Run Flats Be Gone

chris_s1 · 08-10-2010, 08:58 AM

I think there is a lot of mis-information about RFT's even amongst those who should know better. I got told similar from at least 2 places when asking for prices.

willhollin · 08-10-2010, 09:04 AM

Non rfts will fit on E9* rims no problem.

However, I think RFTs can only be fitted to alloy rims that were desgined for RFTs, so this is where they may be getting confused.

Jeff123 · 08-10-2010, 09:10 AM

Some tyre places say that the car is "designed for runflats." This just can't be true as the ES has runflats as an optional extra.

warriorboy · 08-10-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_s1

I think there is a lot of mis-information about RFT's even amongst those who should know better. I got told similar from at least 2 places when asking for prices.

and does your have non rfts?

Em135eye · 08-10-2010, 10:13 AM

I had to tell my tyre fitter it was fine to fit non RFTs to mine. Even then he rang head office - they told him it was fine. He looked a bit daft ;-)

warriorboy · 08-10-2010, 10:16 AM

that it! Ive decided blackcircles value choice, only £52 a corner

willhollin · 08-10-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by warriorboy

that it! Ive decided blackcircles value choice, only £52 a corner

Don't waste your money.

m1bjr · 08-10-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by warriorboy

that it! Ive decided blackcircles value choice, only £52 a corner

First dibs on the M-Sport parts.

pjs · 08-10-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by m1bjr

First dibs on the M-Sport parts.

magic77 · 08-11-2010, 04:15 PM

Took a trip to Bracknell Tyres where I have sourced my rubber for last 5 years from. They are always cheapest in the area and I find best at looking after wheels. Anyhow mentioned that I have E90 with RFTs and asked what my options are. Since I like my spine I left my car on standard 17" M Sport wheels it has helped the harsh ride. Even so asked about my options. Turns out the Falken 452s are available as RFT and non RFT. Prices turned out to be interesting

225/45/R17 is £85 (non-RFT) - £140 (RFT)
255/40/R17 is £100 (non-RFT) - £180 (RFT)

Talk about difference, I mentioned the ride was harsh roads around here are not best. He said Falkens are a good option as non-rft. So looks like come xmas it be set of these. Unless I can find Dunlop Sp9000s in the sizes since they worked wonders on my E46

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chris_s1 Major 37 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 E92 335d [8.66]	I think there is a lot of mis-information about RFT's even amongst those who should know better. I got told similar from at least 2 places when asking for prices.
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willhollin Major General 270 Rep 9,914 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Non rfts will fit on E9* rims no problem. However, I think RFTs can only be fitted to alloy rims that were desgined for RFTs, so this is where they may be getting confused. __________________
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Jeff123 Jeff 303 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport x-drive F30 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Some tyre places say that the car is "designed for runflats." This just can't be true as the ES has runflats as an optional extra.
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Em135eye Banned 177 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South West iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M135i 5 door [0.00]	I had to tell my tyre fitter it was fine to fit non RFTs to mine. Even then he rang head office - they told him it was fine. He looked a bit daft ;-)
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magic77 Brigadier General 263 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	Took a trip to Bracknell Tyres where I have sourced my rubber for last 5 years from. They are always cheapest in the area and I find best at looking after wheels. Anyhow mentioned that I have E90 with RFTs and asked what my options are. Since I like my spine I left my car on standard 17" M Sport wheels it has helped the harsh ride. Even so asked about my options. Turns out the Falken 452s are available as RFT and non RFT. Prices turned out to be interesting 225/45/R17 is £85 (non-RFT) - £140 (RFT) 255/40/R17 is £100 (non-RFT) - £180 (RFT) Talk about difference, I mentioned the ride was harsh roads around here are not best. He said Falkens are a good option as non-rft. So looks like come xmas it be set of these. Unless I can find Dunlop Sp9000s in the sizes since they worked wonders on my E46 __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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