How is GoodYear Run Flat Tyre on F10?
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Re: How is GoodYear Run Flat Tyre on F10?
In my opinion, RFT are terrible. They are hard, noisy and uncomfortable. I changed to normal tyres and the entire cabin is so much quieter with ride more comfortable. While I would like to have a spare tyre, in close to 30 years driving experience, I only had to change a punctured tyre once. Frankly would rather call tow truck instead. If driving in M'sia, just keep the AA number handy. In terms of performance, I don't think any race driver will use RFT so if you have mod your ride for performance, one should considered ditching the RFT to complete the experience. No offence to those folks who prefer a RFT.
Having said that, I prefer a quiet and comfortable ride. I do think that BMW is saving a ton of money by not providing a spare wheel/tyre....a little cheapskate considering the price of the car. Even MB provides a spare wheel/tyre.
In my opinion, RFT are terrible. They are hard, noisy and uncomfortable. I changed to normal tyres and the entire cabin is so much quieter with ride more comfortable. While I would like to have a spare tyre, in close to 30 years driving experience, I only had to change a punctured tyre once. Frankly would rather call tow truck instead. If driving in M'sia, just keep the AA number handy. In terms of performance, I don't think any race driver will use RFT so if you have mod your ride for performance, one should considered ditching the RFT to complete the experience. No offence to those folks who prefer a RFT.
Having said that, I prefer a quiet and comfortable ride. I do think that BMW is saving a ton of money by not providing a spare wheel/tyre....a little cheapskate considering the price of the car. Even MB provides a spare wheel/tyre.
Re: How is GoodYear Run Flat Tyre on F10?
well said btan
thanks for sharing your personal view base on your personal experience
But some was not as lucky as you , because some are so unlucky that got puncture very often due to work /Luck
1 cant imaging when you got a flat tyre along expressway and recuse will only be there say 60mins and you have to wait under the hot sun or rain and hear the car passing by you at speed of 90km/h(some is faster)
(may be your family or friend or Guest)is with you.
If I have choice I will stick to runflat
btan;1117828 said:
well said btan
thanks for sharing your personal view base on your personal experience
But some was not as lucky as you , because some are so unlucky that got puncture very often due to work /Luck
1 cant imaging when you got a flat tyre along expressway and recuse will only be there say 60mins and you have to wait under the hot sun or rain and hear the car passing by you at speed of 90km/h(some is faster)
(may be your family or friend or Guest)is with you.
If I have choice I will stick to runflat
FatBoy1223
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Re: How is GoodYear Run Flat Tyre on F10?
Folks, dont have runflat tyres and i dont carry a spare. I use this emergency tyre repair spray can thingy. if there is a flat tyre, just discharge the entire can into the tyre - helps to temporarily seal the leak and inflate the tyre at the same time - gives you a chance to drive to a repair shop. this means you dont have to use runflat tyres. I always carry 2 cans in the car just in case i get more than one flat.....
Folks, dont have runflat tyres and i dont carry a spare. I use this emergency tyre repair spray can thingy. if there is a flat tyre, just discharge the entire can into the tyre - helps to temporarily seal the leak and inflate the tyre at the same time - gives you a chance to drive to a repair shop. this means you dont have to use runflat tyres. I always carry 2 cans in the car just in case i get more than one flat.....
Meek
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Re: How is GoodYear Run Flat Tyre on F10?
I thot of changing to non RFTs last time but din last minute. After that i killed one cos i drove into a deep pothole and ruptured the sideway. Later i punctured another by running over a bolt on the way home from work. Thank goodness both times i had RFTs.
I thot of changing to non RFTs last time but din last minute. After that i killed one cos i drove into a deep pothole and ruptured the sideway. Later i punctured another by running over a bolt on the way home from work. Thank goodness both times i had RFTs.
FatBoy1223
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Re: How is GoodYear Run Flat Tyre on F10?
I got mine from Autobacs. Several brands available.
Tyre is still repairable after using. Unfortunately, i get flats 2-3x every year because of where i work!
I will try to upload a pic later if I get the opportunity.
I got mine from Autobacs. Several brands available.
Tyre is still repairable after using. Unfortunately, i get flats 2-3x every year because of where i work!
I will try to upload a pic later if I get the opportunity.
Re: How is GoodYear Run Flat Tyre on F10?
The Lucky 1223 is enjoying his non runflat
to me is Pros and cons
only worry is while driving along express way with passenger inside imaging you need to drive real slow to get out of Express way
Driver wont worry because he had to protect his decision switching to Nor runflat
but others inside the car will probably ask him / her why no runflat tyre ?
Just MHO to share
sorry to hear your unlucky experienceMeek;1126752 said:
The Lucky 1223 is enjoying his non runflat
to me is Pros and cons
only worry is while driving along express way with passenger inside imaging you need to drive real slow to get out of Express way
Driver wont worry because he had to protect his decision switching to Nor runflat
but others inside the car will probably ask him / her why no runflat tyre ?
Just MHO to share
