Run Flat tires -- not?
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After reading the traffic on this form, I assumed that my 2006 530i (non-sport) came with run flat tires. After a bit of research, I noticed that my car is equipped with standard tires -- Goodyear Eagle RS-A 255/50R17. Was I supposed to get Run Flats? I must say that I am a bit disappointed since I like concept of being able to drive on a run-flat until a safe area is found to do a change.
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Originally Posted by Geo' post='219820' date='Jan 5 2006, 10:08 PM
After reading the traffic on this form, I assumed that my 2006 530i (non-sport) came with run flat tires. After a bit of research, I noticed that my car is equipped with standard tires -- Goodyear Eagle RS-A 255/50R17. Was I supposed to get Run Flats? I must say that I am a bit disappointed since I like concept of being able to drive on a run-flat until a safe area is found to do a change.
B: For grins, check and let us know what your spare tire looks like (real, with real wheel, or donut).
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Originally Posted by Geo' post='219820' date='Jan 6 2006, 05:08 AM
After reading the traffic on this form, I assumed that my 2006 530i (non-sport) came with run flat tires. After a bit of research, I noticed that my car is equipped with standard tires -- Goodyear Eagle RS-A 255/50R17. Was I supposed to get Run Flats? I must say that I am a bit disappointed since I like concept of being able to drive on a run-flat until a safe area is found to do a change.
No harm done! You can always do the same mistake I did.
My car came with standard 16" wheels and they where non RF's.
But then I bought the 18" Styling 123 wheel/tire package with Dunlop RF's.
The tires have to go next spring.
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Without double checking, I remember seeing a basic steel rim with a donut tire.
A: Consider yourself lucky.
B: For grins, check and let us know what your spare tire looks like (real, with real wheel, or donut).
All ears,
Ray Hull
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After reading the traffic on this form, I assumed that my 2006 530i (non-sport) came with run flat tires. After a bit of research, I noticed that my car is equipped with standard tires -- Goodyear Eagle RS-A 255/50R17. Was I supposed to get Run Flats? I must say that I am a bit disappointed since I like concept of being able to drive on a run-flat until a safe area is found to do a change.
B: For grins, check and let us know what your spare tire looks like (real, with real wheel, or donut).
All ears,
Ray Hull
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Consider yourself lucky you did not get runflats..... I just switched from runflats to standard tires, and it's like a new car. So much better on normal tires, I can't begin to explain.
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Originally Posted by Geo' post='219820' date='Jan 6 2006, 03:08 AM
After reading the traffic on this form, I assumed that my 2006 530i (non-sport) came with run flat tires. After a bit of research, I noticed that my car is equipped with standard tires -- Goodyear Eagle RS-A 255/50R17. Was I supposed to get Run Flats? I must say that I am a bit disappointed since I like concept of being able to drive on a run-flat until a safe area is found to do a change.
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