[No1 Adidas]

Hello Guys,

Is it ok to change my tyres from run flats to non-run flats?

Advice would be appreciated on this subject.

Thanks.

[Frobius]

Tried searching?

[xPETEZx]

Short answer: Yes

I even called my insurer just to double check, and they said it was fine too.

[No1 Adidas]

Originally Posted by xPETEZx

Short answer: Yes

I even called my insurer just to double check, and they said it was fine too.

Thanks Petez, I heard from someone that the car is set up for to run with run flats, dont know how true that is!?

[briers]

It's not set up specially

Put normal tyres on, much better

[No1 Adidas]

Originally Posted by briers

It's not set up specially

Put normal tyres on, much better

Thanks for the info, yes I would probs feel a better drive, I did'nt want to take the run flats off iff I knew BMW had set the car up for to run with them on, was thinking about contacting BMW but I think I know what they would say - Keep them on as thats how the car was built with them on!

[mistryn]

Simple answe - Yes

You may get some tyre outfits saying they cant do it/unwilling as the car is designed for RF tyres. Simply just walk away as they dont know what they are talking about and are more than likely wanting to sell you expensive RF tyres.

Many people on this forum have changed to normal tyres (including me) and have commented it tranforming the ride/handling and less imnpact on the wallet as there are more brands to choose from.

Might want to give you insurance company a call to say you have changed but most likely they wont even batter an eye lid

Oh and also if you do decide to go down the non RF route have couple cans of tyre weld (or similar) and a compressor OR a space saver if you can fit one in the boot

[briers]

The run flats are so stiff there is little flex and sharp turn in which I do admire

But feedback is quite limited, there is no warning before they let go.

A good alternative tyre will give you best of both worlds

[No1 Adidas]

Originally Posted by mistryn

Simple answe - Yes

You may get some tyre outfits saying they cant do it/unwilling as the car is designed for RF tyres. Simply just walk away as they dont know what they are talking about and are more than likely wanting to sell you expensive RF tyres.

Many people on this forum have changed to normal tyres (including me) and have commented it tranforming the ride/handling and less imnpact on the wallet as there are more brands to choose from.

Might want to give you insurance company a call to say you have changed but most likely they wont even batter an eye lid

Oh and also if you do decide to go down the non RF route have couple cans of tyre weld (or similar) and a compressor OR a space saver if you can fit one in the boot

Thank very much for all your advice Mistryn

[No1 Adidas]

Originally Posted by briers

The run flats are so stiff there is little flex and sharp turn in which I do admire

But feedback is quite limited, there is no warning before they let go.

A good alternative tyre will give you best of both worlds

Thanks Ben;-)

[lowkick]

If you have enough time to do it today - DO IT!
I've been driving on 18' run flats, then went to 19 run flats... on e91 325 m sport

Last night I diid changed to 18 non run flat. The difference is stunning.
Completely different car.

[No1 Adidas]

Originally Posted by lowkick

If you have enough time to do it today - DO IT!
I've been driving on 18' run flats, then went to 19 run flats... on e91 325 m sport

Last night I diid changed to 18 non run flat. The difference is stunning.
Completely different car.

Don't know why BMW put RFT's on when you here that many people have a poor outcome for them, thanks for the info Lowkick.

[Frobius]

It's about weight saving. They can claim their car is lighter and more efficient because they don't have to drag a spare wheel around. They also work on the premise that (and I can't remember the statistic) very few drivers actually get flat tyres.

Hmm.. I've fucking jinxed it now haven't I?!

[dopper99]

I dont think it is about weight saving. Its simply so BMW can boast in their sales bunf that you can still drive their cars with a puncture, so deemed to be a "safer" car. Isnt that what run flats are about?

The average BMW driver (eg 320d repmobiles) probably dont care or know much about run flats so dont know any different. Its only us enthusiasts who are in the minority that see them for what they are.