Is this RFT able to survive?

IkeaBoy · 09-27-2009, 10:23 AM

I'm not an expert on these crappy RFT's. I need someone's opinion. Is this tire completely out of commission?

Lester · 09-27-2009, 10:26 AM

Yes - it is not safe to drive on.

IkeaBoy · 09-27-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester

Yes - it is not safe to drive on.

I figured that. Kind of ironic that the damage is done right by the safety warning.

4 new Hankook's are on their way.

rodi · 09-27-2009, 11:17 AM

i had one nearly that size that i drove on for nearly 2,000 miles.

Lester · 09-27-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rodi

i had one nearly that size that i drove on for nearly 2,000 miles.

If you knew about it, why would you drive on it? I hope not at highway speeds.

Mega Man · 09-27-2009, 03:11 PM

Is it a manufacturing defect, or did something happen?

IkeaBoy · 09-27-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mega Man

Is it a manufacturing defect, or did something happen?

I hit my normal amount of bumpy roads on that day. I didn't feel anything out of the ordinary that made me think I blew out a tire. It has a very slow leak at the spot pictured above.

ptack · 09-27-2009, 03:51 PM

You just need to monitor it very frequently. If it get's bigger you have to take it off immediately.

Mega Man · 09-27-2009, 04:05 PM

If you got the tire/wheel insurance, it'll be replaced!

If not, you said it all, a "slow leak." That's no bueno, IkeaBoy!

IkeaBoy · 09-27-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mega Man

If you got the tire/wheel insurance, it'll be replaced!

If not, you said it all, a "slow leak." That's no bueno, IkeaBoy!

I'll just enjoy the cheap Ventus V12's and try to forget about the rft's. I'll dispose of the tire pictured above and keep the other 3.

I won't have to hold my breath every time I go over a slight bump in the road. At least if I damage a Hankook, it'll be cheaper to replace.

jibaholic101 · 09-27-2009, 05:07 PM

RFT-runflats

Remove the Fucking Things

orangeman1026 · 04-07-2010, 05:55 PM

I just noticed the same bump on my front passenger tire. Is it safe to drive? I have service scheduled for next Thursday after work. I would drive it about 100 miles that day (to work then from work to the dealer). I have the tire and wheel warranty. Any advice would be appreciated.

pit1 · 04-08-2010, 11:29 AM

Hmmm...tough call. Chances are, you'll be fine. It would take another hit at or around that spot to blow. Sidewalls are stiff enough to hold at speed even with a tear. When the RFTs blow, the stiff sidewall keeps it from being too dramatic. I blew my RF at about 65 MPH, the car was barely disturbed, the only indicator was the tire pressure light.

I'd lean toward "you'll be fine" I won't recommend either, but assess the risk on what types of roads and speeds you'll be traveling. Can assume BMW won't cover a tow for that.

escobar929 · 04-08-2010, 11:37 AM

if you bought the tire plan this should be covered, if not, time to replace it. def not safe to drive it like that. why risk damaging the car

dragon1761 · 04-08-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by orangeman1026

I just noticed the same bump on my front passenger tire. Is it safe to drive? I have service scheduled for next Thursday after work. I would drive it about 100 miles that day (to work then from work to the dealer). I have the tire and wheel warranty. Any advice would be appreciated.

poke a nail on the tire. That would guarantee you replacement under warrranty. One of the sales rep told me that.

orangeman1026 · 04-09-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dragon1761

poke a nail on the tire. That would guarantee you replacement under warrranty. One of the sales rep told me that.

Interesting

Feyd · 04-09-2010, 10:30 PM

Wow... I need to give mine a good look.

I've hit some gnarly bumps here the last week or so (Chicago doesn't have all of its winter holes patched yet) and for the other two years I've owned the car I banged it pretty good on some of the streets around LA. I guess I'm lucky that I haven't ever had a bulge like that on mine....

Seems to happen frequently. *shrug*

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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Yes - it is not safe to drive on.
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orangeman1026 Private First Class 2 Rep 170 Posts Drives: UNO 09 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	I just noticed the same bump on my front passenger tire. Is it safe to drive? I have service scheduled for next Thursday after work. I would drive it about 100 miles that day (to work then from work to the dealer). I have the tire and wheel warranty. Any advice would be appreciated. __________________ 09 135i
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04-08-2010, 11:29 AM	#13
pit1 Captain 239 Rep 790 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: It's always Sunny... iTrader: (1)	Hmmm...tough call. Chances are, you'll be fine. It would take another hit at or around that spot to blow. Sidewalls are stiff enough to hold at speed even with a tear. When the RFTs blow, the stiff sidewall keeps it from being too dramatic. I blew my RF at about 65 MPH, the car was barely disturbed, the only indicator was the tire pressure light. I'd lean toward "you'll be fine" I won't recommend either, but assess the risk on what types of roads and speeds you'll be traveling. Can assume BMW won't cover a tow for that.
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Feyd Major 348 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	Wow... I need to give mine a good look. I've hit some gnarly bumps here the last week or so (Chicago doesn't have all of its winter holes patched yet) and for the other two years I've owned the car I banged it pretty good on some of the streets around LA. I guess I'm lucky that I haven't ever had a bulge like that on mine.... Seems to happen frequently. shrug
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