Another "advantage" of RFT is if you do have a flat, your car's technology based on wheel speed and rotation still functions. These include ABS, Stability Control, Traction Control. With a conventional tire flat, these systems will not operate or will not operate properly as they're receiving mixed signals of rotation and speed from the flat corner.
I'm not saying RFT is the game-changing technology that ABS was (my '87 BMW has even has that), but it does provide valid safety benefits, if that's what you're looking for. No "false sense of security" since the USA's mandatory TPM system will still tell you you've got a flat, but real security in that you can still drive the car to a safe location.
Ask your wife or S.O. if she'd rather change a tire on the side of the highway in traffic and weather, or drive home and let you deal with it when she finally remembers to tell you about it.
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Sorry about the late reply/input, as I just stumbled upon it, but I have to personally agree that RFT are great and practical, at least for me..
My 2006 Mini S came stock with them, and have saved my bacon when I ran over a cluster of nails that were used in a air nailer gun.. 7 nails concentrated in a small area on my right front tire..
As probably fell off from some non secured load on a construction truck..
Allowed me to get to my tire place safely over 25 miles away and have all tires replaced, as was about time anyway.
Also when I used up the original soft performance tires on my 2003 BMW Z8 Alpina Roadster I decided to have those replaced with the RFT as well.
I have quite a few times had both cars up to just shy of their max speed ratings, (150 mph in the Alpina, 130 in the Mini) with no problems with handling performance concerns.
The Mini has the handling package fitted so it was always a little hard feeling, but I knew that when I ordered it. And wanted to feel the road as it drives like a go cart anyway.
The Alpina ride was a little stiffer after the installation of RFT but it felt sporty too. And with 2 different sized tires fitted on it, RFT have provided me with a level of confidence and security, especially being partially paralyzed on my left side, when driving that I will be able drive the car to a safe location until a flat bed tow truck arrives, or even to the BMW dealer..
FWIW. folks.. Kind regards, OKB