RFT's, again!!!!!!
10-09-2009 | 01:24 PM
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Dealer and other people you spoke to are all talking rubbish.
You can replace the current RFT with NON-RFT without a problem a friend of mine runs a tire place in Edinburgh he does 4-5 cars a week all runflats.
I replaced my RFT 18's with 19 non RFT what a difference.
You can replace the current RFT with NON-RFT without a problem a friend of mine runs a tire place in Edinburgh he does 4-5 cars a week all runflats.
I replaced my RFT 18's with 19 non RFT what a difference.
10-09-2009 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Big_Scot' post='1028771' date='Oct 9 2009, 05:24 PM
Dealer and other people you spoke to are all talking rubbish.
You can replace the current RFT with NON-RFT without a problem a friend of mine runs a tire place in Edinburgh he does 4-5 cars a week all runflats.
I replaced my RFT 18's with 19 non RFT what a difference.
You can replace the current RFT with NON-RFT without a problem a friend of mine runs a tire place in Edinburgh he does 4-5 cars a week all runflats.
I replaced my RFT 18's with 19 non RFT what a difference.
It's clear the guys on here know more than the $tealers!
10-10-2009 | 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Jambers' post='1028791' date='Oct 9 2009, 10:43 PM
Cheers for that - where did you get your 172's from, BMW OEM? I've been looking at the immitations on ebay but don't if they are any good.
It's clear the guys on here know more than the $tealers!
It's clear the guys on here know more than the $tealers!
10-10-2009 | 04:13 AM
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step one NEVER go to the dealer lol
i was gonna swap to normal tyres but then i had a blow out and been able to just carry on driving, then drive to work the next day and drive to a good tyre place and just have it swapped for ?200 (ouchy) well it was all 2 dam convenient LOL so even though the ride is harsher and they cost more, due to my laziness they are staying lol
i was gonna swap to normal tyres but then i had a blow out and been able to just carry on driving, then drive to work the next day and drive to a good tyre place and just have it swapped for ?200 (ouchy) well it was all 2 dam convenient LOL so even though the ride is harsher and they cost more, due to my laziness they are staying lol
10-10-2009 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by russdx' post='1029182' date='Oct 10 2009, 07:13 AM
step one NEVER go to the dealer lol
i was gonna swap to normal tyres but then i had a blow out and been able to just carry on driving, then drive to work the next day and drive to a good tyre place and just have it swapped for ?200 (ouchy) well it was all 2 dam convenient LOL so even though the ride is harsher and they cost more, due to my laziness they are staying lol
i was gonna swap to normal tyres but then i had a blow out and been able to just carry on driving, then drive to work the next day and drive to a good tyre place and just have it swapped for ?200 (ouchy) well it was all 2 dam convenient LOL so even though the ride is harsher and they cost more, due to my laziness they are staying lol
10-14-2009 | 11:53 AM
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So I telephoned BMW GB Cust Services today and demanded an explanation 
Apparently they have stated that you can put Non RFT's on the standard M Sport alloys...and that it will affect the ride and nadling, but "some like it and some don't".
So come on then, those who have gone to Non RFT's - wh doesn't like it .... ? I bet there's not many!
Apparently they have stated that you can put Non RFT's on the standard M Sport alloys...and that it will affect the ride and nadling, but "some like it and some don't".
So come on then, those who have gone to Non RFT's - wh doesn't like it .... ? I bet there's not many!
10-14-2009 | 02:00 PM
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RFT's SUCK!!!! Move along now.......
10-14-2009 | 03:44 PM
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No contest Buddy,
I had Dunlop RTF's on standard 135 style 18" and having driven BMW for 12 years was shocked at how harsh the ride was - noisy too, especially on braking.
Read the forum posts, talked to 2 dealers who said 'we won't do it, suspension was designed for RFT's'. I realised the same dealer would sell you alloys with non-RFT as an option as part of your new car or as an aftermarket accessory! So clearly they were bullshitting.
I took the plunge, swapped to Michelin non-RFT's on the same 18" alloys and it now drives and is as quiet as BMW's should be. I LOVE IT.
My local garage says they have had a lot of BMW customers change back to non-RFT's and all on the original alloys.
There are a few good tyres other than the Michelin, so find something that has a good write-up to suit your pocket.
Good Luck,
I had Dunlop RTF's on standard 135 style 18" and having driven BMW for 12 years was shocked at how harsh the ride was - noisy too, especially on braking.
Read the forum posts, talked to 2 dealers who said 'we won't do it, suspension was designed for RFT's'. I realised the same dealer would sell you alloys with non-RFT as an option as part of your new car or as an aftermarket accessory! So clearly they were bullshitting.
I took the plunge, swapped to Michelin non-RFT's on the same 18" alloys and it now drives and is as quiet as BMW's should be. I LOVE IT.
My local garage says they have had a lot of BMW customers change back to non-RFT's and all on the original alloys.
There are a few good tyres other than the Michelin, so find something that has a good write-up to suit your pocket.
Good Luck,
10-14-2009 | 07:22 PM
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Only way to stop the RFT madness is to buy other brand cars. Unfortunately, I will be doing that unless the local dealer is willing to swap tires and give me a spare.......