RFTs are terrible

jester76 · 05-30-2008, 11:26 AM

Hey guys,

just wanted to vent again. I must have been driving too fast (e92 335) and hit a bump awkwardly because I noticed 2 bubbles in my right front tire. This happened to me about 6 months ago but involved both right side tires. I'm ordering a tired from a local shop $370 installed. Painful. The dealer wanted 420 for the tire and Tirerack wants 320 plus shipping. These things are terrible and expensive. Take home lesson? Drive slower, but it's so hard. Thanks for reading.

TheAcAvenger · 05-30-2008, 11:27 AM

Which RFTs do you have, if you don't mind me asking?

BES335xi · 05-30-2008, 11:29 AM

yeah man i feel you're pain i have bubbles right now on 3 of my tires. i have to call BMW and schedule an app. since i have InTIRE Insurance...
you should've got that....but!
it's still a pain going there every stickin' 2 or 3 weeks, so i'm just saving up a lil' and buying new Rims+Tires.
FUCK RFTS@!

pardon my french! but they really make me

- Bes.

jester76 · 05-30-2008, 11:35 AM

OEM.. Bridgestone Potenzas. In retrospect, I'll get the tire insurance next time.

danimal · 05-30-2008, 12:22 PM

I think I dislike the RFT's, but I haven't driven my car with non-RFTs, so I can't be sure. My car just seems so loud and over small bumps and cracks (like the Bott's dots on the freeway in Socal). And the ride seems a little jittery. The ride over larger bumps and dips is nice and firm, but the little things seem to just upset the tires. I want to try conventional tires when I replace the OEM Bridgestones, but I'm a little hesitant about those Fix-A-Flat kits. Can they really get me back on the road again for most flats?

-Dan

iatacs19 · 05-30-2008, 12:35 PM

I just went from VS7 + PS2 to OEM RFT and it's like driving on marshmallows.

m-technik · 05-30-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by danimal

I think I dislike the RFT's, but I haven't driven my car with non-RFTs, so I can't be sure. My car just seems so loud and over small bumps and cracks (like the Bott's dots on the freeway in Socal). And the ride seems a little jittery. The ride over larger bumps and dips is nice and firm, but the little things seem to just upset the tires. I want to try conventional tires when I replace the OEM Bridgestones, but I'm a little hesitant about those Fix-A-Flat kits. Can they really get me back on the road again for most flats?

-Dan

When i switched to non runflats my ride became much smoother, even though i upsized from oem 18s with RFTs to 19's on Falken FK452s with a lower profile tire. Buy a proper fix a flat kit that has a portable air compressor that plugs into your 12v outlet. Unless you have a full blowout you will be ok.

05-30-2008, 11:26 AM	#1
jester76 New Member 2 Rep 23 Posts Drives: E92, 335i. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	RFTs are terrible Hey guys, just wanted to vent again. I must have been driving too fast (e92 335) and hit a bump awkwardly because I noticed 2 bubbles in my right front tire. This happened to me about 6 months ago but involved both right side tires. I'm ordering a tired from a local shop $370 installed. Painful. The dealer wanted 420 for the tire and Tirerack wants 320 plus shipping. These things are terrible and expensive. Take home lesson? Drive slower, but it's so hard. Thanks for reading.
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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 134 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	Which RFTs do you have, if you don't mind me asking? __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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BES335xi Colonel 83 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: FBO+ N54xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 03/07 E90 335xi [1.00]	yeah man i feel you're pain i have bubbles right now on 3 of my tires. i have to call BMW and schedule an app. since i have InTIRE Insurance... you should've got that....but! it's still a pain going there every stickin' 2 or 3 weeks, so i'm just saving up a lil' and buying new Rims+Tires. FUCK RFTS@! pardon my french! but they really make me - Bes. __________________ JB4+usb \| P3 Vent Boost Gauge v2 \| BMS OCC \| BMS DCI \| AMS FMIC \| AR xi CL DP's \| BT Tool \| Edibias/NCSExpert/INPA BMW Coding \| Cyba Quad Exhaust tips \| M-Tech Rear & M3 Front Bumper \| Red Cyba Air Scoops \| Blacklines \| Vinyl Overlays \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| Matte Black Grilles \| LED Side Mirrors \| Rear Euro Fogs \| etc.. .
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jester76 New Member 2 Rep 23 Posts Drives: E92, 335i. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	OEM.. Bridgestone Potenzas. In retrospect, I'll get the tire insurance next time.
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danimal Captain 50 Rep 755 Posts Drives: '14 228i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 228i [10.00] 2007 BMW 328i Sedan [0.00]	I think I dislike the RFT's, but I haven't driven my car with non-RFTs, so I can't be sure. My car just seems so loud and over small bumps and cracks (like the Bott's dots on the freeway in Socal). And the ride seems a little jittery. The ride over larger bumps and dips is nice and firm, but the little things seem to just upset the tires. I want to try conventional tires when I replace the OEM Bridgestones, but I'm a little hesitant about those Fix-A-Flat kits. Can they really get me back on the road again for most flats? -Dan __________________ 2014 228i alpine white \| sport line \| 6-speed manual \| lighting package \| driver assistance package interior - black Sensatec \| aluminum & red trim
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iatacs19 Major General 459 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (8)	I just went from VS7 + PS2 to OEM RFT and it's like driving on marshmallows. __________________ If only BMWCCA Referral: 385628
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