BMW Style 189 Tire Question

hivitaminc · 08-31-2008, 05:59 PM

Hi,

I have a question regarding the RFT (Run Flat Tire) that comes standard with the Sports Package on a 335xi coupe, Style 189.

Can you replace this tire with a regular non-RFT tire? I've heard lot's of problems with noise and performance with RFTs, but I like the rim style for the 189. Can I just replace the tire on the same rim? Has anyone done this? Are there any recommendations on which brand of tire to use? I'm looking mostly for reliability (tires lasting 30,000 miles) and quietness (the RFTs are noisy).

Can you ask the dealer to swap out the RFTs for a non-RFT before you pick up the car?

Any experiences would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi C

rmorin49 · 08-31-2008, 06:54 PM

I don't know of any BMW dealer in the USA that will swap out RFTs for non-RFTs if that is what the car came with from the factory.

TMack · 08-31-2008, 10:15 PM

Yes, you can - and should, imo - put non-RFT tires on your wheels. Of course, you'll then need to carry a spare or a mobility kit.

No, your BMW dealer won't make this swap for you.

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hivitaminc Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: bmw 335xi Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: boston, ma iTrader: (0)	BMW Style 189 Tire Question Hi, I have a question regarding the RFT (Run Flat Tire) that comes standard with the Sports Package on a 335xi coupe, Style 189. Can you replace this tire with a regular non-RFT tire? I've heard lot's of problems with noise and performance with RFTs, but I like the rim style for the 189. Can I just replace the tire on the same rim? Has anyone done this? Are there any recommendations on which brand of tire to use? I'm looking mostly for reliability (tires lasting 30,000 miles) and quietness (the RFTs are noisy). Can you ask the dealer to swap out the RFTs for a non-RFT before you pick up the car? Any experiences would be appreciated. Thanks! Hi C
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rmorin49 Major 53 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: 11 335d/10 Z4 s30i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hagerstown, MD iTrader: (1)	I don't know of any BMW dealer in the USA that will swap out RFTs for non-RFTs if that is what the car came with from the factory. __________________ Colonel (Retired), US Army/Hagerstown, MD 2016 518ixdrive/MSport AW/Ivory White ED-01-10 2010 Z4s30i AW/Beige/Burl/ 6MT/SP/PP/CWP/NAV/ipod/USB/CA (retired) 2011 335d BS/Oyster/PP/CWP/NAV/ipod/USB(Daily Driver) 30+ mpg(retired)
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TMack Road Warrior 66 Rep 152 Posts Drives: '18 540i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	Yes, you can - and should, imo - put non-RFT tires on your wheels. Of course, you'll then need to carry a spare or a mobility kit. No, your BMW dealer won't make this swap for you.
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