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Originally Posted by saml666
Thanks again, looking good so far re maintenance / issues etc. I assume the run flats can just be swapped for normal tyres? Or are there size/performance/practicality issues with doing that?
Sam
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What's the reason you want to swap the RFTs for standard tyres?
Since there is no spare tyre, you need to come up with a good Plan B if you do not have RFTs. Additionally, the complaints I've heard about RFTs are that:
- they make the ride too firm
- they tramline/don't handle well etc etc.
I find both these complaints are totally wrong. I can easily drive over potholed London streets at 30mph without slowing down or trying to avoid potholes and without passengers complaining. I can drive right over speed humps with either no slowing down or minimal slowing down.
On the open road I run out of skill level, visibility around bends and definitely speed limit long before I get limited by tyre traction. They work fine in dry weather, wet weather and cold weather. No problems with RFTs for me, OTOH I didn't pay extra for M-sport suspension and oversized wheels only to spend more money to soften up the ride.....
BTW I still get 20mpg around central London in a 330d