To RFT or not RFT...that is the question - Page 3

Josh (PA) · 07-16-2015, 05:37 PM

And another one down, and another down ans another one bites the dust...

Alan · 07-16-2015, 07:24 PM

That looks borderline but I think you might be able to plug it.

Josh (PA) · 07-16-2015, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AF

That looks borderline but I think you might be able to plug it.

I asked at my tire place, they said no. They have plugged tires for me before, but the screw is too close to the sidewall.

New tire on order will be installed tomorrow $20 for mounting and disposal. This tire warranty has really paid off.

wdc330i · 07-16-2015, 09:46 PM

Wow. Do you have some kind of magnetic field in your tires?

lip277 · 07-17-2015, 01:49 AM

I went through a period of 6 months (about 3 or 4 years back) where I had about 3 or 4 tires with nails/screws in them.

I realized that I was driving next to a place where they were building an apartment building. It was on my way to work. I changed route and ... No more flats.

Funny how that happened.

blee · 07-17-2015, 09:11 AM

I'm about to get an influx of trucks as they start the final phases of our neighborhood. I've literally gone my entire driving life without a flat; not too hopeful that streak will continue.

Josh (PA) · 11-05-2015, 05:29 PM

You guys give the worst advice...

It took 3 plugs to get it to hold air and get me home.

bren · 11-05-2015, 05:33 PM

What? You made it home didn't you.

Josh (PA) · 11-05-2015, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bren

What? You made it home didn't you.

I was at my plant in Leola today when it happened. So it was 42 white knuckled miles. I did get home, but it was very nerve racking. I was surprised the plugs held up

I almost feel bad for my tire place. This will be the 4th or 5th replacement tire that I'm getting for free under their tire-care warranty.

I learned today 1 series don't come w/ a jack or lug wrench anymore. I'll be picking up an old e46 jack set and keeping it in the trunk. I still prefer the non-RFT contis to the RFT Pirellis that were on the car when I bought it.

Sharp11 · 11-06-2015, 12:10 AM

If the tire care place offers their own warranty, they're insured for it - no need to feel bad for them.

I wouldn't overthink the run flat vs regular tire problem - driving poses some time-honored risks, some are uncontrollable, like flat tires. Live and enjoy life, and call triple AAA when you get a flat.

07-16-2015, 05:37 PM	#21
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,528	And another one down, and another down ans another one bites the dust... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

07-17-2015, 01:49 AM	#25
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	I went through a period of 6 months (about 3 or 4 years back) where I had about 3 or 4 tires with nails/screws in them. I realized that I was driving next to a place where they were building an apartment building. It was on my way to work. I changed route and ... No more flats. Funny how that happened. __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

11-05-2015, 05:29 PM	#27
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,528	You guys give the worst advice... It took 3 plugs to get it to hold air and get me home. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

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07-16-2015, 07:24 PM	#22
Alan Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,664	That looks borderline but I think you might be able to plug it.

07-16-2015, 09:46 PM	#24
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,282	Wow. Do you have some kind of magnetic field in your tires?

07-17-2015, 09:11 AM	#26
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	I'm about to get an influx of trucks as they start the final phases of our neighborhood. I've literally gone my entire driving life without a flat; not too hopeful that streak will continue.

11-05-2015, 05:33 PM	#28
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	What? You made it home didn't you.

11-06-2015, 12:10 AM	#30
Sharp11 Vicarious Twitterer Join Date: May 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 06 330 cic ZHP Location: CT Posts: 7,566	If the tire care place offers their own warranty, they're insured for it - no need to feel bad for them. I wouldn't overthink the run flat vs regular tire problem - driving poses some time-honored risks, some are uncontrollable, like flat tires. Live and enjoy life, and call triple AAA when you get a flat.