Interesting statement about non-RFT on RFT cars...
Discussion
http://www.blackcircles.com/news/2010/aug/run-flat...
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If you have your car – with run flat rims – fitted with a tyre that does not have run flat technology, you could find that your insurance immediately becomes void. So, if you are then involved in an accident, you could be held accountable, with no financial cover to protect you.
Just a heads up - you may want to check with your insurance co before changing to non-RFT tyres on your Beemers.
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If you have your car – with run flat rims – fitted with a tyre that does not have run flat technology, you could find that your insurance immediately becomes void. So, if you are then involved in an accident, you could be held accountable, with no financial cover to protect you.
Just a heads up - you may want to check with your insurance co before changing to non-RFT tyres on your Beemers.
ks...I was told by a local tyre fitters that the car would be un-insured and the Warranty would be completely void.
I went elsewhere in fact Martins Tyres West End Woking Brilliant service very good value, and they repair punctures and do not try and flog you a full set of replacements, try them if you live near
I went elsewhere in fact Martins Tyres West End Woking Brilliant service very good value, and they repair punctures and do not try and flog you a full set of replacements, try them if you live near
have never understood this. i was refused service from two garages unless i fitted run flat tyres again; they both said that my warranty and insurance would be void. i went elsewhere and got some normal tyres fitted. the car subsequently went through its MOT (at BMW) with no issues
fitting different tyres is no different to choosing different oil, or different brake pads and may actually offer improved handling and performance, In the case of the non run flat tyres, this is indeed the case, the tyres being much more predictable in the wet, which is surely a good thing when it comes to your insurance!
fitting different tyres is no different to choosing different oil, or different brake pads and may actually offer improved handling and performance, In the case of the non run flat tyres, this is indeed the case, the tyres being much more predictable in the wet, which is surely a good thing when it comes to your insurance!
snorkel sucker said:
have never understood this. i was refused service from two garages unless i fitted run flat tyres again; they both said that my warranty and insurance would be void. i went elsewhere and got some normal tyres fitted. the car subsequently went through its MOT (at BMW) with no issues
fitting different tyres is no different to choosing different oil, or different brake pads and may actually offer improved handling and performance, In the case of the non run flat tyres, this is indeed the case, the tyres being much more predictable in the wet, which is surely a good thing when it comes to your insurance!
Blow out on the motorway and your car needs 2k worth of repairs, if runflats were fitted you'd have noticed a light on your dashboard and that's it???fitting different tyres is no different to choosing different oil, or different brake pads and may actually offer improved handling and performance, In the case of the non run flat tyres, this is indeed the case, the tyres being much more predictable in the wet, which is surely a good thing when it comes to your insurance!
christer said:
roofer said:
I have, its scaremongering....
It would be useful if you included details to support your statement so that we know the source of the confirmation. People are willing to believe all sorts of crap about run-flats. Such as not being able to repair a puncture (err.. well who would know better than the tyre maker; check on Goodyear's website which says puncture repair is the same as any normal tyre). They're just tyres, they have stiffer sidewalls than normal.
snorkel sucker said:
have never understood this. i was refused service from two garages unless i fitted run flat tyres again; they both said that my warranty and insurance would be void. i went elsewhere and got some normal tyres fitted. the car subsequently went through its MOT (at BMW) with no issues
Not surprising as BMW dealers are now advertising and advocating the fittment of winter tyres............. and they arn't runflat..... so the warranty issue is complete tosh as is the insurance issue.RFT's are not anti-blow out tyres they are just extra stiff sidewalls which don't overheat and disintigrate to allow you to run a car at a reduced speed a limited distance to get to a tyre depot in the case of a puncture.
aeropilot said:
Not surprising as BMW dealers are now advertising and advocating the fittment of winter tyres............. and they arn't runflat.....
Really? Odd that Bridgestone, Michelin, Vredestein and Pirelli all do several different models of runflat winters in the popular BMW sizes.I think the point of the article is that the suspension is set up to suit RFT tyres, and changing to normal tyres can compromise the suspension.
Edited by HellDiver on Monday 23 August 13:34
rich_vw said:
I was going to change to non-RFT's on the 1er earlier on in the year but phoned the insurance 'just to make sure' who requested a letter off BMW prior to agreement. I invested in new RFT's, could not be bothered with that kind of rubbish.
Exactly, i got much the same response, too much hassle. HellDiver said:
aeropilot said:
Not surprising as BMW dealers are now advertising and advocating the fittment of winter tyres............. and they arn't runflat.....
Really? Odd that Bridgestone, Michelin, Vredestein and Pirelli all do several different models of runflat winters in the popular BMW sizes.Carl_Spackler said:
snorkel sucker said:
have never understood this. i was refused service from two garages unless i fitted run flat tyres again; they both said that my warranty and insurance would be void. i went elsewhere and got some normal tyres fitted. the car subsequently went through its MOT (at BMW) with no issues
fitting different tyres is no different to choosing different oil, or different brake pads and may actually offer improved handling and performance, In the case of the non run flat tyres, this is indeed the case, the tyres being much more predictable in the wet, which is surely a good thing when it comes to your insurance!
Blow out on the motorway and your car needs 2k worth of repairs, if runflats were fitted you'd have noticed a light on your dashboard and that's it???fitting different tyres is no different to choosing different oil, or different brake pads and may actually offer improved handling and performance, In the case of the non run flat tyres, this is indeed the case, the tyres being much more predictable in the wet, which is surely a good thing when it comes to your insurance!
I run my Mini on normal tyres now as the ride is improved and they are a little cheaper for the same quality of tyre. I believe there are a lot of myths about swapping over to normal tyres but i've never had any problems getting insured or getting new tyres fitted.
That said I can see the advantage of being able to drive for a bit and find a tyre place if you just have a puncture in a RFT. Blow outs however - same result with both types.
SJobson said:
HellDiver said:
I think the point of the article is that the suspension is set up to suit RFT tyres, and changing to normal tyres can compromise the suspension.
E60s didn't get different suspension settings for the countries where they were sold with normal (non-RFT) tyres, did they?Gassing Station | BMW General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff