03-19-2013, 02:38 AM | #24 |
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I would stick with the RFT's for the following reasons:
1. The ride of the car (on 16'' rims) is very compliant, even with the RFTs. It is more comfortable than the E90 was with 17'' and Non-RFTs. 2. The car is not a performance vehicle, so I am willing to comprise the cutting edge handling (for which I do not care, as I will not drive it in a ring) for the peace of mind. 3. New RFTs are quite good in terms of comfort and handling, compared to the older ones. Especially the ones from Goodyear, Michelin and Continental are top notch. 4. I like the safety and peace of mind of the RFTs.
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03-19-2013, 05:21 AM | #25 |
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After watching some puncture test videos on youtube, comparing RFTs with non-RFTs, I said to myself that I will never use conventional tyres again.
However, what happens when one of your RFT tyres is punctured and you are in the middle of nowhere (e.g. 150-200 km from the nearest workshop)? I think that a spare tyre is a MUST even for RFTs. Too bad the battery is mounted where the spare should be. |
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03-19-2013, 07:21 AM | #26 |
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There is a problem in the scenario you describe only if the tyre is detroyed and no just panctured. In this case, an only this, yes the RFT is useless and you need a spare wheel. However, the odd are in favour of you...I drive since 1993 and I never had a punctured tyre that was destroyed. In all cases (5 times in total) the tyre was repairable and if I had a RFT (in only 1 case the tyre was RFT) I would continue with no problem.
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What are your options? How safe would you feel thinking you will be passing the rest of your holidays with a punctured RFT? How are those problems solved by BMW Mobile Care? Can they provide you with a spare RFT? *This is a true scenario and I am sure it is not rare. It happened to us last summer in Crete with a rented Polo the second day we set foot on the island... The car had conventional tyres, the problem was solved in a few minutes using the spare wheel and 30 minutes later we were already enjoying our swim at the beach... I really don't want to imagine what would have happened if it had RFTs and no spare wheel... |
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I think it's because people tend to be robbed/raped/murdered (I'm being serious) when stopped on the side of the road at night in here. What I would recommend adding to your compressor kit regardless is a torch. Remember the rechargeable ones in the cubby hole used to come standard on BMWs? I see they don't even come on the top end models any more. What's up with that? Last edited by diesel20; 03-19-2013 at 10:13 AM.. |
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Here is my view on the subject: If the tyre is totally destroyed, then yes you can do nothing! However, this is a very rare case and I am willing to take my chances, instead of carrying around a spare wheel. Now if the tyre is just punctured, you have the following options, even in Crete (or any other isolated place): 1. Drive to the nearest tyre shop and have the tyre repaired, if possible. Yes RFT can be repaired (I have done it twice), as long as the structural integrity of the sidewalls is intact. 2. Replace the tyre with a conventional used tyre (pay max 50 Euro), just in order to get around and when you return home you replace it with the proper RFT tyre. I have done it with my Z4, when I had a flat tyre (non-RFTs) and the local tyre shop did not have my tyre size, so I mounted a different size used one just to be able to go home. Of course you should not drive with a punctured RFT around...it is not safe. At the end, all is matter of statistics. Personally I am willing to risk a bit (like 1%) than buy another wheel and carry it around with me in every journey I make. As for BMW mobile care, it is a good question. I do not know what they will do and what they are obliged to do. I think they will take you to the nearest BMW dealer and from there you have to deal with the dealer (find you a tyre, give you a loan car or whatever).
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Thank you for the analysis Fani!
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Are you sure you can renew bmw mobile care and if so do you know the cost? I agree that bmw mobile care is a very useful service. What is your opinion about service inclusive packages?
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The Service Inclusive Packages are good value, especially if you get the Total package which also works ar guarantee extension. However, it depends on the service frequency. If you stick to BMW CBS then the value is good. If on the other hand, for example you change oil every 10.000 kms (like I do), then the value is not good, since you are not covered.
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