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Old 02-10-2006, 11:45 AM
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Can you put regular tires on wheels designed for run flats?
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Yes.

There's no such thing as run flat wheels.
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='238030' date='Feb 10 2006, 04:02 PM
Yes.

There's no such thing as run flat wheels.
I believe your wrong.the rims that come with RFT's are designed for them,thats why many people with RFT's ask if you can change tires and use the same rims.
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='238030' date='Feb 10 2006, 09:02 PM
Yes.

There's no such thing as run flat wheels.
Er, actually there is! The 'run-flat' hub is of a special shape to hold the tyre in place better in the event of depressurisation. It's called a 'EH2' ridge.

However, 'normal' tyres will fit.
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Is there some kind of air pressure sensor in the wheel?????
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Originally Posted by BERM' post='238107' date='Feb 10 2006, 11:24 PM
Is there some kind of air pressure sensor in the wheel?????
No, the system uses rotational speed of the wheel to determine if there is pressure loss
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Originally Posted by colejl' post='238049' date='Feb 10 2006, 09:25 PM
Er, actually there is! The 'run-flat' hub is of a special shape to hold the tyre in place better in the event of depressurisation. It's called a 'EH2' ridge.

However, 'normal' tyres will fit.
Absolutely, non-run flats will fit without a hitch
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='238030' date='Feb 10 2006, 04:02 PM
Yes.

There's no such thing as run flat wheels.
Let me rephrase what I said then:

There's no such thing as run flat only wheels.
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Yup they'll fit fine... no worries..

Originally Posted by BERM' post='238107' date='Feb 10 2006, 03:24 PM
Is there some kind of air pressure sensor in the wheel?????

Nope not yet... they might soon...
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='238163
Yes.

There's no such thing as run flat wheels.
Let me rephrase what I said then:

There's no such thing as run flat only wheels.
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Well, actually there is a Run Flat system--From Michelin, that features a special wheel and tire. It's complicated and heavy, and obviously BMW chose to dodge that bullet, so that traditional tires could be mounted in their stead.

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