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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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Well, I picked up a screw in an almost new 245x40x18 Dunlop RF. It's in the shoulder, so it's unrepairable. Can the style 124 wheels, standard on the 545 with sport package, be used with non-run-flat tires?
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by goodman' post='846011' date='Apr 13 2009, 03:31 PM
Well, I picked up a screw in an almost new 245x40x18 Dunlop RF. It's in the shoulder, so it's unrepairable. Can the style 124 wheels, standard on the 545 with sport package, be used with non-run-flat tires?
Yes they can, no problem
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Yes. I switched to non-runflats after two sets of free tires from BMWNA.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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OF COUSE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ALSO FOR COMFORT
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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You bet. See my sig.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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not just can, you should use a standard tires. after i switched from RFT's it's a much better ride. I have 124's too
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