Can I put run flat tyres on normal wheels?

[Major Fallout]

Can I put run flat tyres on normal wheels?

I have some run flat winter tyres that are the same size, can I fit them?

I realise I can't use the run flat ability, and I have tyre pressure sensors.

But will they go on?

[StottyZr]

The run flat ability follows the tyre does it not? They have thicker walls.

I replaced my run-flats with normal tires so I can't see why it would be a problem the other way around.

[RicksAlfas]

I believe they will, but I think runflat wheels have different lips to retain the bead when the tyre is deflated, so as you say you probably won't be able to "run flat" if you needed to.

[Frances The Mute]

Yes you can.

Essentially, you need H2 type rims to fit them to which has been standard fitment for all cars for many, many years.

[Vaud]

You may find the handling changes a bit, both because they are winters, and because of the stiffer sidewall.

[Major Fallout]

Fantastic

Its only the winter shed so won't be cracking 40mph and will only be doing about 1k.

[mmm-five]

Don't you need some sort of tyre pressure monitor if you use runflats? Otherwise how will you know if you've got a flat and reduce your speed accordingly?

[Major Fallout]

mmm-five said:

Don't you need some sort of tyre pressure monitor if you use runflats? Otherwise how will you know if you've got a flat and reduce your speed accordingly?

I'm going to use the force.

[anonymous-user]

mmm-five said:

Don't you need some sort of tyre pressure monitor if you use runflats? Otherwise how will you know if you've got a flat and reduce your speed accordingly?

+1

Or at least get a handy tyre pressure reader and check them weekly.

My friend had a lady bring a Mini Cooper into his garage a couple of months ago for a minor repair, and as part of his checks he took it round the block and was shocked to find the handling was verging on dangerous. Checked all the the pressures and two of the tyres had basically zero pressure, one was about 40% of what it should be and the last one was fine... But because it had run flat tyres all round it looked ok, and the lady just hadn't noticed the scary handling!

Run flats cause as many problems as they solve in my opinion, not least the dreadful ride quality.

A friend bought a 12 month old BMW 3 series from a dealer recently and the first thing he did was remove all 4 run flat tyres and fit standard tyres, purely because of the ride.

[jon-]

Major Fallout said:

mmm-five said:

Don't you need some sort of tyre pressure monitor if you use runflats? Otherwise how will you know if you've got a flat and reduce your speed accordingly?

I'm going to use the force.

Having done runflat tests, if you can't tell you've got a flat on a runflat you should have your licence revoked.

[anonymous-user]

jon- said:

Major Fallout said:

mmm-five said:

Don't you need some sort of tyre pressure monitor if you use runflats? Otherwise how will you know if you've got a flat and reduce your speed accordingly?

I'm going to use the force.

Having done runflat tests, if you can't tell you've got a flat on a runflat you should have your licence revoked.

Indeed.

See 'lady with Mini Cooper' above.

[Kawasicki]

Wheel and suspension fatigue might be an issue. Probably not, but it might.

[Major Fallout]

Kawasicki said:

Wheel and suspension fatigue might be an issue. Probably not, but it might.

The suspension should be fine its air sprung, good point about the wheels.