Wil nonRFT fit on original wheels?

Grumpa72 · 06-11-2009, 11:44 AM

My 2007 328xi Contis are just about shot at 19000. In addition, they are noisy and rough. Yes, I read what turned up in the searches and have been reading complaints about RFTs for a while. But I don't know if my OEM wheels will take standard tires. I already have an aftermarket jack, two cans of sealant and lug wrench so I am good to go with non-RFTs.

Comments? Fwiw, I don't want aftermarket wheels, if I don't have to have them.

perfectg · 06-11-2009, 02:14 PM

why not? I have dedicated winter tires non runflat mounted on my oem rims. then took the RFT and mounted them on CSL reps for summer.

KkSc · 06-11-2009, 02:30 PM

yes..it will..just find the right size of the tires..then you will be fine!

Grumpa72 · 06-11-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by perfectg

why not?...

Why not? Because it was my understanding that the rims for RFT had a special bead on them and I didn't know if that would allow standard tires to fit. Thank you for the help.

Now, I just have to figure out which tires to buy. I am looking for an all-around tire that gives good mileage, is quiet (which the Contis are NOT) and gives good traction, wet, dry or snowy. I don't race, don't drag, don't do anything that one would consider on the edge. Just a guy who really likes his BMW.

To those that have done this what tires are out there? I am off to the Tire Rack web site for their input.

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Grumpa72 Private First Class 1 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moon Township, PA iTrader: (0)	Wil nonRFT fit on original wheels? My 2007 328xi Contis are just about shot at 19000. In addition, they are noisy and rough. Yes, I read what turned up in the searches and have been reading complaints about RFTs for a while. But I don't know if my OEM wheels will take standard tires. I already have an aftermarket jack, two cans of sealant and lug wrench so I am good to go with non-RFTs. Comments? Fwiw, I don't want aftermarket wheels, if I don't have to have them.
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perfectg I pwn u 15 Rep 840 Posts Drives: 2012 Audi Q5 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	why not? I have dedicated winter tires non runflat mounted on my oem rims. then took the RFT and mounted them on CSL reps for summer. __________________
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KkSc Major General 175 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	yes..it will..just find the right size of the tires..then you will be fine!
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