cannot be repaired due to a puncture.
The TPM sensors are attached to the wheel (inside). The stem sticks out of the wheel, not the tire. I don't know everything for sure, but I would strongly suggest that you should not have a problem.
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