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need for speed · Mar 17th, 2003, 03:56 AM

Ha guys has any prised new 17 run flat tyres yet a rang bob Jane and they gave me a prise of $510 a tyre so if any one finds some were cheaper that would be good, I have only done 27000 kms and the front tyres need to be changed real

Boo · Mar 17th, 2003, 04:25 AM

Sounds like a similar price that i've heard.. over $500

eltel · Mar 17th, 2003, 04:31 AM

The 17s on S-lites certainly sounded like a bargain when ordering the S, but I chose to go 16s to avoid having to sell a kidney (not my own, of course,

probably one of the kids) when time came to change tyres.

However, I still don't know what 16s will cost to replace.
Anyone researched that part of the equation?

Regards, ElTel

swamos · Mar 17th, 2003, 04:39 AM

Before I bought the car I priced them, and they were $450. I was talking to someone on one of our runs, and they had priced them recently at $350. Sounds like Mr Jane is taking you for a ride, need for speed. Sounds like you need to do some ringing around.

BTW, did you rotate the tyres, or did you just leave them on the front??

swamos · Mar 17th, 2003, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eltel
The 17s on S-lites certainly sounded like a bargain when ordering the S, but I chose to go 16s to avoid having to sell a kidney (not my own, of course, probably one of the kids) when time came to change tyres.

However, I still don't know what 16s will cost to replace.
Anyone researched that part of the equation?

Regards, ElTel

Mate, last time I checked, there was only about $70 difference a tyre.

I think in the long run that difference will continue to get smaller. Conventional tyres for the 17's are available for as little as $230.

The reason why I went for the 17's was because many MINI's are being sold on 17's (hence greater volumes), and if I do go away from runflats there were several other tyre options as it is a common upsize tyre, unlike the 16's.

Unfortunately, 195/55/16 is a VERY unusual size. Most people with cars that they want to upsize already have 195's or more on. The logical upsize for this tyre is a 185/65/15. Go on, name a car with that as standard fit.

Have a look at the tyres sizes on Peogot's, for example. To fit a 16 to a peugot, they would have to go for a 195/45/16.

Anyone going to the trouble of going to that rim size wants at least 205. Unfortunately, for you to go to that you'd have to go to a 60 profile, which means you're getting out of good tyres. 195/55/16 is NOT a common upsize dimension

KAMAKAZI · Mar 17th, 2003, 05:27 AM

There is some hopeful news regarding the prices of run flats. One of the major reason runflats are not selling well it that they require a tire pressure sensor which added to the overall price of the runflat tires. By U.S. law, however, tire pressure monitors will be manditory in all US cars later this year. This is anticipated to cause a surge in the sales, and availabilty of runflats, as well as a decrease in the price. We can only hope.

need for speed · Mar 17th, 2003, 05:35 AM

no i am only changing the frount as the back are as new and it is cheaper to change two at a time then four

Spacey · Mar 20th, 2003, 08:56 AM

Just out of interest, do the tyres fitted standard to the Cooper S (16") have silica in them? I had Goodyear tyres on my Astra with silica (SP Sport 200E I think) and I managed to get just over 50,000k out of them. I had the same tyres on my previous car but without silica and barely got 30,000 out of them.

swamos · Mar 20th, 2003, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spacey
Just out of interest, do the tyres fitted standard to the Cooper S (16") have silica in them? I had Goodyear tyres on my Astra with silica (SP Sport 200E I think) and I managed to get just over 50,000k out of them. I had the same tyres on my previous car but without silica and barely got 30,000 out of them.

Mate, I really don't know. But, I think that most good tyres now have silica in them. It improves the life of the tyre, as well as wet weather grip.

Boo · Mar 20th, 2003, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eltel
The 17s on S-lites certainly sounded like a bargain when ordering the S, but I chose to go 16s to avoid having to sell a kidney (not my own, of course, probably one of the kids) when time came to change tyres.

However, I still don't know what 16s will cost to replace.
Anyone researched that part of the equation?

Regards, ElTel

What about the wife?? Does she have a spare also.. I think the going price for a kidney is at least 5K so you might be able to upgrade to the works kit also

eltel · Mar 20th, 2003, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Boo
What about the wife??

Not long to go now before you're part owner of two gorgeous kidneys yourself, Boo.

Regards, ElTel

ratboy · Mar 20th, 2003, 07:21 PM

I was told that there a 3 diffrent runflats, good year pirelli and michelin depends on what you have on the car now, but hold off as my brother is in the process of buying a tyre franchise in Sale or taralgon

nhodge · Mar 21st, 2003, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ratboy
I was told that there a 3 diffrent runflats, good year pirelli and michelin depends on what you have on the car now, but hold off as my brother is in the process of buying a tyre franchise in Sale or taralgon

Woohoo! Dom's brother is going to get a significant portion of the east-coast MINI tyre business!

need for speed · Mar 21st, 2003, 03:54 AM

ha that sounds orsum i live between sale and taralgon were abouts is the tyre place he is going to bye

Harry Morant · Mar 22nd, 2003, 03:48 PM

Woot - that's one of the most significant bits of news I've seen on this forum

And to think Sale is only about six hours from here....sounds like a good excuse for an outing.

JBOO · Mar 22nd, 2003, 03:56 PM

Do you know if the 16" 5 stars that normally come on the Cooper are Run flats? I originally thought so, but now I'm not so sure.

J

Basil · Mar 24th, 2003, 06:00 PM

Apologies to Aiden, but this is meant to be an Australian specific thread.

Unless I've missed something (and I may have, as I've not been here much lately), the rules were changed to allow country specific threads of all subjects to remain in their respective areas.

IML337 · Apr 7th, 2003, 07:04 PM

bugger this - I'm just going to buy conventional tyres... better grip, and I'll buy a goo kit that comes with a Cooper. Worst comes to worst, you can always ring BMW assist

hmmmm...

ShermanM · Jul 17th, 2003, 11:22 AM

Has anyone changed a set of their run flats tyres yet?
What is the cost like? What I understand from one retailer is that its cost about $600 for each 17''. Mind you in he had none is stock and does not seem to be able to get any.

eltel · Jul 17th, 2003, 11:50 AM

Just thinking, if you do 20,000 km a year and a set of tyres last you 40,000, then every 24 months you spend $2400. That means you are going through $100 worth of tyre each month.

Scary thought. Just rough figures, please don't post to correct me.

Mar 17th, 2003, 03:56 AM	#1
need for speed MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: sydney Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 41 Offline	cooper s tyers Ha guys has any prised new 17 run flat tyres yet a rang bob Jane and they gave me a prise of $510 a tyre so if any one finds some were cheaper that would be good, I have only done 27000 kms and the front tyres need to be changed real its a way of life

Mar 17th, 2003, 04:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 1,752 Offline	Sounds like a similar price that i've heard.. over $500 The original SWORKS

Mar 17th, 2003, 04:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 5,538 Offline	Before I bought the car I priced them, and they were $450. I was talking to someone on one of our runs, and they had priced them recently at $350. Sounds like Mr Jane is taking you for a ride, need for speed. Sounds like you need to do some ringing around. BTW, did you rotate the tyres, or did you just leave them on the front?? Clubman less....

Mar 17th, 2003, 04:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 5,538 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eltel The 17s on S-lites certainly sounded like a bargain when ordering the S, but I chose to go 16s to avoid having to sell a kidney (not my own, of course, probably one of the kids) when time came to change tyres. However, I still don't know what 16s will cost to replace. Anyone researched that part of the equation? Regards, ElTel Mate, last time I checked, there was only about $70 difference a tyre. I think in the long run that difference will continue to get smaller. Conventional tyres for the 17's are available for as little as $230. The reason why I went for the 17's was because many MINI's are being sold on 17's (hence greater volumes), and if I do go away from runflats there were several other tyre options as it is a common upsize tyre, unlike the 16's. Unfortunately, 195/55/16 is a VERY unusual size. Most people with cars that they want to upsize already have 195's or more on. The logical upsize for this tyre is a 185/65/15. Go on, name a car with that as standard fit. Have a look at the tyres sizes on Peogot's, for example. To fit a 16 to a peugot, they would have to go for a 195/45/16. Anyone going to the trouble of going to that rim size wants at least 205. Unfortunately, for you to go to that you'd have to go to a 60 profile, which means you're getting out of good tyres. 195/55/16 is NOT a common upsize dimension Clubman less....

Mar 17th, 2003, 05:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
KAMAKAZI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 166 Offline	There is some hopeful news regarding the prices of run flats. One of the major reason runflats are not selling well it that they require a tire pressure sensor which added to the overall price of the runflat tires. By U.S. law, however, tire pressure monitors will be manditory in all US cars later this year. This is anticipated to cause a surge in the sales, and availabilty of runflats, as well as a decrease in the price. We can only hope. Cooper S Brg/w sport package

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Mar 17th, 2003, 04:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 1,593 Offline	The 17s on S-lites certainly sounded like a bargain when ordering the S, but I chose to go 16s to avoid having to sell a kidney (not my own, of course, probably one of the kids) when time came to change tyres. However, I still don't know what 16s will cost to replace. Anyone researched that part of the equation? Regards, ElTel

Mar 17th, 2003, 05:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
need for speed MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: sydney Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 41 Offline	no i am only changing the frount as the back are as new and it is cheaper to change two at a time then four its a way of life

Mar 20th, 2003, 08:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Spacey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Just out of interest, do the tyres fitted standard to the Cooper S (16") have silica in them? I had Goodyear tyres on my Astra with silica (SP Sport 200E I think) and I managed to get just over 50,000k out of them. I had the same tyres on my previous car but without silica and barely got 30,000 out of them.

Mar 20th, 2003, 10:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 5,538 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Spacey Just out of interest, do the tyres fitted standard to the Cooper S (16") have silica in them? I had Goodyear tyres on my Astra with silica (SP Sport 200E I think) and I managed to get just over 50,000k out of them. I had the same tyres on my previous car but without silica and barely got 30,000 out of them. Mate, I really don't know. But, I think that most good tyres now have silica in them. It improves the life of the tyre, as well as wet weather grip. Clubman less....

Mar 20th, 2003, 03:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 1,752 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eltel The 17s on S-lites certainly sounded like a bargain when ordering the S, but I chose to go 16s to avoid having to sell a kidney (not my own, of course, probably one of the kids) when time came to change tyres. However, I still don't know what 16s will cost to replace. Anyone researched that part of the equation? Regards, ElTel What about the wife?? Does she have a spare also.. I think the going price for a kidney is at least 5K so you might be able to upgrade to the works kit also The original SWORKS

Mar 20th, 2003, 04:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Boo What about the wife?? Not long to go now before you're part owner of two gorgeous kidneys yourself, Boo. Regards, ElTel

Mar 20th, 2003, 07:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 182 Offline	I was told that there a 3 diffrent runflats, good year pirelli and michelin depends on what you have on the car now, but hold off as my brother is in the process of buying a tyre franchise in Sale or taralgon DARK SILVER COOPER S

Mar 21st, 2003, 03:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
nhodge MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 333 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ratboy I was told that there a 3 diffrent runflats, good year pirelli and michelin depends on what you have on the car now, but hold off as my brother is in the process of buying a tyre franchise in Sale or taralgon Woohoo! Dom's brother is going to get a significant portion of the east-coast MINI tyre business!

Mar 21st, 2003, 03:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
need for speed MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: sydney Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 41 Offline	ha that sounds orsum i live between sale and taralgon were abouts is the tyre place he is going to bye its a way of life

Mar 22nd, 2003, 03:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 835 Offline	Woot - that's one of the most significant bits of news I've seen on this forum And to think Sale is only about six hours from here....sounds like a good excuse for an outing.

Mar 22nd, 2003, 03:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
JBOO MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Netherlands Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 387 Offline	I hope this is not too much offf-topic, but Do you know if the 16" 5 stars that normally come on the Cooper are Run flats? I originally thought so, but now I'm not so sure. J

Mar 24th, 2003, 06:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Apologies to Aiden, but this is meant to be an Australian specific thread. Unless I've missed something (and I may have, as I've not been here much lately), the rules were changed to allow country specific threads of all subjects to remain in their respective areas.

Apr 7th, 2003, 07:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Aus Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 3,063 Offline	bugger this - I'm just going to buy conventional tyres... better grip, and I'll buy a goo kit that comes with a Cooper. Worst comes to worst, you can always ring BMW assist hmmmm...

Jul 17th, 2003, 11:22 AM	#19 (permalink)
ShermanM MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Australia Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 90 Offline	Cost of Run Flat Tyres in Australia Has anyone changed a set of their run flats tyres yet? What is the cost like? What I understand from one retailer is that its cost about $600 for each 17''. Mind you in he had none is stock and does not seem to be able to get any. Remember to accelerateShermanM

Jul 17th, 2003, 11:50 AM	#20 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 07:42 AM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Just thinking, if you do 20,000 km a year and a set of tyres last you 40,000, then every 24 months you spend $2400. That means you are going through $100 worth of tyre each month. Scary thought. Just rough figures, please don't post to correct me.

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