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SNJ · Jul 9th, 2006, 07:26 PM

Two newbie questions so sorry if they're are naive ones!

Are there are any disadvantages whilst driving or parking to having 17" wheels rather than 16" ones or 15" ones? Is bigger better, in terms of wheels?

My second question is about run flats - why do most people dislike them? Are they really that bad in terms of ride and noise?

I'm looking to buy a Mini and these two wheel questions are in my mind - no point asking a salesman!

Thanks very much!

S

Jul 9th, 2006, 07:26 PM	#1
SNJ MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SE London Local Time: 08:11 PM Posts: 42 Offline	Does wheel size make a difference and why are run flats not liked? Two newbie questions so sorry if they're are naive ones! Are there are any disadvantages whilst driving or parking to having 17" wheels rather than 16" ones or 15" ones? Is bigger better, in terms of wheels? My second question is about run flats - why do most people dislike them? Are they really that bad in terms of ride and noise? I'm looking to buy a Mini and these two wheel questions are in my mind - no point asking a salesman! Thanks very much! S