"Tom K." > wrote in message
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>> I replaced all 4 with non-RF tires that have a mileage guarantee of 45k
>> miles (no mileage guarantee on the RF).
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> Most summer performance tires, RF or not, have no treadwear guaranty. The
> big advantages to replacing the RFTs are cost and ride quality.

I replaced them with Bridgestone Potenza RE 960ES and they have a 40,000
mile warranty.

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>> I figure I can get them repaired if there is a slow leak (which has
>> happened in the past with my truck). If I get a flat on road I will have
>> AAA tow me back to the station and have the tire repaired. The dealer I
>> bought the tires from will reimburse me for the repair or do it for free
>> if I do it at one of their stores. I decided not to get the BMW mobility
>> kit because I have read the compressor may have difficulty in
>> pressurizing the tire if it is flat and it is difficult to repair a
>> non-RF tire when "goop" is sprayed inside.
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> You might try either the Airman Sparrow or Slime Powersport compressors +
> a plug kit as a cheap alternative to waiting the 2 hours for AAA. They
> take very little trunk space and as a side benefit, I haven't had any
> flats since getting them - I carry one in my car and motorcycle.
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> Tom K.
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I think I will wait for AAA.