F25 winter wheels non runflats

BillyBobby · 11-10-2016, 11:05 AM

Hello, does anyone know if there are any genuine reasons not to fit the 17 inch winter wheel and tyre combination non runflats tyres to an F25 on standard suspension?

I've read that the suspension on BMWs is optimised for runflats, yet a standard SE spec F25 comes with 17 inch non runflats....

Tjalle · 11-10-2016, 12:42 PM

No, there is no reason.

In Germany run flats are optional!

As has been discussed before - buy a set of 12V compressor and sealent/slime/gunk from Amazon or other source.

BillyBobby · 11-10-2016, 12:57 PM

Thanks for that 👍

poiuytre111 · 11-10-2016, 02:59 PM

My car runs all year round on 17" nonRF with vdc and I like the ride balance options a lot.

Pinewood · 11-10-2016, 04:45 PM

I would buy a second hand set and fit the TPMS sensors if your car uses the newer system. In total I paid £700 compared to £1500 from BMW

BillyBobby · 11-11-2016, 11:01 AM

Thanks for your replies.

Decided just to go for a new set of 17" with the Dunlop Wintersport 3D for £1200 from BMW, and hopefully they'll get fitted this weekend.

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BillyBobby New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: F25 30d Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	F25 winter wheels non runflats Hello, does anyone know if there are any genuine reasons not to fit the 17 inch winter wheel and tyre combination non runflats tyres to an F25 on standard suspension? I've read that the suspension on BMWs is optimised for runflats, yet a standard SE spec F25 comes with 17 inch non runflats....
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Tjalle Major 183 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: X4 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	No, there is no reason. In Germany run flats are optional! As has been discussed before - buy a set of 12V compressor and sealent/slime/gunk from Amazon or other source.
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BillyBobby New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: F25 30d Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that 👍
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poiuytre111 Private 17 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2014 X3 sdrive 1.8 & E81 120D Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Amersham iTrader: (0)	My car runs all year round on 17" nonRF with vdc and I like the ride balance options a lot.
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Pinewood First Lieutenant 45 Rep 363 Posts Drives: BMW X3 30d M sport LCI Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	I would buy a second hand set and fit the TPMS sensors if your car uses the newer system. In total I paid £700 compared to £1500 from BMW __________________ 2014 X3 30d Lci M Sport in Black Sapphire. Pro Nav, Black Leather,Adaptive Xenons, Extended Storage, Lighting Package, 19" Staggered (622M) summer wheels, 17" style 304 winter alloys
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BillyBobby New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: F25 30d Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your replies. Decided just to go for a new set of 17" with the Dunlop Wintersport 3D for £1200 from BMW, and hopefully they'll get fitted this weekend.
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