Run Flat Tires
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MapleLeaf
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Re: Run Flat Tires
Lifespan for RF seems to be shorter than normal tyres. 20,000km. Could be also bcos I use AYE everyday - very very rough road.
Noisy, but very convenient when a nail beats you to it - kena twice on way to son's school.
Can patch when nail is on flat face. Don't bother to read all the hundreds of articles on RF can patch or not.
Just make sure after every pumping of air, reset iDrive to get accurate reading.
Lifespan for RF seems to be shorter than normal tyres. 20,000km. Could be also bcos I use AYE everyday - very very rough road.
Noisy, but very convenient when a nail beats you to it - kena twice on way to son's school.
Can patch when nail is on flat face. Don't bother to read all the hundreds of articles on RF can patch or not.
Just make sure after every pumping of air, reset iDrive to get accurate reading.
Baby1M
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Re: Run Flat Tires
Errrr, 245/40/R18? Or do u mean 245/35/R18? May I ask is for 1 single tyre? Wow! Looks like my personal lobang is cheap, I got my 245/35/R18 at ~S$200 less before GST.MapleLeaf;907374 said:
I second that. Issue about RF cannot patch is in e yester-years, current 3rd/4th generation RF does not have patching issues unless kana sidewall.MapleLeaf;907375 said:
Baby1M
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Re: Run Flat Tires
My previous ride on non-RF is harder on my @ss compared to current with RFT, LMAO.
Anyway I am willing to forsake some comfort for more safety
Nope, it is actually still comfortable. RF are now into their 3rd or 4th generation era so the uncomfortable ride or hard on butts where many users complaint about is not really valid IMHO. Also I m not complainting taking an example below:leslie11;907958 said:
My previous ride on non-RF is harder on my @ss compared to current with RFT, LMAO.
Anyway I am willing to forsake some comfort for more safety
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Baby_Beemer
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Re: Run Flat Tires
Hi All, can i just ask separately....
1) the 116 comes with default 4 x RF tyres right?
2) If Q1 is true, we cannot use normal tyres unless we change our own tyres on the next round?
3) Is that true that RF tyres can only last for 20KM? Because it will be flat easier or the surface will go bald easier compare to normal tyres?
4) What are the real advantages of RF tyres? If there is no long distance drive say to go malaysia, etc.
Thanks,
BB
Hi All, can i just ask separately....
1) the 116 comes with default 4 x RF tyres right?
2) If Q1 is true, we cannot use normal tyres unless we change our own tyres on the next round?
3) Is that true that RF tyres can only last for 20KM? Because it will be flat easier or the surface will go bald easier compare to normal tyres?
4) What are the real advantages of RF tyres? If there is no long distance drive say to go malaysia, etc.
Thanks,
BB
Centurion9990
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Re: Run Flat Tires
kevinbmw lai liao...
kevinbmw;911611 said:
kevinbmw lai liao...
Baby_Beemer
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Re: Run Flat Tires
Hi Kevin, many thanks for the response!
But " RF would last for around 50-100KM and should not exceed speed limit of 80km/h."
How would anyone buy a BMW and keep @ 80km/h??
That just doesnt sound like a good buy at all..............
kevinbmw;911611 said:
Hi Kevin, many thanks for the response!
But " RF would last for around 50-100KM and should not exceed speed limit of 80km/h."
How would anyone buy a BMW and keep @ 80km/h??
That just doesnt sound like a good buy at all..............
Baby_Beemer
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Re: Run Flat Tires
Wait wait.... means RF tyres cannot go more than 80km/hr?? Is this what u mean????
Wait wait.... means RF tyres cannot go more than 80km/hr?? Is this what u mean????
kevinbmw
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Re: Run Flat Tires
Hi baby beemer,
what i meant was if the tyre is punctured, the RF will kick in and would last you a distance of 50-100km. Enough for you to drive to the nearest workshop to have your tyres changed.
The speed restriction is only advisable if your tyres are punctured. =)
Baby_Beemer;911626 said:Wait wait.... means RF tyres cannot go more than 80km/hr?? Is this what u mean????
Hi baby beemer,
what i meant was if the tyre is punctured, the RF will kick in and would last you a distance of 50-100km. Enough for you to drive to the nearest workshop to have your tyres changed.
The speed restriction is only advisable if your tyres are punctured. =)
