Can I switch RFT tires using the same alloys??

michal12 · 10-28-2010, 02:21 PM

I am about to switch my summer RFTs for winter tires. Can I just switch the tires or do I need to buy another set of alloys? (easiness of the actual change aside)
Does frequent (2x a year) changing damage the run flat tires??
Thanks

SELAX43 · 10-28-2010, 10:08 PM

Good question about 2x changing a year damaging the tires. More importantly at least to me, should we expect a new set of scratched on the rims each time the tires are changed?

cb1111 · 10-28-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by michal12

I am about to switch my summer RFTs for winter tires. Can I just switch the tires or do I need to buy another set of alloys? (easiness of the actual change aside)
Does frequent (2x a year) changing damage the run flat tires??
Thanks

You can use the same wheels but it isn't very good for your tires and there is a 99.99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 999999999999% chance that the wheels will get damaged each time.

You are better off buying a second set of wheels for your winter tires. You'll also save money in the long run.

pruettfan · 10-28-2010, 11:17 PM

YES!!!

Gary@TireRack · 10-29-2010, 09:55 AM

Correct, you don't need another set but there are certainly advantages to having another set.

flip4335 · 10-29-2010, 12:38 PM

Second set of alloys would always be better...got mine from Tire Rack (LOL).

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SELAX43 New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 330i Jet Black on Black Dakota Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Good question about 2x changing a year damaging the tires. More importantly at least to me, should we expect a new set of scratched on the rims each time the tires are changed?
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