Looking to save $500 by going non-RFT, need opinion

MacR6 · 06-26-2012, 07:54 AM

It's time for new tires for my e92. I'm thinking about going with the Hankook Ventus V12 or the Falken 452's. These are both non-RFT. I am planning on going this route because it will save me about $500 over RFTs. I wanted to know from you all if this was more of a hassle when you got a flat? I know ppl have their opinions about ride and feel but I want to know if it turned out to be a hassle and should I just spend the extra money on the RFTs.

Also, anyone have a link to that continental tire repair kit thing?

thanks

wdeerfield · 06-26-2012, 08:39 AM

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=38

I went with ContiProContacts as they have great tread life, are quiet, and reasonably priced. and im not tracking my car. They were the stock RFTs and i switched to them as a non-rft.

MacR6 · 06-26-2012, 07:14 PM

thanks for the link

driverman · 06-27-2012, 10:07 AM

1st year: Bridgestone RFT's
2nd - 4th years: Michelin PS2 and Conti DW non-RFT's

During 1st year, I picked up 2 or 3 nails/screws. TPMS warned me of inconsistent pressure so I never drove on tires with low pressure. Therefore, they were repairable (once I found a shop that would touch them). Lost one tire due to nail in sidewall.

During last 3 years, I picked up one nail in sidewall so I had to replace the tire. But the tire held pressure so I could drive on it. The bottom is that I've never used my compact spare.

A RFT will allow you to drive with little or no pressure, but once you do, you can't repair it. Most of the time I get a nail or screw in my tire, it results in a slow leak which gives me time to get to a repair shop. The question is: "Do you often drive in situations where a flat tire could be a disaster?"

MacR6 · 06-27-2012, 01:26 PM

You're right. Just got to figure out what I'm willing to deal with.

Bme30 · 06-27-2012, 04:46 PM

HANKOOKs are great! you will like them, great tire for the price.

mlifxs · 06-27-2012, 07:08 PM

I've taken two nails since switching to nonRFT. it's not a big deal if you know how to plug a tire and dont travel in freezing cold or in a war zone.

techwhiz · 06-27-2012, 08:22 PM

I'm going to a non-RFT after the ones the dealer put on wear out.
Continental makes a nice compressor with sealant combo.

MacR6 · 06-29-2012, 09:27 AM

Bought the Hankooks with the replacement certificate from Discount tire. They are having $100 prepaid visa card and $80 rebate on Hankooks. That will pay for the compressor.

Thanks for the comments.

06-26-2012, 07:54 AM	#1
MacR6 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Looking to save $500 by going non-RFT, need opinion It's time for new tires for my e92. I'm thinking about going with the Hankook Ventus V12 or the Falken 452's. These are both non-RFT. I am planning on going this route because it will save me about $500 over RFTs. I wanted to know from you all if this was more of a hassle when you got a flat? I know ppl have their opinions about ride and feel but I want to know if it turned out to be a hassle and should I just spend the extra money on the RFTs. Also, anyone have a link to that continental tire repair kit thing? thanks
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06-26-2012, 08:39 AM	#2
wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2878 Rep 7,777 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=38 I went with ContiProContacts as they have great tread life, are quiet, and reasonably priced. and im not tracking my car. They were the stock RFTs and i switched to them as a non-rft. __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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MacR6 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	thanks for the link
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06-27-2012, 10:07 AM	#4
driverman Captain 40 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2008 328i 6MT - SOLD Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	1st year: Bridgestone RFT's 2nd - 4th years: Michelin PS2 and Conti DW non-RFT's During 1st year, I picked up 2 or 3 nails/screws. TPMS warned me of inconsistent pressure so I never drove on tires with low pressure. Therefore, they were repairable (once I found a shop that would touch them). Lost one tire due to nail in sidewall. During last 3 years, I picked up one nail in sidewall so I had to replace the tire. But the tire held pressure so I could drive on it. The bottom is that I've never used my compact spare. A RFT will allow you to drive with little or no pressure, but once you do, you can't repair it. Most of the time I get a nail or screw in my tire, it results in a slow leak which gives me time to get to a repair shop. The question is: "Do you often drive in situations where a flat tire could be a disaster?"
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MacR6 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	You're right. Just got to figure out what I'm willing to deal with.
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06-27-2012, 04:46 PM	#6
Bme30 Major 91 Rep 1,039 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: 'Merika' iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	HANKOOKs are great! you will like them, great tire for the price.
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 227 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	I've taken two nails since switching to nonRFT. it's not a big deal if you know how to plug a tire and dont travel in freezing cold or in a war zone.
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techwhiz Colonel 455 Rep 2,972 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	I'm going to a non-RFT after the ones the dealer put on wear out. Continental makes a nice compressor with sealant combo.
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06-29-2012, 09:27 AM	#9
MacR6 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Bought the Hankooks with the replacement certificate from Discount tire. They are having $100 prepaid visa card and $80 rebate on Hankooks. That will pay for the compressor. Thanks for the comments.
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