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      01-26-2013, 01:24 PM   #52
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Originally Posted by blschaefer1 View Post
Thanks. Just checked and I have the new design in the rear. Plus I'm running non-RTF Michein Pilot Super Sports. Hopefully I will be OK.
Got the car back today and HURRAH! - I now have the "NEW" design as well. I was able to measure the step down, that previously was 3mm at most is now 13mm. That is a huge difference in the stiffness capability over the old design. I have no doubt that, even with using RFT, the new design rim would take substancially more abuse before failure, it might bend before cracking. I have no cornerns or worries about any cracking issues using the Non RFT's with the new design.

Shame on BMW for not making this a "Voluntary Safety Recall"
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