Did I damage my RFT

Blixem · 06-12-2008, 09:19 PM

Hi Guys,

I recently picked up a 2006 330i with the sports package 18inch 162's. (Bridgestone Potenza RFT - 255/35/R18 90W)

On my home home (less than a mile from home), I got the 'Tire Puncture' warning. Got out and noticed 1 wheel looked slightly low.

drove home at 40km/h (+- 24mph) for 3/4 mile. At home I tested the tire and it was at 7.5PSI. Would this have damaged the tire? Can I just have the puncture fixed, or will I have to replace the whole tire?

Thanks
Mike

halB · 06-12-2008, 09:24 PM

RFT are usually good for 100+km with no pressure. 3/4 mile would not have done any damage. Just pump it up and reset the monitor.

TambourineMan · 06-13-2008, 12:40 PM

You should have them dismount the tire and carefully inspect inside. A good knowledgeable tire shop will be better able to advise you.

E90330iS · 06-14-2008, 12:21 AM

good luck!

06-12-2008, 09:19 PM	#1
Blixem Enlisted Member 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2006 e91 325xi Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Did I damage my RFT - short distance on low PSI Hi Guys, I recently picked up a 2006 330i with the sports package 18inch 162's. (Bridgestone Potenza RFT - 255/35/R18 90W) On my home home (less than a mile from home), I got the 'Tire Puncture' warning. Got out and noticed 1 wheel looked slightly low. drove home at 40km/h (+- 24mph) for 3/4 mile. At home I tested the tire and it was at 7.5PSI. Would this have damaged the tire? Can I just have the puncture fixed, or will I have to replace the whole tire? Thanks Mike
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halB Colonel 53 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	RFT are usually good for 100+km with no pressure. 3/4 mile would not have done any damage. Just pump it up and reset the monitor. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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06-13-2008, 12:40 PM	#3
TambourineMan Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 335xi coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Born in ME, In exile in MA iTrader: (0)	You should have them dismount the tire and carefully inspect inside. A good knowledgeable tire shop will be better able to advise you.
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06-14-2008, 12:21 AM	#4
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