[ben_e71]

are you all running a second set of rims or is anyone swapping tyres on existing rims?

Someone told me that swapping tyres was inadvisable due to the issues with getting stiffer walled RFTs to fit more than once.

[PrinceBarin]

Originally Posted by ben_e71

are you all running a second set of rims or is anyone swapping tyres on existing rims?

Someone told me that swapping tyres was inadvisable due to the issues with getting stiffer walled RFTs to fit more than once.

I am switching tyres on the same rims but it's a company vehicle so it's not my decision - frankly I'm just impressed that I am entitled to winter tyres so who am I to complain!?

I don't doubt that separate rims is better but I'd take some convincing that it's mandatory. The fitter who does my tyres (same guy every time and seemingly very professional) reckons it's fine. It's only once every 6 months. Frankly if the tyres couldn't put up with that I'd question their durability.

[chris_gla]

Originally Posted by jakeb1

I have Continental TS830 Winter Contacts (17" 225 all round) non RFT. Worked exceptionally well last year in the snow

Just changing over my tyres to winter Continental TS830's I have, staying with the same 205/60x16 size and wheels that's on the 320D ED by default.

The plate on door gives 2.9 bar for the summer run flat tyres, tyre dealer and my own thoughts are 42 PSI seems really high for a winter tyre.

Phoned dealer who asked workshop and they said they should still go to 42 PSI.

When you were getting your winter tyres fitted was there any discussion on change of pressure?