335xi RFT tires patching and lease turn in question

ironshiekh · 04-21-2012, 10:48 PM

Hi Guys,

I got my 335xi in September 2010 for a 3 year 36k lease option. After 3000 miles, one of my RFT tires got a nail in it (picture attached). I followed common wisdom and replaced all my tires with non RFTs. I thought that I'll change the non RFTs to RFT tires right before the lease turn in date so I could be well within the tread ware number that BMW wants. Now my question is whether I can simply get the earlier RFT patched and put it on my car when the lease termination time comes or do I need to buy a new RFT tire? Does BMW allow patched RFTs at lease turn in time? Btw, I have searched in the forums and have seen the mixed reviews of people patching RFTS and not. I don't think I drove a lot when I first noticed the nail so I should be okay as long as I can find somebody to patch the tires. Anyhow, I would greatly appreciate your advice in this matter.

Regards

SS e93 · 04-23-2012, 12:51 AM

As long as you are 100% positive you did not drive on it with 0 pressure, and the nail is within the area for a normal patch it is fine to patch. As far as lease return I do not know how in depth the inspection is, or how a patch shows up on the tread side.

LetsRock · 04-23-2012, 10:37 AM

Just plug it and keep your mouth shut. They don't look that close at the turn-in. They are mostly concerned with door dings and cosmetic flaws from wear-and-tear.

04-21-2012, 10:48 PM	#1
ironshiekh Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	335xi RFT tires patching and lease turn in question Hi Guys, I got my 335xi in September 2010 for a 3 year 36k lease option. After 3000 miles, one of my RFT tires got a nail in it (picture attached). I followed common wisdom and replaced all my tires with non RFTs. I thought that I'll change the non RFTs to RFT tires right before the lease turn in date so I could be well within the tread ware number that BMW wants. Now my question is whether I can simply get the earlier RFT patched and put it on my car when the lease termination time comes or do I need to buy a new RFT tire? Does BMW allow patched RFTs at lease turn in time? Btw, I have searched in the forums and have seen the mixed reviews of people patching RFTS and not. I don't think I drove a lot when I first noticed the nail so I should be okay as long as I can find somebody to patch the tires. Anyhow, I would greatly appreciate your advice in this matter. Regards Attached Images
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04-23-2012, 12:51 AM	#2
SS e93 Captain 30 Rep 850 Posts Drives: e93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new york iTrader: (2)	As long as you are 100% positive you did not drive on it with 0 pressure, and the nail is within the area for a normal patch it is fine to patch. As far as lease return I do not know how in depth the inspection is, or how a patch shows up on the tread side.
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04-23-2012, 10:37 AM	#3
LetsRock Private 2 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Annandale, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328xi [0.00] 2007 328xi [0.00]	Just plug it and keep your mouth shut. They don't look that close at the turn-in. They are mostly concerned with door dings and cosmetic flaws from wear-and-tear.
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