Bridgestone RFT Generation 3

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-25-2010, 01:19 PM

Has anyone of you picked up a new BMW as of late?

If you did, do you know what Generation Bridgestone RFT you have ?

Is it 1, 2 or 3?

I understand Generation 3 is suppose to be better and quieter? I read last month that Generation 3 is only available in Japan at the moment? I just cannot locate the source anymore

Does anyone of you know how to tell if it is Generation 1, 2 or 3?

I know I ask a lot of questions here, however, I think the subject is close to all of you.... I think feedback here would be excellent for everyone

Thanks in advance to all posters !

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-25-2010, 05:34 PM

Kris from Amsterdam mentioned that the 3rd Generation has cooling fins on the side of the tire, that be one way to tell I guess.

Hope the fins don't make more noise then the first Generation of RFT

Gary@TireRack · 10-26-2010, 10:22 AM

Bridgestone 3G runflats are not available in North America, are not OE on any North American BMW model, and aren't due to this continent any time in the near future.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-26-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

Bridgestone 3G runflats are not available in North America, are not OE on any North American BMW model, and aren't due to this continent any time in the near future.

Thank you Gary you are the man as always

You know what Gary,

I stopped by at the Firestone Tire Dealership this morning displaying a big BRIDGESTONE Sign 4' x 4'

I asked the Manager "Please have a look at my tires they are 225/35/R19 Front and 255/30/R19 Rear all Bridgestone RFT on my 2009 BMW xDRIVE Z4 35i"

He did and I then asked him, "if I order a new tire what will it be G1, G2 or G3" he of course had no clue and then after consulting his manuals from Bridgestone said "I am in communication with Bridgestone all the time, no one told me anything about Generation 1, 2 or 3. Oh BTW your tire on your car is DISCONTINUED"

I thanked him and left.

Now should I have a flat I am thinking, will I need to purchase (2) two new tires to keep them the same thread design on the same axle? I wonder.

Great Job Thanks BMW and Bridgestone for taking such good care of us

enrita · 10-26-2010, 03:39 PM

just ditch the RFT and get some REAL tyres for your Z4

Gary@TireRack · 10-26-2010, 05:33 PM

In these sizes Bridgestone only makes one version of the tire, so you can't get it wrong

Its the standard original 050A RFT.

Gary@TireRack · 10-26-2010, 05:33 PM

Oh, and its not discontinued! Sounds like a dealer fail to me.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-27-2010, 12:59 AM

Thanks Gary, no worries I will never ever mount the RFT again anyway

David1 · 10-27-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

Thanks Gary, no worries I will never ever mount the RFT again anyway

Use the Michelin PS2 runflat and you will be happy.

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Mr. ///M3 RD Happy Camper 634 Rep 7,869 Posts Drives: C63 AMG & 280 SL on Weekends : Join Date: May 2010 Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 1969 Restored Merce ... [7.50] 2011 M3 Coupe TRADED [7.34] 1987 BMW 535is [1.00] Cars from the Past [6.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [9.59]	Kris from Amsterdam mentioned that the 3rd Generation has cooling fins on the side of the tire, that be one way to tell I guess. Hope the fins don't make more noise then the first Generation of RFT __________________ Cheers, Rolf-Dieter Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well, now my C6.3 AMG with 487 HP does it too ---> Click here for some good stuff I found
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	In these sizes Bridgestone only makes one version of the tire, so you can't get it wrong Its the standard original 050A RFT. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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