RFT Replacement

mburg · 07-20-2007, 10:27 AM

I hit a large pothole on the hwy and bubbled an RFT on my 335i coupe - which then had to be replaced. I lease (45k mile for 3 yrs) so will likely have to replace the set before turn in. I am therefore thinking of running on non-RFTs during the lease and saving my current RFTs for the turn in at lease end. My local mechanic (BMW trained, private shop) carries Pirellis and I ran my previous 330ci on P-Zero Neros - which I liked, but he has been telling me about Nexen tires from South Korea. He's put them on BMW 540 and M5, and Mercedes AMG cars w/customers saying good things. The tires are under $100 each, even for the 335i tire size. Anyone have knowledge of these?

Also, what are ya'lls thoughts re/what to do about a spare? Get a donut and a small jack? Get the M3 "tire repair" kit (if so, what do you do about the "goop" on the inside of the rim when you replace the tire)?

Lastly, do the RFT valves need to be replaced when I put on non-RFT tires?

STE92VE · 07-20-2007, 10:34 AM

Best bet is to ask around on the tire forums to find out about the Nexens. From what I saw, they seem to be OK for the price.
Regarding a spare, if you have AAA or BMW roadside assistance, don't worry about it. Call if you get a flat and get flat bedded to a repair station.
Don't think the valves need to be replaced, just reset the RFTM when you put on the new rubber.

fizzle · 07-20-2007, 11:01 AM

yea make sure you reset. i just had mine put on and thought i was having another flat when the TPM went on. i just reset it at a rest area since i was traveling to upstate NY.

07-20-2007, 10:27 AM	#1
mburg MBurg 63 Rep 236 Posts Drives: '22 230 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	RFT Replacement I hit a large pothole on the hwy and bubbled an RFT on my 335i coupe - which then had to be replaced. I lease (45k mile for 3 yrs) so will likely have to replace the set before turn in. I am therefore thinking of running on non-RFTs during the lease and saving my current RFTs for the turn in at lease end. My local mechanic (BMW trained, private shop) carries Pirellis and I ran my previous 330ci on P-Zero Neros - which I liked, but he has been telling me about Nexen tires from South Korea. He's put them on BMW 540 and M5, and Mercedes AMG cars w/customers saying good things. The tires are under $100 each, even for the 335i tire size. Anyone have knowledge of these? Also, what are ya'lls thoughts re/what to do about a spare? Get a donut and a small jack? Get the M3 "tire repair" kit (if so, what do you do about the "goop" on the inside of the rim when you replace the tire)? Lastly, do the RFT valves need to be replaced when I put on non-RFT tires?
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STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Best bet is to ask around on the tire forums to find out about the Nexens. From what I saw, they seem to be OK for the price. Regarding a spare, if you have AAA or BMW roadside assistance, don't worry about it. Call if you get a flat and get flat bedded to a repair station. Don't think the valves need to be replaced, just reset the RFTM when you put on the new rubber. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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07-20-2007, 11:01 AM	#3
fizzle is it the 5oclock free crack giveaway? 234 Rep 17,453 Posts Drives: a motorized vee-hickle Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (14)	yea make sure you reset. i just had mine put on and thought i was having another flat when the TPM went on. i just reset it at a rest area since i was traveling to upstate NY.
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