Such things as Runflat rims?
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4th Gear
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From: Central Jersey Shore
Such things as Runflat rims?
I own a 2003 MINI Cooper with 16" OEM rims and the Dunlop runflats. My question is: Can I take off the 16" runflat tires, and fit standard (non-runflat) 16" tires on the rims? I'm asking because I don't know if runflat rims are different than standard rims and if they only "work" with runflat tires.
Thanks,
-Boognish
Thanks,
-Boognish
6th Gear
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Originally Posted by boognish
I own a 2003 MINI Cooper with 16" OEM rims and the Dunlop runflats. My question is: Can I take off the 16" runflat tires, and fit standard (non-runflat) 16" tires on the rims? I'm asking because I don't know if runflat rims are different than standard rims and if they only "work" with runflat tires.
Thanks,
-Boognish
Thanks,
-Boognish
3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Longmont, CO
Yup - just did this with my 16's...the runflats were horrible, replaced with 205/50/16 Pirelli All seasons and the ride is much smoother and more comfortable than the harsh runflats. The handling is still 
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OVERDRIVE - Racing Champion
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Mililani, Hawaii
Originally Posted by JCW Driver
There's always Michelin's "tweel". redefining runflats...
http://www.michelinman.com/differenc...01102005a.html
(Like mini independent suspension built into each tire).
For racing that means you cannot adjust tire pressures to alter handling!
Awh, that's no fun.
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