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Hi there,been a while since i posted anything,been busy at work and problems with the tyre configuration on my 330ci.

Bought the car from a local dealer who said he would put 3 new tyres on however i picked up a nail in 1 front tyre so took it to a tyre centre who told me

A. all the tyres are used and just legal

B. the rear tyres are run flats, fronts are normals which is a no no

Complained to dealer that the tyres were used and not new like he said, his reply "their new used tyres" (work that one out)

Does anyone know if a 330ci can safely run on normals at front-run flats at rear. Tried 2 mot centres who sat its ok but tyre centre says it affects handling.

Apart from this minor problem I am having great fun on the roads,the more I drive it the more I love it. Had a laugh with this sad golf gti driver at a round about, just dropped down a gear foot down and I was gone(and they were kissing my butt).

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Im no expert at all with run flats, b imo i cant see a problem with having them on the rear, as long as they aint on sides if you get my drift.

I'd still go back again and demand 3 'new' tyres mate.

Oh and Golf GTi drivers....aint it great when you laugh in their face lol...

Drop it, Boot it, little tail flick and your off lol...

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cant see it being a probler either, why didnt you check them when you got it though? lesson taught there :P

a tyre centre would say it affects it though, they want you to buy new tyres.

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a tyre centre would say it affects it though, they want you to buy new tyres.

Good point

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