Flat tire on the e90

Optimus Prime · 08-31-2007, 01:34 PM

After some snooping, it turns out that RFT's can be remounted... but you need somebody that knows what they are doing. I guess the bead and sidewall need to be treated a little more gently, and your basic bucket-head at Joe Blows tire shop can easily maul the crap outta the tire either taking them off or putting them on.

I'll keep my eye out for a used OEM tire. I won't need it until it's time to turn the car in.

I went ahead and ordered Winter wheels/tires and Summer wheels/tires.

basic 17" wheels with lm25's for the winter and 18" ASA AR1 with ps2's for summer. I also ordered the ContiComfortKit in place of a spare.

Once the OEM's are off, I'll take the flat around town and see if somebody can patch it up.

08-31-2007, 01:34 PM	#14
Optimus Prime Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Golf TDi Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 3,283	After some snooping, it turns out that RFT's can be remounted... but you need somebody that knows what they are doing. I guess the bead and sidewall need to be treated a little more gently, and your basic bucket-head at Joe Blows tire shop can easily maul the crap outta the tire either taking them off or putting them on. I'll keep my eye out for a used OEM tire. I won't need it until it's time to turn the car in. I went ahead and ordered Winter wheels/tires and Summer wheels/tires. basic 17" wheels with lm25's for the winter and 18" ASA AR1 with ps2's for summer. I also ordered the ContiComfortKit in place of a spare. Once the OEM's are off, I'll take the flat around town and see if somebody can patch it up. __________________ Jason