3 RFT tires and 1 non-RFT tire?

Rayden · 11-13-2013, 02:22 PM

Hi guys, I recently purchased a 2007 X5 4.8i and they came with the OEM RFTs. It may have had a small bubble already on the left rear probably the day I took delivery but I didn't notice.

I am currently debating on whether to get non-RTF or keep going the RFT route when they are up for replacement. So now that I have this bubble on the left rear, and if I am leaning towards non-RFT once they are worn, is is advisable to start going to a non-RFT for the left rear for now?

.... and on the title I meant RFT ... and not RFT tire :-D

sparky-eg · 11-13-2013, 04:07 PM

Do you have a spare tire kit ?

Rayden · 11-13-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky-eg

Do you have a spare tire kit ?

No spare tire but the used car dealer provided a compressor kit for all cars that runs on RFT. If running this 3/1 setup presents a safety issue, then I will just get another RFT for the bubbled left rear.

Draper · 11-13-2013, 07:50 PM

I'd just get another RFT (or 2).

Always nice to have a matching set.

sparky-eg · 11-14-2013, 12:03 AM

Without a spare tire I never feel safe even if it is only one tire non RFT, I think you better stick to RFT and when you are due for a change of the complete set , change to non RFT, I dont have a spare tire, and I cant get myself one because I have got the 7 seats. Too bad I will have to live with RFT !

P1 · 11-14-2013, 07:59 AM

I agree with the above poster. Get two and gave a matching pair. If you want to save a little money, buy some take-offs!

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Rayden New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E90; 2007 X5 4.8i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	3 RFT tires and 1 non-RFT tire? Hi guys, I recently purchased a 2007 X5 4.8i and they came with the OEM RFTs. It may have had a small bubble already on the left rear probably the day I took delivery but I didn't notice. I am currently debating on whether to get non-RTF or keep going the RFT route when they are up for replacement. So now that I have this bubble on the left rear, and if I am leaning towards non-RFT once they are worn, is is advisable to start going to a non-RFT for the left rear for now? .... and on the title I meant RFT ... and not RFT tire :-D
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sparky-eg New Member 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: E70 X5, 4.8i M sport package Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Doha iTrader: (0)	Do you have a spare tire kit ? __________________ 08 X5 E70 4.8i, black sapphire, M sport package,7 seats. 09 Honda Accord EX, Black. 08 Subaru Impreza, Silver
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Draper Brigadier General 3460 Rep 3,995 Posts Drives: M4 Comp / Macan Turbo Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denver iTrader: (38)	I'd just get another RFT (or 2). Always nice to have a matching set. __________________ Current: G82 M4 Comp xDrive // Frozen Deep Grey Current: 95B.1 Macan Turbo // Dark Blue Metallic
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sparky-eg New Member 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: E70 X5, 4.8i M sport package Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Doha iTrader: (0)	Without a spare tire I never feel safe even if it is only one tire non RFT, I think you better stick to RFT and when you are due for a change of the complete set , change to non RFT, I dont have a spare tire, and I cant get myself one because I have got the 7 seats. Too bad I will have to live with RFT ! __________________ 08 X5 E70 4.8i, black sapphire, M sport package,7 seats. 09 Honda Accord EX, Black. 08 Subaru Impreza, Silver
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P1 Lieutenant General 11563 Rep 11,135 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	I agree with the above poster. Get two and gave a matching pair. If you want to save a little money, buy some take-offs!
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