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F55/F56 Runflat vs non runflat

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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 08:24 AM
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Runflat vs non runflat

Hi everyone

well my cooper S comes with some DONLUP SPORT MAXX RT RUNFLAT, wich i would like to change for some non run flat michelin pilot super sport set of tires, and the dunlop's are 205/45/R17 wich i would like to change to 215/45/R17 has anyone changed any of these before? will the 215 fit the OEM 17" rims?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 11:50 AM
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This is a very common upgrade. Enjoy.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddie07S
This is a very common upgrade. Enjoy.
do you mean changing run flat to non run flat or chaning the tires size? or both?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 03:06 PM
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Tires you want are 0.4" wider and 0.3 " taller. They should fit fine. There is a wheel/tire fitment thread around here as well for you to check.

The link below will show relative sizes

http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp
 
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by kurosh
do you mean changing run flat to non run flat or chaning the tires size? or both?
Both.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 02:48 AM
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I did both on my Clubman. No issue. Only thing is you get better ride quality:-)
 
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