Three times in a row !! Very disgusting
01-31-2007, 12:36 PM
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i've had a RFT repaired (plug/patch from inside) and it was fine at "high" speeds.
ran the tire for 6 months before changing all 4.
***i had to find a slighty shadier tire shop who was willing to fix RFT's though.
ran the tire for 6 months before changing all 4.
***i had to find a slighty shadier tire shop who was willing to fix RFT's though.
01-31-2007, 12:44 PM
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?????? my BMW dealer fixed 2 of my RFTs, and they've ran fine at up to 15.0 MPH, dont know why anyone has a prob getting them repaired, they can be fixed just as any other tire
01-31-2007, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='385741' date='Jan 31 2007, 04:26 AM
You will however need to think about what you do in the case of a puncture; get a spare tyre to put in your boot or an alternative temporary solution to get you to the next garage or tyre centre.
01-31-2007, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by aosman' post='385785' date='Jan 31 2007, 06:00 AM
Excellent question! 
Did anyone ever successfuly repair a puncture on a RFT? 
Did anyone ever successfuly repair a puncture on a RFT? American Tire refuse to repair my damage due to their policy with RFT, so I went to a small repaire shop. It only cost me $5 bucks.
01-31-2007, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by lawguy' post='386018' date='Jan 31 2007, 01:48 PM
This post made me wonder......does the US sport package w/RFT's include a spare?
01-31-2007, 02:24 PM
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For the most speed ratings repairs are illegal, at least over here in Germany.
This is not only for RFT's, it's for all tires.
I haven't had a problem since I have the car, but roads in Germany are pretty clean...
This is not only for RFT's, it's for all tires.
I haven't had a problem since I have the car, but roads in Germany are pretty clean...
01-31-2007, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Matts' post='385730' date='Jan 31 2007, 01:02 AM
Hi Jay,
a screw can damage every tire, no matter if a runflat or a "normal" one.
Three times in a year.....hard to believe it happens accidentally.
Maybe a jealous neighbour?
Cheers
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a screw can damage every tire, no matter if a runflat or a "normal" one.
Three times in a year.....hard to believe it happens accidentally.
Maybe a jealous neighbour?
Cheers
Matts
I've had 4 nails in 3 months on my tires before... 3 times in 1 year isnt that unbelievable... its just bad luck.
01-31-2007, 11:30 PM
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A repairable version of RFT possible? I think that makes sense.You cannot trust the roads all the time.Seems like BMW will make RFT a standard feature in all cars.
02-01-2007, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jay_menon' post='386194' date='Feb 1 2007, 10:30 AM
A repairable version of RFT possible? I think that makes sense.You cannot trust the roads all the time.Seems like BMW will make RFT a standard feature in all cars.
I believe you must find the one (or maybe her
) who's putting screws under your tires and give him a lesson 
...or 
her??
02-01-2007, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='386196' date='Feb 1 2007, 04:04 AM
..but not in the faster ones M5-M6.
I believe you must find the one (or maybe her) who's putting screws under your tires and give him a lesson ...or her??
I believe you must find the one (or maybe her
) who's putting screws under your tires and give him a lesson ...or her??such a scenario really possible?? why would some one just do that? I think this is a potential problem with RFT tyres rather than a jelous neighbour.