Putting snow tires to replace RFT's on RFT's rims..will this work? have summer rims

gotham23 · 01-09-2010, 01:19 PM

Hey, I just bought a 2010 335i sedan and am waiting for delivery..I checked the website and I think my car comes with RFT's..I dont have sport or M package..I bought rims and tires for the summer..My question is can i buy good snow tires and put them on the run flat rims for the winter...I want to get rid of the RFT's because everyone says they r a pain...Also since i will have 2 sets of rims/tires should i buy seperate tpms sensors so I'll have them on both rims..thx

Figure807 · 01-09-2010, 01:34 PM

Why wouldn't you be able to? Go with the Blizzaks or the Wintersport 3D's. I didn't buy a second sensor set because I already check my tire pressure all the time (I cruise 120 mph to work everyday). Just get used to seeing that low tire pressure indicator. Not worth the $$ IMO.

remmib · 01-09-2010, 02:50 PM

Yes, you can put non rft snow tires on the oem wheels.

welkerbrads · 01-09-2010, 03:16 PM

Yes you can. I replace my bridgestone RFT with the Michlens Primacy's. Great smoothe ride and traction

Gary@TireRack · 01-11-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gotham23

Hey, I just bought a 2010 335i sedan and am waiting for delivery..I checked the website and I think my car comes with RFT's..I dont have sport or M package..I bought rims and tires for the summer..My question is can i buy good snow tires and put them on the run flat rims for the winter...I want to get rid of the RFT's because everyone says they r a pain...Also since i will have 2 sets of rims/tires should i buy seperate tpms sensors so I'll have them on both rims..thx

Are these the factory sport wheels that are staggered 18"? If so you can use 225/40R18 on both the front 8" wheels and the rear 8.5" OE wheels with no problem. This is actually very common to do. Eliminating the stagger in this way works very well for winter and results in better winter traction.

Yes, unless you wish to ignore the dash light, you'll need another set of TPMS sensors.

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01-09-2010, 01:19 PM	#1
gotham23 Private First Class 14 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2010 335i sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hudson Valley, NY iTrader: (1)	Putting snow tires to replace RFT's on RFT's rims..will this work? have summer rims Hey, I just bought a 2010 335i sedan and am waiting for delivery..I checked the website and I think my car comes with RFT's..I dont have sport or M package..I bought rims and tires for the summer..My question is can i buy good snow tires and put them on the run flat rims for the winter...I want to get rid of the RFT's because everyone says they r a pain...Also since i will have 2 sets of rims/tires should i buy seperate tpms sensors so I'll have them on both rims..thx
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Figure807 Power without control is no power at all... 15 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 335i 6spd Blk/Blk Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii iTrader: (1)	Why wouldn't you be able to? Go with the Blizzaks or the Wintersport 3D's. I didn't buy a second sensor set because I already check my tire pressure all the time (I cruise 120 mph to work everyday). Just get used to seeing that low tire pressure indicator. Not worth the $$ IMO. __________________ 2009 335i Coupe 6MT Blk Sapphire / Blk Leather 2007 328i Coupe 6MT Blk Sapphire / Blk Leather Sold 1985 Toyota Corolla GTS 5MT 1.5-way Slvr / Blk Sold 1987 Toyota Corolla GTS 5MT KAAZ 2-way Blk / Blk *Sold
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remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Yes, you can put non rft snow tires on the oem wheels. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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welkerbrads Private First Class 10 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2011 white X3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cape girardeau mo iTrader: (0)	Yes you can. I replace my bridgestone RFT with the Michlens Primacy's. Great smoothe ride and traction
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