Switching runflats with non-flats
12-22-2004, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by dsms' date='Dec 22 2004, 12:14 PM
Has anyone changed out their runflats for non-runlats while keeping the OEM 18" wheels? If so, what tire did you choose?
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A funny related note - I buy my tires from tirerack.com and have a local mechanic install and balance them for $15.00(US) per tire. They were not prepared to remove the runflats. It took 3 guys almost four hours to pry them off.
The wheels look undamaged and despite the massive effort it took they still only charged me $15.00 per wheel.
They did however ask not to come back in the spring to reinstall the runflat summers.
I'm thinking about selling them on eBay. They only have 7919 miles on them.
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12-22-2004, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dsms' date='Dec 22 2004, 11:14 AM
Has anyone changed out their runflats for non-runlats while keeping the OEM 18" wheels? If so, what tire did you choose?
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12-22-2004, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Dec 22 2004, 06:48 PM
This would not work for me with staggered wheels, but if all of yours are the same size, you may be able to do it. Keep us posted or maybe there is someone out there who has done it.
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Originally Posted by dsms' date='Dec 22 2004, 01:14 PM
Has anyone changed out their runflats for non-runlats while keeping the OEM 18" wheels? If so, what tire did you choose?
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I went with the 245/40/18 TOYO Proxes 4, and they are doing great!
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12-28-2004, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by nickferr' date='Dec 22 2004, 07:32 PM
[quote name='dsms' date='Dec 22 2004, 12:14 PM']Has anyone changed out their runflats for non-runlats while keeping the OEM 18" wheels? If so, what tire did you choose?
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A funny related note - I buy my tires from tirerack.com and have a local mechanic install and balance them for $15.00(US) per tire. They were not prepared to remove the runflats. It took 3 guys almost four hours to pry them off.
The wheels look undamaged and despite the massive effort it took they still only charged me $15.00 per wheel.
They did however ask not to come back in the spring to reinstall the runflat summers.
I'm thinking about selling them on eBay. They only have 7919 miles on them.
Nick
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[/quote]Regarding your post, I was speaking with the manager of one of the Wheel Works in the Bay Area, inquiring as to whether he had a lot of folks asking to replace their run-flats. He didn't know of any that had changed beause they were disappointed in the factory setup, but he did make an interesting comment that his shop was "runflat certified", so I guess they have to have special training and/or special equipment for addressing runflats specifically. Just a note to others who may be shopping for replacements. Probably shouldn't be a problem with any of the major chains, but the Ma and Pa's could have some of the problems you described.
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Hi Stormace, I wonder if you could answer a question?...
I have the DSST runflats on my 18 inch 124 wheels. Pretty much the only affordable replacement in the UK is Michelin PS2 since Costco sell and fit for an amazing price.
However ; the Dunlops "protect " the expensive 124 style rims with a nice thick strong type of bead. This makes it almost impossible to "kerb " your wheels,
It's very useful!. Can you state whetehr the Michelin PS or any other tyre offers a sinmilar protection?
Thanks!
I have the DSST runflats on my 18 inch 124 wheels. Pretty much the only affordable replacement in the UK is Michelin PS2 since Costco sell and fit for an amazing price.
However ; the Dunlops "protect " the expensive 124 style rims with a nice thick strong type of bead. This makes it almost impossible to "kerb " your wheels,
It's very useful!. Can you state whetehr the Michelin PS or any other tyre offers a sinmilar protection?
Thanks!
12-29-2004, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by stu' date='Dec 29 2004, 05:42 AM
Hi Stormace, I wonder if you could answer a question?...
I have the DSST runflats on my? 18 inch 124 wheels. Pretty much the only affordable replacement in the UK is Michelin PS2 since Costco sell and fit for an amazing price.
However ; the Dunlops "protect " the expensive 124 style rims with a nice thick strong type of bead. This makes it almost impossible to "kerb " your wheels,
It's very useful!. Can you state whetehr the Michelin PS or any other tyre offers a sinmilar protection?
Thanks!
I have the DSST runflats on my? 18 inch 124 wheels. Pretty much the only affordable replacement in the UK is Michelin PS2 since Costco sell and fit for an amazing price.
However ; the Dunlops "protect " the expensive 124 style rims with a nice thick strong type of bead. This makes it almost impossible to "kerb " your wheels,
It's very useful!. Can you state whetehr the Michelin PS or any other tyre offers a sinmilar protection?
Thanks!
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FYI: I noticed my TOYO Proxes 4's have the same protective bead on them also, to protect the wheel from the curb.
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