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03-31-2013, 05:57 AM | #1 |
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Drives: 13: SG 135i M-Sport Cabrio 6mt
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Reacquainted with RFT's
It's been a while since I drove a car with rft's. On my old E92 I switched them out before I picked the car up from the dealer. When I picked up my new 135i vert on Friday I decided not to change them out since its still going to snow at some point this month so I figured I could deal with them for a month or so before ordering new tires. That was a mistake! It's baffling to me how a company that prides themselves on the ultimate driving machine can put such garbage on the four corners of the car. : New tires will be ordered today!
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03-31-2013, 01:08 PM | #2 |
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They figure the average BMW buyer doesn't care or can't tell the difference and it's a nice perk for dealers (drive that deflated runcrap right over and we'll replace it for you for only $500-600, unless you need a whole set which we also might have to sell you).
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03-31-2013, 02:23 PM | #3 |
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Yup! My third BMW with run flats. Last two BMW’s I had non-run flats within a week on taking possession of the car. I buy wheel, tires and TPMS. When I sell the car I put the nruncraps back on and do well at selling the aftermarket wheel, tires and TPMS package.
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03-31-2013, 05:10 PM | #5 |
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Except that you give up the tighter handling the run-flats provide, because of the stiffer sidewall and BMW has tuned the suspension for them.
I have used both non-runflats and the OEM Tires. The non-runflats give a better ride but you lose some sharpness in handling. Wish I could find a non-runflat that gives the same handling. Next might be the Michelin PSS or Bridgestone RE11. |
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03-31-2013, 05:17 PM | #6 | |
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I was told "drive it over here and we will find out which key you need then order it from Germany - it will take about a week - that will be $45 please." I bought four new lugs instead. The PSS were installed a few days later. Oh, and the PSS are awesome! Thanks for the recommendation Dack.
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