switch to non R-Flats is complete

[mr wilks]

i was sceptical but it seems the hype is not all bluff , , ,
fitted the ZM / 5spoke splits with standard rubber earlier & after a 20 mile jaunt can say YEA ! there is a noticable difference
not gonna slag the RF's off because their party piece is really the emergency/puncture which i have yet to experience .
just gotta decide whether to fill all 4 or go for the inflator + gunk ?
oh & thanks for the meet & the sale Z4M-2006

 

[sars]

I think it's the tyre monitoring system thats the best safety aspect not the rft's, blowouts occur because you run a semi deflated tyre which gets very hot and then disintegrates.

The only two benefits I see with RFT's is you don't have to stop on a busy road to change a tyre, whish inherently risky and the second is saving space in the boot.

Anyway glad you are pleased with the new tyres

 

[Taz]

mr wilks, pics

 

[mr wilks]

mr wilks, pics

to quote dr hannibal lecter "all good things to those who wait "
soon as i can i will Mr T

what i will say is the rear offset looks a treat 8) my 20yr old son came out for a pic to post on his VW forum & said they looked "ripping" whatever ?

 

[Bing]

Told ya so :wink:

Very glad you're pleased with them Mr W. Jealous of your ///M wheels, pics required as Taz says

 

[Z4M-2006]

Great to meet up with you Andy..

And glad your liking the wheels....

You got a bargain..

 

[dell]

Must agree with you. Made the switch myself yesterday now running conti sport contact, much less road noise and goes where you point it. Now carrying a inflation kit and space saver. But I am a belt and braces sort of a guy!!

 

[dell]

Must agree with you. Made the switch myself yesterday now running conti sport contact, much less road noise and goes where you point it. Now carrying a inflation kit and space saver. But I am a belt and braces sort of a guy!!

 

[mrlozzer]

BMW must hate this forum.... There can't be many owners on here who are still running RFTs

 

[deka]

count me in swapped to a set of 452's a couple of weeks ago.... went up a wheel size too and the results are brill.... i was convinced the change would make that much difference but it does

 

[Ojiako Ojiako]

I have also made the switch today and have driven 60 miles from Gates in Carlisle.

I paid £498 for Falken 452's fitted plus wheel alignment plus a can of gunk. The differnce in the ride from Bridgestones runglats was like night and day they were great no tramlining and also didnt feel every bump. I would recommend Gates as well as quick and friendly service.

Also they were so quiet in comparison.

 

[TitanTim]

BMW must hate this forum.... There can't be many owners on here who are still running RFTs

I do

As Sars mentioned they have their benefits and downsides, but there are those that prefer a comfier ride and don't necessarily understand them. The E89 is improved over the old model in respect of this so no need to swap the runflats out

Regarding a blow out, fairly rare but could mean the difference between keeping control with runflats as the tyre stays on the rim opposed to leaving the road with non runflats.

Tim.

 

[mr wilks]

update to confirm just how different the non RF's have made my zed :? i'm not speechless but i am properly impressed & happy i was forced into it as i would probably have stuck with my bridgestones . . .
the wheels came with vredesteins on rear & maxxis on front so that couldn't carry on . . the maxxis had to go , ,so had a new pair of vredesteins fitted yesterday & just been out for a blast , ,
its even better now . .the nearest i have come to feeling the handling of a previous air cooled 964 . . sticks like glue on bends & zero twitchyness on the country roads . ride is softer & quieter , , a real joy !
if anyone is considering the switch you will not be disappointed providing you get decent rubber ( not maxxis )

 

[cj10jeeper]

The only two benefits I see with RFT's is you don't have to stop on a busy road to change a tyre, whish inherently risky and the second is saving space in the boot.

I think your second point is the reason manufacturers fit them. Specifically the real struggle they have on packaging to get everything in the car and keep class leading space for occupants and not have design compromises, etc. Of course sold to the public for safety, while reducing cost of the spare wheel and tyre.

Guess both manufacturers are getting better with suspension, designed and tuned, to make them work and later generations of tyre improved, but the original RFT's on old E46 suspension are appalling :thumbsdown:

 

[Adamski]

Good move sir

 

[mrlozzer]

I think your second point is the reason manufacturers fit them. Specifically the real struggle they have on packaging to get everything in the car and keep class leading space for occupants and not have design compromises, etc. Of course sold to the public for safety, while reducing cost of the spare wheel and tyre.

Given the higher cost of RFTs, you've also got to wonder whether there may also be some kind of reciprocal funding going on between the tyre and car manufacturers too...

 

[mr wilks]

I think your second point is the reason manufacturers fit them. Specifically the real struggle they have on packaging to get everything in the car and keep class leading space for occupants and not have design compromises, etc. Of course sold to the public for safety, while reducing cost of the spare wheel and tyre.

Given the higher cost of RFTs, you've also got to wonder whether there may also be some kind of reciprocal funding going on between the tyre and car manufacturers too...

how dare you !

i have to agree

& when ive finished testing the liquid that goes inside all 4 for the life of the tyre allegedly capable of self repairing puncture after puncture i will have confirmation that runflats are a expensive solution to a problem that need not exist :|

 

[mrlozzer]

how dare you !

i have to agree

& when ive finished testing the liquid that goes inside all 4 for the life of the tyre allegedly capable of self repairing puncture after puncture i will have confirmation that runflats are a expensive solution to a problem that need not exist :|

I await the results of this testing with interest!

 

[mr wilks]

how dare you !

i have to agree

& when ive finished testing the liquid that goes inside all 4 for the life of the tyre allegedly capable of self repairing puncture after puncture i will have confirmation that runflats are a expensive solution to a problem that need not exist :|

I await the results of this testing with interest!

unless i start using it for work & my france jaunts it could be quite a time before i expire the tyres

 

[ESP]

I think your second point is the reason manufacturers fit them. Specifically the real struggle they have on packaging to get everything in the car and keep class leading space for occupants and not have design compromises, etc. Of course sold to the public for safety, while reducing cost of the spare wheel and tyre.

Given the higher cost of RFTs, you've also got to wonder whether there may also be some kind of reciprocal funding going on between the tyre and car manufacturers too...

how dare you !

i have to agree

& when ive finished testing the liquid that goes inside all 4 for the life of the tyre allegedly capable of self repairing puncture after puncture i will have confirmation that runflats are a expensive solution to a problem that need not exist :|

What Brand / Products is this (how does it work etc....)?