Another run flat thread........

Coddy · 10-17-2011, 02:58 PM

Hi guys Im after 2 rear runlflat tyres for my 320d m sport currency the tyres are bridgestone run flats 255/35WR18
but I'm shocked at the price of them £280 each is the cheapest I've found them

What over brand would you recommend I'm dead against ditch finders.
I've been told that I can only put run flats on my alloys is this true
Regards Lee

HighlandPete · 10-17-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Coddy

I've been told that I can only put run flats on my alloys is this true
Regards Lee

Unless you have some fancy rims the OEM is an EH2 form (Extended Hump) rim, this assists the RFT retention while running zero pressure. You can fit conventional tyres on EH2 rims. If you want to check it out, visit a few tyre manufacturer's technical references and they will state that in print.

It's stated in the Q&A sections of some sites, Pirelli being one, if I remember correctly.

HighlandPete

Coddy · 10-17-2011, 03:56 PM

The car is on standard BMW 18Inch alloys
Someone please help I've looked on the net for Bridget be run flat reviews and they have terrible feedback

Coddy · 10-17-2011, 04:14 PM

What are ps2s?
Are the pirelli r flats good?

Dr Dave · 10-18-2011, 12:47 AM

"Search" is your friend. Loads and loads of info on this topic here over the years

John320d · 10-18-2011, 05:15 AM

I recently purchased csl reps and had the bridgestone runflats transferred from my mv3s to the reps. Highland Petes comments about OEM rims being an EH2 form has me concerned. OK you can fit conventional tyres on EH2 rims, but can you expect runflats to offer the same safety margins on standard rep rims? Thanks in advance.

John320d · 10-19-2011, 01:18 PM

anybody. please.

Jon D · 10-19-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by John320d

anybody. please.

It's not all that difficult to do a quick 'google' search. Highland Pete gave you a clue where to look; check FAQ's 1 & 2 here: http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/gb/en/ca...ll_about_tyres

HighlandPete · 10-19-2011, 03:29 PM

As Jon has pointed out, the EH2/H2 rim question is specifically answered on the Pirelli site.

Note the limitation of the H2 rim section. Hence why the EH2 rim is used to retain the tyre safely, down to zero pressure.

HighlandPete

John320d · 10-19-2011, 04:13 PM

many thanks guys. nothing like peace of mind.

Tunna_uk · 10-19-2011, 04:35 PM

friend of mine just paid £850 today for four Bridgestone RFT for a one series M Sport . Enough to make your eyes water . Ka ching. Kwik fit.

dopper99 · 10-19-2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coddy

Hi guys Im after 2 rear runlflat tyres for my 320d m sport currency the tyres are bridgestone run flats 255/35WR18
but I'm shocked at the price of them £280 each is the cheapest I've found them

What over brand would you recommend I'm dead against ditch finders.
I've been told that I can only put run flats on my alloys is this true
Regards Lee

Just found the tyre you want just now from Kwik Fit cheaper than £280......

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Coddy Private 7 Rep 97 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockport iTrader: (0)	Another run flat thread........ Hi guys Im after 2 rear runlflat tyres for my 320d m sport currency the tyres are bridgestone run flats 255/35WR18 but I'm shocked at the price of them £280 each is the cheapest I've found themWhat over brand would you recommend I'm dead against ditch finders. I've been told that I can only put run flats on my alloys is this true Regards Lee
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Coddy Private 7 Rep 97 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockport iTrader: (0)	The car is on standard BMW 18Inch alloys Someone please help I've looked on the net for Bridget be run flat reviews and they have terrible feedback
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Coddy Private 7 Rep 97 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockport iTrader: (0)	What are ps2s? Are the pirelli r flats good?
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John320d Lieutenant 31 Rep 559 Posts Drives: BMW 320d E93 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	I recently purchased csl reps and had the bridgestone runflats transferred from my mv3s to the reps. Highland Petes comments about OEM rims being an EH2 form has me concerned. OK you can fit conventional tyres on EH2 rims, but can you expect runflats to offer the same safety margins on standard rep rims? Thanks in advance.
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HighlandPete Lieutenant General 6659 Rep 15,858 Posts Drives: BMW F11 535i Touring Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland, Highland Region iTrader: (0)	As Jon has pointed out, the EH2/H2 rim question is specifically answered on the Pirelli site. Note the limitation of the H2 rim section. Hence why the EH2 rim is used to retain the tyre safely, down to zero pressure. HighlandPete
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John320d Lieutenant 31 Rep 559 Posts Drives: BMW 320d E93 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	many thanks guys. nothing like peace of mind.
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Tunna_uk Captain 72 Rep 797 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Le Mans Blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Teesside UK iTrader: (0) Garage List E90 BMW 325i M Sport [0.00]	friend of mine just paid £850 today for four Bridgestone RFT for a one series M Sport . Enough to make your eyes water . Ka ching. Kwik fit.
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