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11-14-2022, 02:47 PM | #1 |
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RFT puncture - what to do?
In June I replaced my rear 18" RFTs, staggered set-up so 275/40 Michelins, a bit expensive, OK. Then it turned out both my rear wheels were cracked, replaced them, even more expensive, OK.
Last week, as luck would have it, I picked up a nail in the middle of the tread, took the car to a near tire shop and they plugged it, no comments, no worries. Now, thing is I am getting concerned, as I read that ideally the tire should have been removed, inspected for internal sidewall damage and patched instead. Plus, do I drive occasionally in Germany up to about 180 km/h, so there's that. So, I am considering biting the bullet and replacing that tire, but replacing both almost new tires would be quite expensive and a waste... I have clocked about 8k kms since June, so I guess the tread difference would be acceptable? Or not? Car's RWD btw. Appreciate any thoughts. Thanks. |
11-17-2022, 12:48 PM | #2 |
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imho get normal tires, not rft
cheaper and feels way better |
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11-17-2022, 07:08 PM | #3 |
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Seconded, it's the first thing I did when I got my E90 and the exact same first thing I did when I got my F10. Night and day difference in the ride quality, even with the 20" wheels my F10 came with from the factory.
A set of Michelin tires will last you a long time and will make the already comfortable F10 even more comfortable. If you're worried about a flat, toss in a portable tire patch kit and an air pump in the trunk. |
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11-17-2022, 07:41 PM | #4 |
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Thirded, if that's a thing. Definitely better ride quality. And cheaper. And more options.
I personally prefer the Michelin all seasons or Continental sport contact all seasons from experience. I've heard great things about the Michelin summer ones, and will be trying those soon on my 6 series. And I keep a plug kit and cheap compressor In my trunk for issues. Or get AAA. |
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11-18-2022, 07:18 AM | #5 |
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Tires are an important safety feature --- not just for yourself but any passenger or any vehicle close by at the time. Either replace the tire (and its "partner"), OR take it in and patch properly.
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11-19-2022, 12:32 AM | #6 |
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You don't say how far you drove with no air pressure. If not at all or just a couple miles, you'll be fine unless you hit potholes with no air. Ideally the inside should be patched, but I've driven numerous plugged tires for a long period.
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11-20-2022, 11:26 AM | #7 |
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The same happened to me last week. My first thought was to replace it with non-rft tires, but local dealers are so busy had a tire shop plug it.
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11-21-2022, 07:48 AM | #8 |
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I've always plugged them myself on my own car as long as the tire hasn't deflated below around 20psi or so and is in the tread and not right beside the sidewall. I agree patching from the inside would be the best option though.
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12-05-2022, 11:18 PM | #9 |
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Tire is probably fine, but it could have internal damage and should have been inspected when they patched it. Also an internal plug/patch combo is the way to go. Most shops use this, so it may have been done that way.
And fourthed, non-RFT Michelin all seasons are the way to go! |
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