To RFT or not RFT...that is the question

Josh (PA) · 05-12-2015, 10:35 AM

I need new tires on the 135. It currently has Pirelli PZero RFTs. Tire size is 215/40/R18 front 245/35/R18 rear.

The rears are worn and there is a bubble in one of the fronts. I planned on cross shopping Michelin PSS and Conti Extreme DW and if the PSS were less than $25/tire more go that route. Unfortunately when I started digging, it turns out neither are offered in an RFT version for my size.

So I'm left with the dilemma of sticking with the crappy Pirellis to stay with Run Flats (+ almost $100/tire more). Or go the non-RFT route and risk being stranded. I'd throw a can of slime and a compressor in the trunk, but I've already had one flat and the bubble that easily could have been a flat with this car. It was nice driving home and to the tire store with the RFTs.

A spare kit is also a possibility, but the trunk isn't big and I'm sure I wouldn't be carrying it all the time.

I want to go the non-RFT route, I just need a little positive reinforcement.

05-12-2015, 10:35 AM	#1
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,531	To RFT or not RFT...that is the question I need new tires on the 135. It currently has Pirelli PZero RFTs. Tire size is 215/40/R18 front 245/35/R18 rear. The rears are worn and there is a bubble in one of the fronts. I planned on cross shopping Michelin PSS and Conti Extreme DW and if the PSS were less than $25/tire more go that route. Unfortunately when I started digging, it turns out neither are offered in an RFT version for my size. So I'm left with the dilemma of sticking with the crappy Pirellis to stay with Run Flats (+ almost $100/tire more). Or go the non-RFT route and risk being stranded. I'd throw a can of slime and a compressor in the trunk, but I've already had one flat and the bubble that easily could have been a flat with this car. It was nice driving home and to the tire store with the RFTs. A spare kit is also a possibility, but the trunk isn't big and I'm sure I wouldn't be carrying it all the time. I want to go the non-RFT route, I just need a little positive reinforcement. __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3