Running flat an RFT

[kinyo]

After five years and 41,000 km, my 1 series finally suffered a flat tire, as indicated by a large red icon, and worse, its night time so no vulcanizing shop. As it has no spare tire, but equipped with Run-Flat-Tire, i had no choice but to run flat 20 km to home, thinking well, this is the time to see how RFT works.

Manufacturer says the tire is capable of running 80kph for 100 km, after which the tire would have to be replaced. Knowing an RFT could cost P15k in banawe (P30k at BMW casa!), I'm not inclined to abuse the flat tire, determined to have it vulcanized tomorrow, I drove an average 50 kph (peaked at 70kph) for the short 20km. Reached home without incident and checked the tire again. It does not look so flat after all!

Matigas pala talaga ang sidewall nito. Sana nga pwede pa mavulcanize bukas.

[aejhayl17]

After five years and 41,000 km, my 1 series finally suffered a flat tire, as indicated by a large red icon, and worse, its night time so no vulcanizing shop. As it has no spare tire, but equipped with Run-Flat-Tire, i had no choice but to run flat 20 km to home, thinking well, this is the time to see how RFT works.

Manufacturer says the tire is capable of running 80kph for 100 km, after which the tire would have to be replaced. Knowing an RFT could cost P15k in banawe (P30k at BMW casa!), I'm not inclined to abuse the flat tire, determined to have it vulcanized tomorrow, I drove an average 50 kph (peaked at 70kph) for the short 20km. Reached home without incident and checked the tire again. It does not look so flat after all!

Matigas pala talaga ang sidewall nito. Sana nga pwede pa mavulcanize bukas.

ayos yan sir ah... btw, what size of rims are those, and size of tires? are those oem tires from BMW?

[kinyo]

The tire is Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT 195/55R16, so 16-in rims. Yes, the magwheel is BMW OEM.

[aejhayl17]

The tire is Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT 195/55R16, so 16-in rims. Yes, the magwheel is BMW OEM.

i was asking sir if oem ang tires. comes with the vehicle nung brandnew pa ito?

[ssaloon]

Yup, AFAIK, walang spare tires ang mga 1-series Bimmers, lahat equipped with RFTs.

*kinyo, wala bang donut tire option for your car?

[aejhayl17]

Yup, AFAIK, walang spare tires ang mga 1-series Bimmers, lahat equipped with RFTs.

*kinyo, wala bang donut tire option for your car?

nice one for bimmers. ang mamahaling na gumong ay para sa mamahaling sasakyan.

now i'm beginning to realize why these top of the list high end car manufaturers are really expensive. kala ko dati 80% tatak lang, 20% quality. its the other way around pala. sorry ot

[my_BMW]

After five years and 41,000 km, my 1 series finally suffered a flat tire, as indicated by a large red icon, and worse, its night time so no vulcanizing shop. As it has no spare tire, but equipped with Run-Flat-Tire, i had no choice but to run flat 20 km to home, thinking well, this is the time to see how RFT works.

Manufacturer says the tire is capable of running 80kph for 100 km, after which the tire would have to be replaced. Knowing an RFT could cost P15k in banawe (P30k at BMW casa!), I'm not inclined to abuse the flat tire, determined to have it vulcanized tomorrow, I drove an average 50 kph (peaked at 70kph) for the short 20km. Reached home without incident and checked the tire again. It does not look so flat after all!

Matigas pala talaga ang sidewall nito. Sana nga pwede pa mavulcanize bukas.

you must have other cars to drive coz 41,000 km for 5 years is soooo unused. its either marami kang kotse or sobrang na baby mo ang BMW mo. usual kasi 15,000 to 20,000 km per year eh. sabi ng taga BMW pag di masyado ginagamit masisira din mga joints dahil di napapractice kaya gagastos din. mabuti pa gamitin para sulit ang gastos....just my point of view lang naman. but on the RFT bilib ako sa BMW. medyo matagtag lang pero yong akin ginawa kong 28 psi from 31 psi, so far satisfied naman ako sa ride.

[jonzjitsu]

I just had my rft replaced(warranty). What performance tires do you recommend? I checked the eagle f1 but they only have for 17's. TIA


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[larry0609]

I just had my rft replaced(warranty). What performance tires do you recommend? I checked the eagle f1 but they only have for 17's. TIA


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What's the size of your original tire? Maybe Michellin Pilot Sport or Bridgestone Potenza?


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[jonzjitsu]

What's the size of your original tire? Maybe Michellin Pilot Sport or Bridgestone Potenza?


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Sir it's 225/45/r18 TIA

[larry0609]

Kung RFT, I suggest look for Bridgestone Potenza R050A. Sa Michellin naman, look for Pilot Sport A/S3.


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[jonzjitsu]

Kung RFT, I suggest look for Bridgestone Potenza R050A. Sa Michellin naman, look for Pilot Sport A/S3.


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thanks for the tip sir.

[larry0609]

thanks for the tip sir.

OT: did you managed to join the local bimmer club?


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[Leo_Arz]

OT: did you managed to join the local bimmer club?


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Member ka sir sa bimmer club?


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[larry0609]

Member ka sir sa bimmer club?


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Hindi ako member and was trying to join kaya lang wala progress request ko. How about you, nakapag join ka na ba sa kanila? Kailangan kaya ng member sponsor to join the club?

[jonzjitsu]

Not yet sir too busy haha


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[bennbeley]

I just realized, my reply was for a question posted 3yrs ago. Im sure it has already become moot and irrelevant. Di ngbbasa ng date!

[jonzjitsu]

No problem sir. stock mags parin

[ronw123w124]

Was just browsing OLX Ph, may nakita ako doon nagbebenta ng compact spare for those who wants to get rid of their RFT's, yun nga lang nalula ako sa presyo nya, its 38k for a freaking spare tire.