RFT's + warranty is killin me

305coupe335i · 05-22-2009, 03:03 PM

after searching iv seen some threads of RFT's and bubbles forming. Last week I developed big ones(front passenger+rear passenger). Rear tire went flat and pretty much bursted on me

had bmw assist tow it to nearest dealership and now their saying warranty covers only the front tire since it has some tread left, rear not covered since tread is at a lower limit.

is their anything I can fight or argue as far as the bubbles go or am i screwed on this one? Hoping one of you guys can lead me into the right direction.

RPM90 · 05-22-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 305coupe335i

after searching iv seen some threads of RFT's and bubbles forming. Last week I developed big ones(front passenger+rear passenger). Rear tire went flat and pretty much bursted on me

had bmw assist tow it to nearest dealership and now their saying warranty covers only the front tire since it has some tread left, rear not covered since tread is at a lower limit.

is their anything I can fight or argue as far as the bubbles go or am i screwed on this one? Hoping one of you guys can lead me into the right direction.

Read your warranty coverage.
If it states a tread depth limit, and even most manufacturers warranties do, then take the warranty you can get and go buy new tires.

If you're under the limit for tread depth, then that tire is done, it's lived it's life, you need new tires.

Go with none RF, they cost much less.

305coupe335i · 05-22-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPM90

Read your warranty coverage.
If it states a tread depth limit, and even most manufacturers warranties do, then take the warranty you can get and go buy new tires.

If you're under the limit for tread depth, then that tire is done, it's lived it's life, you need new tires.

Go with none RF, they cost much less.

so i pulled the trigger and shelled out the money for the 2 damaged tires. Is it safe too replace the other 2 with non RF? kinda of like mixing i guess

ArabianSensation · 05-22-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 305coupe335i

so i pulled the trigger and shelled out the money for the 2 damaged tires. Is it safe too replace the other 2 with non RF? kinda of like mixing i guess

No, that will most likely hurt performance and safety depending on the location of the tires. Especially with Run Flats, they are heavier and have different traction than normal tires.

Go all RF if you've already bought the two.

305coupe335i · 05-22-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takashi

Read the fine print on your warranty coverage. Usually it will say how many km and / or tread depth before you are no longer covered.

If you brought 2 new run flats already, then buy 2 more (i.e. change all 4 together at the same time). You are not going to gain any performance if you mix and match.

performance? lol... i'm trying to save some cash here.

Budfox27 · 05-22-2009, 06:00 PM

Sell the car if you can't afford at least 4 non run flat tires.

LKNDC · 05-22-2009, 06:14 PM

I have some tires for sell for cheap PM me or check classifieds.

305coupe335i · 05-22-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Budfox27

Sell the car if you can't afford at least 4 non run flat tires.

blow me

Budfox27 · 05-22-2009, 11:44 PM

Get a better job. Stop spending your money on cosmetics.

305coupe335i · 05-23-2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Budfox27

Get a better job. Stop spending your money on cosmetics.

whats your occupation if you don't mind me asking?? easier said than done with this economy...pretty sure you voted for the troll who put us here in the first place... cosmetics lol.... trust me id buy your wife some implants and walk to work instead of paying for tires....

Budfox27 · 05-23-2009, 04:25 AM

Typical Bush derangement syndrome. All Bush's fault. The entire world is in a recession you idiot and democrats are largely responsible for the sub-prime mortgage mess among other things. Each party is not fiscally responsible, both owned by special interests. And my wife already has fake tits.

No more hate though. Good luck with your issue. You never know what situation you can end up in.

stressdoc · 05-23-2009, 05:38 AM

The stock rfts are expensive tires. You can get by with DD for a while mixing the new tires on the passenger side with the old ones on the drivers side, but it is a really bad situation as some of the previous posters have noted. You may be able to find some nearly new tires for much cheaper in the for sale section here. Whatever you do don't buy the 3 new tires from the dealer unless they price match with TireRack. And don't mix rfts with non-rfts.

TRICKE90 · 05-23-2009, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Budfox27

Typical Bush derangement syndrome. All Bush's fault. The entire world is in a recession you idiot and democrats are largely responsible for the sub-prime mortgage mess among other things. Each party is not fiscally responsible, both owned by special interests. And my wife already has fake tits.

No more hate though. Good luck with your issue. You never know what situation you can end up in.

LOL, that is so true, all the facts and information is out there for people to find out the real truth (thanks, Chriss Dodd and Barney Frank). They would rather trust a media that did nothing but blame Bush for everything from the economy to Hurricane Katrina. People likethat are truly victims of the media.
Do you see anything positive from all this government take over? Things are only going to get worse. I am sorry to get so political, but I'm very passionate about what is happening to our country. People truly need to wake up and get involved and see what's really happening out there.

Budfox27 · 05-23-2009, 01:34 PM

I'm just glad there are people out there! Keep up the good fight.

BmwOwnsMe · 05-23-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 305coupe335i

blow me

LMfao had me rolling!!!

305coupe335i · 05-23-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Budfox27

Typical Bush derangement syndrome. All Bush's fault. The entire world is in a recession you idiot and democrats are largely responsible for the sub-prime mortgage mess among other things. Each party is not fiscally responsible, both owned by special interests. And my wife already has fake tits.

No more hate though. Good luck with your issue. You never know what situation you can end up in.

305coupe335i · 05-23-2009, 03:52 PM

update...so I forked over the dough for all tires.Thats it after this i'm done with rft's, im sure if i searched around for a good deal i could have, but dealership started to threatin to charge me if i didn't return their loaner.

05-22-2009, 03:03 PM	#1
305coupe335i Private First Class 19 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 335i coupe sports pckg. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mia,FL iTrader: (0)	RFT's + warranty is killin me after searching iv seen some threads of RFT's and bubbles forming. Last week I developed big ones(front passenger+rear passenger). Rear tire went flat and pretty much bursted on me had bmw assist tow it to nearest dealership and now their saying warranty covers only the front tire since it has some tread left, rear not covered since tread is at a lower limit. is their anything I can fight or argue as far as the bubbles go or am i screwed on this one? Hoping one of you guys can lead me into the right direction.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-22-2009, 06:00 PM	#6
Budfox27 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2011 Blue Onyx 335is Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Sell the car if you can't afford at least 4 non run flat tires.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-22-2009, 06:14 PM	#7
LKNDC Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 260 Posts Drives: F06 640i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	I have some tires for sell for cheap PM me or check classifieds.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-22-2009, 11:44 PM	#9
Budfox27 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2011 Blue Onyx 335is Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Get a better job. Stop spending your money on cosmetics.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-23-2009, 04:25 AM	#11
Budfox27 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2011 Blue Onyx 335is Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Typical Bush derangement syndrome. All Bush's fault. The entire world is in a recession you idiot and democrats are largely responsible for the sub-prime mortgage mess among other things. Each party is not fiscally responsible, both owned by special interests. And my wife already has fake tits. No more hate though. Good luck with your issue. You never know what situation you can end up in.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-23-2009, 05:38 AM	#12
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,858 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	The stock rfts are expensive tires. You can get by with DD for a while mixing the new tires on the passenger side with the old ones on the drivers side, but it is a really bad situation as some of the previous posters have noted. You may be able to find some nearly new tires for much cheaper in the for sale section here. Whatever you do don't buy the 3 new tires from the dealer unless they price match with TireRack. And don't mix rfts with non-rfts. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-23-2009, 01:34 PM	#14
Budfox27 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2011 Blue Onyx 335is Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	I'm just glad there are people out there! Keep up the good fight.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-23-2009, 03:52 PM	#17
305coupe335i Private First Class 19 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 335i coupe sports pckg. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mia,FL iTrader: (0)	update...so I forked over the dough for all tires.Thats it after this i'm done with rft's, im sure if i searched around for a good deal i could have, but dealership started to threatin to charge me if i didn't return their loaner.
	Appreciate 0 Quote