Runflat Rim

devil me · 11-26-2014, 01:02 PM

Noobie 1er here!

Was told by BMW I require runflat tires for the BMW runflat rims. The problem is I already bought tires and didn't know they made different rims for runflats. Can anyone confirm? Can I install my non-runflat tires on stock 2011 128i rims?

Thanks.

andrey_gta · 11-26-2014, 02:00 PM

You are fine
You can use your rims as is with regular tires. BMW makes staements liek that because they sell the cars with runflats

bmw1racer · 11-26-2014, 02:03 PM

Rims are rims... I just put non-runflats (to replace my runflats) on my stock rims.

1descending · 11-26-2014, 02:33 PM

Someone at the dealership told me this as well, but it's not true. The rim is a bit different from a normal rim because it is designed to keep the run flat tire on in the event of a severe loss in tire pressure. But you can still put normal tires on the rim as well.

John_01 · 11-26-2014, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1descending

Someone at the dealership told me this as well, but it's not true. The rim is a bit different from a normal rim because it is designed to keep the run flat tire on in the event of a severe loss in tire pressure. But you can still put normal tires on the rim as well.

Exactly.

MightyMouseTech · 11-26-2014, 04:31 PM

Pretty much all rims are designed like this these days. Run flat or not.

Huecifer · 11-27-2014, 10:52 AM

Are the guys at dealerships a**holes? They know they are lying about this, yet still say garbage like this. It's easily the worst part about owning a BMW.

Vigilante375 · 11-27-2014, 08:46 PM

I was told this by a tire shop that put my tires on a while back. The lips are just a bit different, like slightly larger or something like that. You're fine. Everyone ditches the crappy run-flats and put non-runflats on with no issues after for years.

Gary@TireRack · 11-28-2014, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Pretty much all rims are designed like this these days. Run flat or not.

Correct.

There is no reason you cannot mount non run flat tires on factory BMW wheels.

Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AW7&...ires/index.jsp

ptack · 12-01-2014, 11:43 AM

Also keep in mind that one of the reasons BMW put runcraps on cars was to save themselves money by not providing a spare, and to let the dealers earn money by selling people overpriced runflats when they do get a flat. You can usually fix a non-runflat tire very cheaply ($20) if you get a simple puncture, but if you get that with a runflat and drive it to the dealership, you may find yourself out $500. Guess which tire the dealership is going to recommend?

MightyMouseTech · 12-01-2014, 12:24 PM

Honda/Acura sell a lot of vehicles without a spare or runflats. Just a compressor/sealant kit in the trunk. My smart was the same way.

DSSG · 12-01-2014, 01:06 PM

My dealer told me the same thing. They just can't admit to themselves the RFTs are junk!

Notice you can get the Two and I suspect other series with Go Flats!

david in germany · 12-20-2014, 04:55 AM

The difference in runflat and non runflat rims is a larger bump in the rim just before the rim lip (the tire centers between this bump and the rim lip when installed) When the bead is set the tire pops over the bump just like a non runflat wheel but as it is about 1/16" larger than a non runflat wheel, it can hold a tire a bit longer than a normal wheel in a totally flat condition.

Gary@TireRack · 12-20-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by david in germany

The difference in runflat and non runflat rims is a larger bump in the rim just before the rim lip (the tire centers between this bump and the rim lip when installed) When the bead is set the tire pops over the bump just like a non runflat wheel but as it is about 1/16" larger than a non runflat wheel, it can hold a tire a bit longer than a normal wheel in a totally flat condition.

Just to be clear for future searches, this does not prevent non run flat tires from being used on that wheel.

david in germany · 12-20-2014, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

Just to be clear for future searches, this does not prevent non run flat tire from being used on that wheel.

Exactly!

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andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	You are fine You can use your rims as is with regular tires. BMW makes staements liek that because they sell the cars with runflats __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	Rims are rims... I just put non-runflats (to replace my runflats) on my stock rims. __________________
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1descending Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Someone at the dealership told me this as well, but it's not true. The rim is a bit different from a normal rim because it is designed to keep the run flat tire on in the event of a severe loss in tire pressure. But you can still put normal tires on the rim as well.
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Pretty much all rims are designed like this these days. Run flat or not.
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Huecifer Private First Class 11 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Are the guys at dealerships a**holes? They know they are lying about this, yet still say garbage like this. It's easily the worst part about owning a BMW.
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Vigilante375 Major 116 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: 2012 AW 6M 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I was told this by a tire shop that put my tires on a while back. The lips are just a bit different, like slightly larger or something like that. You're fine. Everyone ditches the crappy run-flats and put non-runflats on with no issues after for years.
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ptack Brigadier General 266 Rep 4,469 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Also keep in mind that one of the reasons BMW put runcraps on cars was to save themselves money by not providing a spare, and to let the dealers earn money by selling people overpriced runflats when they do get a flat. You can usually fix a non-runflat tire very cheaply ($20) if you get a simple puncture, but if you get that with a runflat and drive it to the dealership, you may find yourself out $500. Guess which tire the dealership is going to recommend? __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Honda/Acura sell a lot of vehicles without a spare or runflats. Just a compressor/sealant kit in the trunk. My smart was the same way.
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DSSG Banned 8 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	My dealer told me the same thing. They just can't admit to themselves the RFTs are junk! Notice you can get the Two and I suspect other series with Go Flats!
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david in germany Lieutenant Colonel 729 Rep 1,815 Posts Drives: 118i, 335i and 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mannheim Germany iTrader: (2)	The difference in runflat and non runflat rims is a larger bump in the rim just before the rim lip (the tire centers between this bump and the rim lip when installed) When the bead is set the tire pops over the bump just like a non runflat wheel but as it is about 1/16" larger than a non runflat wheel, it can hold a tire a bit longer than a normal wheel in a totally flat condition.
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