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      04-07-2014, 02:30 PM   #59
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Originally Posted by 1SerieStud View Post
Unfortunately BMW uses run flats on most of their cars except the actual M cars. The M235i is not an "M" car, so it gets fitted with run flat tires. When I had my 135i I wondered the same thing, then when I upgraded to the 1M it came equipped with the right tires. When an M2 is launched, that car will have the stickier, lighter, non run flat tires.

Great looking car!!
I think the posters are referring to the fact that you can (unless you spec it with all-season tires) order a M235i from the factory with non-RF Pilot Super Sports (unlike other non-M cars, as you point out). That being the case, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense that these upgraded wheels have RF tires (should least have an option to spec non-RF tires). Maybe these are meant for other models as well (e.g., 3/4 series), all of which are RF only from the factory.

One thing is certain looking at the way those wheels fill the arches - BMW needs to offer a 19-inch rim option from the factory!!
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