View Poll Results: Have you ever noticed any rim bending with RFT's on?
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Runflat tyres as rim protectors against pothole bending
#11
Originally Posted by GP545iSport' post='274728' date='Apr 27 2006, 04:41 PM
I have hit a few pot holes in the last couple of years. But, there are two occurrences that come to mind. About a year ago, while traveling on Rt.7 in Connecticut, the highway crew decided to shave the highway and leave a 2 inch lip and not post signs. I am doing about 70 mph and of course boom! boom! my perfect balance is gone. Brought to BMW and they told me I have 4 bent rims, but it is not noticeable. But, what I did notice about a month ago, that there appears to be a bubble in my front left rim. So I proceed and purchase 2 new front Dunlop RFs and replace them last week. The tire shop mentioned to me as well that they were bent. This leads to my second occurrence, while drive south on the FDR right before the 71st exit middle lane, another huge pot hole, I nail the two left tires, boom! boom! I get off the exit and notice a bubble on both tires. :'(
So depending on the size of the pothole and speed, will determine rim and tire damage.
I have style 124 rims with DSST Sport01 RFs.
So depending on the size of the pothole and speed, will determine rim and tire damage.
I have style 124 rims with DSST Sport01 RFs.
No good news about Dunlops again.
Anyone with bubbles in Bridgestone RFTs?
#12
Originally Posted by Allymunro' post='274731' date='Apr 27 2006, 04:44 PM
Thank god for something positive on the RF's. I'm awaiting delivery of my new ride (see below) and I quizzed my dealer about the RFT's given all the negative publicity. He gave me a standard BMW sales job on why I should definately have them, so my car will have RFT's. However I was becoming a little dispondant about RFT's given all the negativity in this forum. So at least now I have one positive tick in the 'Yes' box.
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A few months ago there was another discussion on this board about runflats and bending rims. Most ppl said that since RFTs are stiffer, they do not absorb as much of the energy from the impact. Instead, they transmit more of the shock force to the rims, thereby making it easier to damage the rims compared to having regular tires.
#14
I think that it's kind of ironic that the following post got posted at around the same time. I think the stiffness of the RFTs contributed to the member's wheel being cracked.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=25089
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=25089
#15
Slecht! I rushed and voted yes, since i didn't read the whole poll question just, said yes to the title: RF tires DO protect the rim better than the normal tires but of course won't save you from every bad pothole.
And to conclude: Yes this is the 2nd plus for RF tires. Better protection, and the 1st Being able to continue driving. But that overall doesn't mean that they are better. I still consider RF tires to be a joke, i hardly wait till i get my 19s with PS2s. Then wait and see about carefull driving and pothole spotting .
And to conclude: Yes this is the 2nd plus for RF tires. Better protection, and the 1st Being able to continue driving. But that overall doesn't mean that they are better. I still consider RF tires to be a joke, i hardly wait till i get my 19s with PS2s. Then wait and see about carefull driving and pothole spotting .
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