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But thats in the past. The 2006 is gone and I am waiting for a 2009 335xi.
If these are magic tires that don't need rotation or if the 3 series always puts even wear on the tires, then why waste time needlessly rotating the tires?
My 530i SP was a different story. Given the softer nature of the performance rubber, they were getting quite noisy by about the 12,000 mile mark, and so the following spring (when I was removing my set of winter wheels), I mounted the OEM rear wheels and tires on the front, and the fronts on the rear (same side in both cases), and the tire noise immediately went away. Given the success of that rotation, I continued to rotate the tires every spring from there-on-in.
Long story short, when I pony up for my next BMW, it will most likely be purchased with the Sport Package, and nowadays, that means staggered RFTs (i.e. wider in the rear than in the front), and that in turn means that rotations are basically impossible. With that factoid in mind, I'll probably spring for another set of front wheels, and then buy a set of four same-sized GFTs and run that set-up while I have the car (which will allow me to rotate the tires). When I dispose of the car, I'll remount the factor RFT rubber on the front wheels, and put the wider factory rear wheels/tires back on. That will leave me with two extra front wheels and tires, two extra tires off the rim, and most likely a set of four winter wheels and tires to dispose of. Hello? Craig's list?
Best regards,
Shipo
I hope you didn't drive after rotating yourself. You must have gotten very dizzy... :P
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
I have a '07 335i stock runflats with 3 bubbles. do i need to purchase stock run flats when im returning my lease? mavis is telling me i do but im wondering if i can just use another non run-flat brand? thanks for the help.
Regards,
OW
Best regards,
Shipo
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Just checked TireRack, and found the Conti RFT rear tires still on back order. My problem is that my car is leased , so I cannot have two brands of tires when the lease is up. However, even if I replace the tires with the more expensive BS or Pirelli now, there may not be enough threads left when I turn in the car at 36k miles. I definitely don't want to buy 2 sets of tires for a 3-year lease. Conti has a much better wearing rating that will surely last well over the 36k miles mark. I am keeping my fingers crossed that those rears will be available soon.
I am trying to locate a temporary spare tire. Supposedly, one exists that fits my car. Does anyone know if the newer Volvos have the same lug pattern as a BMW? Volvo uses the same size spare required for an E90 BMW, which is T125/80/R17. I can get a Volvo spare, but I need to make sure it fits the lugs.
http://gas2.org/2008/03/06/study-your-car-can-run-on-20-ethanol/#comment-26136
Field experience has indicated significant differences
in fuel quality: volatility, composition,
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale
in the United States and Canada. Fuels containing
up to and including 10% ethanol or other
oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight,
that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an
equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void
the applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.
Why would you be inquiring whether a 3 could be had without RF's, especially if you're characterizing them as you are? Why aren't you looking at something totally different...you sound like you can't stand BMW's - why do you care? :confuse:
Z
Btw, who (or what) is "Bangle"? Good luck with your quest!!
Z
Fwiw, I lived in Tokyo for 4 years and to refer to something or someone as "[non-permissible content removed]" is quite similar there to using the N word here in the U.S....(it could come back to haunt you).
Z
Of course, if the sidewall is slashed, blah, blah...then you can't fix 'em.
--RFTs, like Goodyear, Pirelli?
--Go Flats All Season?
Thanks
thank you
Maybe, he does, but he ain't supposed ta. :sick:
"Interestingly, some run-flat tire makers do not recommend repairing a run- flat tire given its uncertain condition after running flat even for a short period of time..."
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2007/06/run-flat-tires-.html
My 09 335xi should be here next week. barbera red with black int and dark poplar wood trim and every option except for the active steering.
Why ain't he supposed ta? There is absolutely no law that says that RFTs are any less repairable than GFTs. True, there is the issue of how many miles a flat RFT was "run flat", however, that's a judgement call on the part of the individual or shop doing the repair.
Best regards,
Shipo
I am interested in the 2007 335i sport or 2007 335xi sport in that order. RFT's on the 335i sport seem non-existent and what is there are VERY expensive. Seems the better route is the 335xi sport since they are simialar size and only 17's.
If I went with a 335i sport and converted to GFT's what is everyone doing about a spare. I don't want to take up an already small trunk. Does roadside assistance come tow you for free to have your GFT tire replaced or fixed? Do you carry fix-a-flat which I heard can mess up your wheels so not a good idea really.
Should I just play it safe and go with the 335xi sport since RFT's are more reasonable to replace? How many miles can one expect out of the Conti Contact's. I assume that my used BMW would have the dreaded Brdgestone's.
Should I just skip the BMW all together b/c of this issue. Thanks for your help.
My '09 335xi is on the way to the dealers. Delivery should be next week. But it will have to wait until the 27th when I get home from vacation.
Thanks
ContiConfortKit
Use tirerack.com for tire info. Lots of great info there.
Regards,
OW
Ingy
Regards,
OW
Thank you, Did as you described. Good selection. Talked to them, do appear objective.