Runflat wheel with non-runflat tire ?
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Originally Posted by IrishEyes' date='Oct 1 2005, 02:16 PM
[quote name='Peter530i' date='Oct 1 2005, 07:54 PM']damn 
see guys, it is still not 100% confirmed that a regular tire can be used on? runflat tire fitted rim
see guys, it is still not 100% confirmed that a regular tire can be used on? runflat tire fitted rim [snapback]177794[/snapback]
Otherwise, there are a number of us on the forum running with non-run flat tyres on run flat rims. ...
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[/quote]ok ok, it is just that a very few post made me wonder if it will really be ok
but I'm 99% confident it will be ok
wouldn't it be nice if every BMW dealership would know the answer?
yeah I wish :thumbsdown:
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Yes you can , runflat approved rims were even used in the E39.
The only difference in a little rim on the inside of the wheel that prevents the runflat from slipping off when you loose pressure. Its called a EH2 hump and has been on many many BMW wheels for years, long before runflats were standard
The only difference in a little rim on the inside of the wheel that prevents the runflat from slipping off when you loose pressure. Its called a EH2 hump and has been on many many BMW wheels for years, long before runflats were standard
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Originally Posted by E60Speed' date='Oct 1 2005, 02:53 PM
Yes you can , runflat approved rims were even used in the E39.
The only difference in a little rim on the inside of the wheel that prevents the runflat from slipping off when you loose pressure. Its called a EH2 hump and has been on many many BMW wheels for years, long before runflats were standard
The only difference in a little rim on the inside of the wheel that prevents the runflat from slipping off when you loose pressure. Its called a EH2 hump and has been on many many BMW wheels for years, long before runflats were standard
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Originally Posted by amigo525' date='Oct 1 2005, 03:43 PM
Are those run flat-tires that bad? i mean, is that sound that bad?
Another thing, it is mission impossible to drive on snow with run-flat tires??
Another thing, it is mission impossible to drive on snow with run-flat tires??
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driving with RFS or Non-RFS in the winter doeas not matter as far as they are WINTER TIRES. Driving on snow with summer tires = Mission Kill Yourself
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Originally Posted by IrishEyes' date='Oct 1 2005, 07:06 AM
[quote name='Peter530i' date='Oct 1 2005, 09:26 AM']thanks guys, that is what I thought, the rim is normal only the runflat tire is different. So sad that each BMW dealer gives me different answer. Some of them even in Munich mention that the rim is runflat too ????????
anyway, now can a size 225 tire be fitted to 17" style 122 rim (currently 245 size tire)
anyway, now can a size 225 tire be fitted to 17" style 122 rim (currently 245 size tire)
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[/quote]This is the correct fact. All rims can take non-run flat tires. Run flat tires can only be mounted on run-flat rims. These RF rims should be identified by the mfr. Some, not all, web sites do this.
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Originally Posted by ?gent99' date='Oct 2 2005, 02:19 AM
Naturally, if your car came with runflats, this should apply...if not...then you're fine but I don't know which cars come with runflats and which do not.
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so any other members who can personaly confirm regular tire swap on "RF"-rim?
also anybody knows if a 225 wide tire will fit 17" 122style wheel where 245 size is now? I believe it is 8J size rim
also anybody knows if a 225 wide tire will fit 17" 122style wheel where 245 size is now? I believe it is 8J size rim
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well so I did some research on our favourite tire shop and here is an answer about the sizes for 17" 122style BMW wheels.
Yes, width 225-245 will fit Good. Now I can order regular non-rf winter tires for those wheels
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Yes, width 225-245 will fit
Good. Now I can order regular non-rf winter tires for those wheelsLove this forum, AKA "BMW specialists Bible"