Can RUNFLAT tires fit regular rim
#1
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Can RUNFLAT tires fit regular rim
Hello to all tire experts,
I recently bought 2 tires from a member here. The deal was for non-RUNFLAT tires, but they are. The brand is Dunlop SP5000M DSST 245/40/18. Even though I don't like RUNFLAT due to its noice, however, I am wondering if whether RUNFLAT tire can fit on regular rim (not RUNFLAT rim). Is there going to be any mishaps if using RUNFLAT on regular rim. For safety reason, should I have them install them at all?
Many thanks for your response.
Here are the pics
I recently bought 2 tires from a member here. The deal was for non-RUNFLAT tires, but they are. The brand is Dunlop SP5000M DSST 245/40/18. Even though I don't like RUNFLAT due to its noice, however, I am wondering if whether RUNFLAT tire can fit on regular rim (not RUNFLAT rim). Is there going to be any mishaps if using RUNFLAT on regular rim. For safety reason, should I have them install them at all?
Many thanks for your response.
Here are the pics
#2
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a runflat, kept in good wear, will not be any louder than most other tires out there... they will, however, ride a little stiffer... noise is directly related to how badly they wear for the most part...
simply put, yes, they can be used on a normal wheel, no problems at all...
however... the problem is, if you do get a flat, you may not know it, causing you to keep driving on an underinflated tire, even past the 50 mile limit, and still not know it... this can result in a more dramatic failure that might be more damaging in the long run...
simply put, yes, they can be used on a normal wheel, no problems at all...
however... the problem is, if you do get a flat, you may not know it, causing you to keep driving on an underinflated tire, even past the 50 mile limit, and still not know it... this can result in a more dramatic failure that might be more damaging in the long run...
#4
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here's a better question - or suggestion... why don't you resell those and buy non-runflats... the non-runflats are significantly cheaper...
#5
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usually with runflat tires there is a TPS (Tire pressure senor) that keeps the driver informed of the condition of the tires without having to get out and measure them. Some companies require that a TPS system be used in conjunction with runflat tires so as not to cause dramatic tire failures. Im not sure that dunlop requires this but i know that Goodyear run-flat tires require a TPS system to be in place in order to properly show the driver if the tire has gone bad.
I just found that Tire Rack does sell aftermarket systems for cars that don't originally have the system installed.
I just found that Tire Rack does sell aftermarket systems for cars that don't originally have the system installed.
Last edited by StiCk3; 05-18-08 at 03:06 PM.
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