any viable reason to get 19" RFTs?

dcho · 01-04-2011, 08:15 AM

I saw on tirerack that bridgestone makes 19" RFTs. could one argue that there would be any good reason to get these? I'm thinking one reason is that if I need to order a non-RFT tire and it is out of stock, the cost premium of the RFT would be offset by getting a rental car (the 1 is my only driver). unless its advisable to drive with 1 unmatching wheel/tire while I wait?

and by the way I don't plan on tracking the car often so performance isn't a high priority. I just need everyday drivability and dependability.

dcho · 01-04-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

Regular Summer High Performance tires with a repair kit and AAA or towing insurance is the standard solution.

Why 19" wheels?

i've got towing insurance (geico) and from what i understand the repair kit (i.e continental's) is a temporary fix? but your answer to the thread question is no?

imported_mega · 01-04-2011, 08:27 AM

the only type of tire damage that will strand you, will strand you with regular tires AND with runflats, and that's a bad tear or sidewall damage

I cant think of any reason anyone would want runflats, unless your extremely lazy, and do not want to use a mobility kit for a nail, not that I've ever had a nail go flat instantly either

dcho · 01-04-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

Regular Summer High Performance tires with a repair kit and AAA or towing insurance is the standard solution.

Why 19" wheels?

oh and 19"s because I want to get flamed for being a poser

. well I'm looking at some DPEs that will look good in that size. as stated above I don't plan on doing much or any track driving so performance isn't of the highest priority. (sorry

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Feyd · 01-04-2011, 09:39 AM

19's and RFTs? Ouch.

You must be a glutton for punshment because that car will ride like it has welded axels.... my nuts hurt just thinking about it.

I'd also be willing to bet that the RFTs will more than likely bend the lips on your DPEs in the first few thousand miles. The OEM runflats ruined the wheels on my Z4. Sidewalls are so stiff that they just transferred the force directly to the wheels.

dcho · 01-04-2011, 01:37 PM

OK OK starspecs or s drives it is!

Eyeman · 01-04-2011, 07:16 PM

I'm very happy with my Toyo T1r's. They also come in the rare 255/30/19 size.

Jaguar66 · 01-04-2011, 08:21 PM

The hard side walled 18" RFTs make hitting a pot hole a real threat to 18" wheels, much less for 19" wheels. Plus the higher dental bills from loose fillings.

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dcho Captain 33 Rep 947 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	any viable reason to get 19" RFTs? I saw on tirerack that bridgestone makes 19" RFTs. could one argue that there would be any good reason to get these? I'm thinking one reason is that if I need to order a non-RFT tire and it is out of stock, the cost premium of the RFT would be offset by getting a rental car (the 1 is my only driver). unless its advisable to drive with 1 unmatching wheel/tire while I wait? and by the way I don't plan on tracking the car often so performance isn't a high priority. I just need everyday drivability and dependability. Last edited by dcho; 01-04-2011 at 08:21 AM..
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imported_mega Colonel 123 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	the only type of tire damage that will strand you, will strand you with regular tires AND with runflats, and that's a bad tear or sidewall damage I cant think of any reason anyone would want runflats, unless your extremely lazy, and do not want to use a mobility kit for a nail, not that I've ever had a nail go flat instantly either __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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Feyd Major 348 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	19's and RFTs? Ouch. You must be a glutton for punshment because that car will ride like it has welded axels.... my nuts hurt just thinking about it. I'd also be willing to bet that the RFTs will more than likely bend the lips on your DPEs in the first few thousand miles. The OEM runflats ruined the wheels on my Z4. Sidewalls are so stiff that they just transferred the force directly to the wheels.
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dcho Captain 33 Rep 947 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	OK OK starspecs or s drives it is!
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Jaguar66 M Power 41 Rep 1,469 Posts Drives: '09 ///M-Sport 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Rafael iTrader: (3)	The hard side walled 18" RFTs make hitting a pot hole a real threat to 18" wheels, much less for 19" wheels. Plus the higher dental bills from loose fillings. __________________
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