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Replacing run flats with normal tyres..
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Replacing run flats with normal tyres..
Hi guys,
I've tried searching for this topic but not really found any definiative answers...
Can normal tyres be fitted to wheels that have run flats on...?
Only i need to replace my rears soon and i wouldn't mind a slighty comfier ride, but i realise that a spare wheel would then be needed.
Thanks
I've tried searching for this topic but not really found any definiative answers...
Can normal tyres be fitted to wheels that have run flats on...?
Only i need to replace my rears soon and i wouldn't mind a slighty comfier ride, but i realise that a spare wheel would then be needed.
Thanks
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Re: Replacing run flats with normal tyres..
I thought replacing all 4 might be the answer, the fronts are brand new and the rears have a couple of thousand left in them. It's a tough call to make as i'm in no position to replace all 4...and then there's selling the run flats too.
Slightly off topic, but i'm looking to take off my door trim panels, in the quest of stopping the glass rattling...How difficult is removing the door cards? And what tools does this involve?
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Slightly off topic, but i'm looking to take off my door trim panels, in the quest of stopping the glass rattling...How difficult is removing the door cards? And what tools does this involve?
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The bottom bits are easy, getting the top bits off are a nightmare.
I put dampening material to stop them being tinny & ended up wedging it open from underneath coz I just couldn't get them off. Don't try taking them off without the instructions as u need to be very careful with the airbags
Best of luck, am sure someone on fleabay will take yr RFT's off u
I put dampening material to stop them being tinny & ended up wedging it open from underneath coz I just couldn't get them off. Don't try taking them off without the instructions as u need to be very careful with the airbags
Best of luck, am sure someone on fleabay will take yr RFT's off u
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Re: Replacing run flats with normal tyres..
Great, thanks for the link and advise, think it might be worth getting a haynes manual in that case...will always come in handy!
Back to the tyres situation....i think i read a post on here somewhere that some was running run flats and the front or rear and the normals at the opposite end...? Not sure which way round this was but they said it worked out quite well
I've got two brand new Bridgestone Potenza S001 on the front and its the rears that need to be replaced...
If anyone has any experience with this sorta dilema it would be great to hear from you!
Many thanks!
Back to the tyres situation....i think i read a post on here somewhere that some was running run flats and the front or rear and the normals at the opposite end...? Not sure which way round this was but they said it worked out quite well
I've got two brand new Bridgestone Potenza S001 on the front and its the rears that need to be replaced...
If anyone has any experience with this sorta dilema it would be great to hear from you!
Many thanks!
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Re: Replacing run flats with normal tyres..
I'm in the same position as you. Rears will need changing soon so going to go over to normal tires. From what I have read its best to do all four at the same time
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Re: Replacing run flats with normal tyres..
Generally believed to be the correct procedure, RFT and normal tyres have very different characteristics .tom_ekn wrote:I'm in the same position as you. Rears will need changing soon so going to go over to normal tires. From what I have read its best to do all four at the same time
Always worth considering the consequences of having an accident and the investigators finding tyres of different construction
and how that might be viewed regardless of those saying they do mix and the car handles "fine"
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Re: Replacing run flats with normal tyres..
I am sure this is answered elsewhere, but I may as well just ask - do you tell your insurers when you change to non-RFTs ?
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Re: Replacing run flats with normal tyres..
IIRC Insurers all seem to have different views ,some say it is a change to OEM spec and is also not supported by the ManufacturerBing wrote:I am sure this is answered elsewhere, but I may as well just ask - do you tell your insurers when you change to non-RFTs ?
Other seem not to be too worried .
However old issue is that if your Insurer is not of the it's OK school then in any claim situation you could find you are uninsured..................
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Re: Replacing run flats with normal tyres..
I think direct line may be ok - when I changed to winter wheels with non-RFTs they didn't bat an eyelid. I will ask them before spending £500 though
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Re: Replacing run flats with normal tyres..
I ran a 3 series with RFT on front and normal tyres on the rear with no problems. As long as you are no driving it like you stole it you will have no problems. You can tell in the ride over bumps etc but not when cornering, accelerating or braking.
I am in the tyre business and have found the Kuhmo to be an extremely good tyre far better than a Dunlop which I currently have on the rear of my M Coupe. If you want a dirt cheap price drop me a PM and I will have a look whats about, there is always 1 manfacturer got an offer on.
I am in the tyre business and have found the Kuhmo to be an extremely good tyre far better than a Dunlop which I currently have on the rear of my M Coupe. If you want a dirt cheap price drop me a PM and I will have a look whats about, there is always 1 manfacturer got an offer on.
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Re: Replacing run flats with normal tyres..
Non runflats are half the price of rfts if you go for something like Falken 452's which are a forum fav.
I changed all 4 then sold my fronts with 5mm for £130 to a forum member.
I changed all 4 then sold my fronts with 5mm for £130 to a forum member.
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Re: Replacing run flats with normal tyres..
I'm insured through the AA- they were not at all interested in my new NRF tyres as long as I had the right speed rating tyres.
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Re: Replacing run flats with normal tyres..
This is the tire that I would have purchased, if I didn't decide to keep the Potenza's. I will replace the run flat tires when they are worn, and will replace them with this tire.
http://www.treaddepot.com/review/zrs3a.html
http://www.treaddepot.com/review/zrs3a.html