NON-RUN FLAT TIRES

[renine]

Hello all!

I am looking for advise on switching RUN FLAT TIRES TO REGULAR TIRES-

all suggestions welcome-(2016 BMW X1)-TIRE SIZE 225/50 R-18-95V

Also, where to purchase wheels for a spare tire-

thank you very much,

[Greydog]

Good Morning Renine

You can fit Non Run flat tyres to run flat rims just make sure they are the best you can afford as the tyre is what stops starts and steers you.

If your car is an AWD X1 change all 4 tyres together to avoid risk of Drive train or Transfer Case damage. A good tyre centre will advise, but take care, many will suck their teeth and tell you only BMW approved tyres are safe which is of course untrue. Where BMW (and other manufacturers) Fit staggered wheels (wider rear) matching front and rear tyre rolling radius is vital to avoid damage to the drive train. BMW (and others) brokered deals with tyre manufacturers to ensure staggered tyre sets were guaranteed within a tolerance to protect the transmission. Many other tyre producers realised and of course produce tyres that are suitable.

If your car is S drive it will be Front wheel drive and not affected by the complication of staggered tyres, if your car is Xdrive (AWD) and the wheels are same size front and rear the risk is greatly reduced particularly where all 4 tyres are changed together.

Both my X5 cars have staggered wheel sets I have no spare wheels just an electric tyre pump and a can of tyre sealant. I am happy to say that even with the state of our roads in the last 10 years I haven't suffered a puncture (stupid thing to boast)

As for an actual spare check the auction sites and there is a list of BMW specialist dismantlers that may help

Good luck 

Dave