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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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Ive got a m sport 535d, with the standard m sport 18 alloys, i was told u cant put normal tyres(non-runflats), on these alloys, these alloys designed for runflat tyres

so is this true?

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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by franky' post='430346' date='May 31 2007, 01:14 PM
Ive got a m sport 535d, with the standard m sport 18 alloys, i was told u cant put normal tyres(non-runflats), on these alloys, these alloys designed for runflat tyres

so is this true?

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Not true, they can take non-runflats as well. If by m sport 18 alloys you mean the style 135 wheels, I have them on my car with normal tyres. No problems...
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Old May 31, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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Any OEM wheel will do for RF's or non RF's.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 12:45 AM
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Untrue: I have non-rf Continentals on my m-sport 18" 135 wheels.

The car feels like it handles better, the ride is more pliant. Motorway noise is significantly reduced. I carry a couple of cans of tyre-weld in the boot.

At first it seems a bit odd though, you can really feel the softer sidewalls on non-rf tyres when turning, it almost feels like the tyres are underinflated.

Was it a good swap? Yes, I recommend it.
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