Non-runflat tires on run-flat rims?
12-20-2010, 04:19 AM
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Non-runflat tires on run-flat rims?
Okay I've read that you're not supposed to change run flat tires to non run flat tires and keep the same rim. Something about the rim being designed specifically for run flat use only and could be damaged if used with non run flat tires. But with the C6, is it okay to use the stock rim with non run flat tires?
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12-20-2010, 04:21 AM
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Not a problem at all, literally thousands of C5/C6 owners have changed to non run flats on stock rims with zero issues.
I know the Honda Odyssey has unique rims, but the Vette is not an issue at all.
I know the Honda Odyssey has unique rims, but the Vette is not an issue at all.
12-20-2010, 08:42 AM
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I dunno, ask honda odyssey.
otherwise, edPA is correct for our C6s and most cars.
otherwise, edPA is correct for our C6s and most cars.
12-20-2010, 09:13 AM
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12-20-2010, 09:36 AM
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12-20-2010, 11:33 AM
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Here is a website articles stating you can't use non run flat tires on run flat rims:
http://www.ehow.com/i/#article_5222044 (it mentions under 'Step 2')
http://www.ehow.com/i/#article_5222044 (it mentions under 'Step 2')
12-20-2010, 11:52 AM
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The PAX system on the Honda is not the same as our runflats at all.And, the system will be a pain just like the TRX system was a couple of decades ago. You will forever be limited to the few PAX system tires available. Bad idea....
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12-21-2010, 11:07 AM
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Read all the posts on this and have a question. Has anyone experienced a sudden flat of a non-run flat tire? Did you have any damage to the rim and how did you deal with the situation assuming that you didn't have a repair kit/pump/etc?
I ask because our 05 has non-run flats that are nearly new - I'll replace them with run flats when the time comes.
TIA
I ask because our 05 has non-run flats that are nearly new - I'll replace them with run flats when the time comes.
TIA
12-21-2010, 11:28 AM
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Okay I've read that you're not supposed to change run flat tires to non run flat tires and keep the same rim. Something about the rim being designed specifically for run flat use only and could be damaged if used with non run flat tires. But with the C6, is it okay to use the stock rim with non run flat tires?
12-21-2010, 11:49 AM
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Okay I've read that you're not supposed to change run flat tires to non run flat tires and keep the same rim. Something about the rim being designed specifically for run flat use only and could be damaged if used with non run flat tires. But with the C6, is it okay to use the stock rim with non run flat tires?
12-21-2010, 12:06 PM
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Read all the posts on this and have a question. Has anyone experienced a sudden flat of a non-run flat tire? Did you have any damage to the rim and how did you deal with the situation assuming that you didn't have a repair kit/pump/etc?
I ask because our 05 has non-run flats that are nearly new - I'll replace them with run flats when the time comes.
TIA
I ask because our 05 has non-run flats that are nearly new - I'll replace them with run flats when the time comes.
TIA
The guy I sold my 03Z to got a flat tire on the right rear of the car after crossing a railroad track. He tired to drive a couple hundred feet to a safe place along side the road and ruined the tire. The rim cut the inside of the tire sidewall but the rim itself wasn't damaged.
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12-21-2010, 01:27 PM
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Okay I've read that you're not supposed to change run flat tires to non run flat tires and keep the same rim. Something about the rim being designed specifically for run flat use only and could be damaged if used with non run flat tires. But with the C6, is it okay to use the stock rim with non run flat tires?
1. that salesperson sold a few million cars.
or
2. that salesperson alienated a bunch of customers with his/her lies.
