Can I run runflats and non-runflats together???
09-04-2009, 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by spiros' post='997085' date='Sep 3 2009, 12:35 PM
I personally don't see any problem with this. Actually a member here - i think is called russian? - done this and he's very happy with the results
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='997599' date='Sep 3 2009, 08:29 PM
You're mixing tires (even front to rear) with very different handling characteristics -- IMHO the result under normal driving conditions isn't likely to be noticeable ... BUT, I suspect that spirited driving and emergency handling will be compromised.
I wouldn't recommend it!
I wouldn't recommend it!
Or this is just your opinion only?
09-05-2009, 09:17 AM
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Good gawd people, his car isn't going to explode or fall off the road if he mixes tires for a couple of months of regular driving. He's not going to the track or even on a hard run. Obviously, it's not ideal, it's a compromise.
OP, If you need more similar advice, just visit overlycautiousninnies.com.
It's fine for a short time. Just get a feel for it before drifting around the mall parking lot or running through crowded crosswalks full of children and the elderly.
OP, If you need more similar advice, just visit overlycautiousninnies.com.
It's fine for a short time. Just get a feel for it before drifting around the mall parking lot or running through crowded crosswalks full of children and the elderly.
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='997599' date='Sep 3 2009, 07:29 PM
You're mixing tires (even front to rear) with very different handling characteristics -- IMHO the result under normal driving conditions isn't likely to be noticeable ... BUT, I suspect that spirited driving and emergency handling will be compromised.
I wouldn't recommend it!
I wouldn't recommend it!
09-05-2009, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='999419' date='Sep 5 2009, 10:17 AM
Good gawd people, his car isn't going to explode or fall off the road if he mixes tires for a couple of months of regular driving. He's not going to the track or even on a hard run. Obviously, it's not ideal, it's a compromise.
OP, If you need more similar advice, just visit overlycautiousninnies.com.
It's fine for a short time. Just get a feel for it before drifting around the mall parking lot or running through crowded crosswalks full of children and the elderly.
OP, If you need more similar advice, just visit overlycautiousninnies.com.
It's fine for a short time. Just get a feel for it before drifting around the mall parking lot or running through crowded crosswalks full of children and the elderly.
09-08-2009, 09:08 AM
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Do you have a spare tire/ doughnut in your trunk?
BMW USA doesn't include them on cars equipped with runflats.
I switched away from runflats before taking delivery of mine. I had to buy a spare for the trunk or run the risk of being without.
I still have two dunlop 18" runflats off taken before devliery if anyone is interested, see below
BMW USA doesn't include them on cars equipped with runflats.
I switched away from runflats before taking delivery of mine. I had to buy a spare for the trunk or run the risk of being without.
I still have two dunlop 18" runflats off taken before devliery if anyone is interested, see below
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Originally Posted by Pauken4' post='1001779' date='Sep 8 2009, 01:08 PM
Do you have a spare tire/ doughnut in your trunk?
BMW USA doesn't include them on cars equipped with runflats.
I switched away from runflats before taking delivery of mine. I had to buy a spare for the trunk or run the risk of being without.
I still have two dunlop 18" runflats off taken before devliery if anyone is interested, see below
BMW USA doesn't include them on cars equipped with runflats.
I switched away from runflats before taking delivery of mine. I had to buy a spare for the trunk or run the risk of being without.
I still have two dunlop 18" runflats off taken before devliery if anyone is interested, see below
Also, to the OP:
I believe it is not at all recommended to mix r/fs and non-r/fs even if pairs of same are on different axles
You have a "new" vehicle so just keep it up to spec!
09-08-2009, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Kzang' post='999197' date='Sep 5 2009, 06:22 AM
Just curious.. are you an expert in tires to make such a statement?
Or this is just your opinion only?
Or this is just your opinion only?
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