sorry if this has been asked, i did a search on it and could not find the answer.

i just bought a new set of rims, and my run flats only have 5k miles on them. is it okay to have the run flats taken off my stock rims and mounted to the new rims? the new rims are the same size and offset. or is there something about run flats that means i shouldn't do this? i just don't trust my local tire store to give me an honest answer.

thanks in advance

 

Yes, you can swap rims. Note that because of the stiff sidewall, not all shops have the equipment to mount/dismount. Call first.

 

Consider taking them to a tire shop associated with the tire manufacturer Goodyear (for Goodyear or Dunlop runflats) or Pirelli. They will have experience with runflats. I'd avoid the corner gas station.

 

Definitely.
When I had my run flats taken off, the guys were wrestling with them things.

 

thank you for the responses! it is greatly appreciated.

 

Eric, are you sure?

I thought RFs had a higher metal near the edges to accomodate the air not leaking out.

I would check on this. You can, of course, put a regular tire on a RF rim

 

When dismounting and remounting a runflat tire, damage to the tire bead often occurs which will produce random air loss. This is due to the sidewall stiffness and is more previlent with 45 and 40 aspect ratio tires.

The more daunting question is...why would you want to keep the runflats when it's a perfect opportunity to ditch them for a better performing non runflat tire which will improve the overall ride and handling of your Mini?

 

now i have contradicting responses. so i shouldn't do this or i should?

 

I had my rf installed on after marker rims(ASA) by American Discount Tires here in Ca.Q

 

we had runflats swapped from the S-lites by Discount Tire also, no problems, no leaks. . .

 

I had OE 205/45/17 runflats dismounted from Flame Spokes and mounted on BBS RKs. Why? Didn't have to sell and buy tires yet. No problem, but as noted above find a good shop and call ahead.