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I can't remember last time I got a flat....maybe 8 years....until a few weeks ago. Wife, son and I were coming home from long weekend at sister's...3 hours drive. Half way home, on a Sunday early afternoon, I'm in left lane on highway, hit a pothole or whatever crater was there, and pow....blew out right front. Cars all around, going maybe 70 or so...anyway, what would have happened without RFT? Don't know - maybe no blowout....maybe the worst.
Anyway, tire was completely damaged on side of rim - so limped it for 5 miles or so to a close by BMW dealer (lucky so close).
Next day, my dad drove up with my spare winter fronts, they swapped and he brought the car home. In parallel, I got in touch with one of the forum members who had RFT's in great shape after ordering non-RFT's. He sold me his front, for about $100 with shipping. Come Wednesday - RFT comes in, gets put on ($30) and there we have it - $130 and an extra 3 hours driving. I've had my 135i for 2.5 years.
Now, what's this about $900 in tire insurance?
Guys, keep buying non-RFT's and keep your RFT's for those that may need them.
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