R.f. Wheel/rim

GTony · 06-30-2016, 06:26 PM

Without going into a Story.
Would there be any Problems with putting NON R.F. Tires on R.F. Wheels/Rims?
Comments from anyone who has done this and what about you Tirerack?

#Tee · 06-30-2016, 07:26 PM

its a common thing to do here

blau808 · 07-01-2016, 06:42 PM

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but wheels are wheels and they don't really care whether you put runflats on them or not.

VTECaddict · 07-02-2016, 03:58 PM

Wheels designed for RFT have a larger EH2 or EH2+ "hump" profile to prevent the tire from debeading when it's driven on while flat.

You can fit non-RFT on wheels for RFT no problem. You can also fit RFT on non-RFT wheels, but it might not provide proper RFT function as the tire may debead with low pressure.

The only exception is the Michelin PAX run flat system, that requires special wheels, tires and mounting equipment. I think only the 3rd gen Honda Odyssey Touring and 4th gen Acura RL used the PAX system, and it was terrible.

VMRWheels · 07-05-2016, 11:21 AM

It's very common for people to move from RFT to non-RFT tires. You'll notice quite a difference in the comfort of the ride as well.

RMNB · 07-05-2016, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

Wheels designed for RFT have a larger EH2 or EH2+ "hump" profile to prevent the tire from debeading when it's driven on while flat.

You can fit non-RFT on wheels for RFT no problem. You can also fit RFT on non-RFT wheels, but it might not provide proper RFT function as the tire may debead with low pressure.

The only exception is the Michelin PAX run flat system, that requires special wheels, tires and mounting equipment. I think only the 3rd gen Honda Odyssey Touring and 4th gen Acura RL used the PAX system, and it was terrible.

Did not know that. Thank you professor!

GTony · 07-06-2016, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

Wheels designed for RFT have a larger EH2 or EH2+ "hump" profile to prevent the tire from debeading when it's driven on while flat.

You can fit non-RFT on wheels for RFT no problem. You can also fit RFT on non-RFT wheels, but it might not provide proper RFT function as the tire may debead with low pressure.

The only exception is the Michelin PAX run flat system, that requires special wheels, tires and mounting equipment. I think only the 3rd gen Honda Odyssey Touring and 4th gen Acura RL used the PAX system, and it was terrible.

Thanks for your answer.
A few Tire Places I have contacted also confirm it's OK.

GTony · 07-06-2016, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

It's very common for people to move from RFT to non-RFT tires. You'll notice quite a difference in the comfort of the ride as well.

Been there Done That.
Question was about Wheels/Rims.
Thanks for Reply anyway.

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