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KGB · Nov 18th, 2004, 04:02 AM

FYI

Having spent most of the morning searching inner Melbourne for a tyre place that would have a go...

I had a runflat 'issue' very well resolved by;

Swan Street Tyre Service
338 Swan St Richmond

They took great care and time in helping resolve my deflationary issues....5 previous stops either didn't have the equipment or wouldn't try.

They're Michelin men quite big in motorsport (Carrera Cup etc) and had some good ideas
in regard to replacing the stinky little hard black Italian donuts on my car.....

MickyD · Nov 18th, 2004, 04:09 AM

good to hear... I've been wondering how many places are willing to touch them, I'm also planning to get michelin's to replace my runflats when they wear out.

Todd and I were comparing tyres the other weekend, the cars have very similar milage - his are virtually bald, mine still have probably another 10-15000k's easily....

KGB · Nov 18th, 2004, 04:15 AM

which Michelin's ?

It was recommended I stay with the same 205/45 17's. That would mean Preceda's.

We might be able to 'group buy' ?

MickyD · Nov 18th, 2004, 04:31 AM

yeah I was thinking Pilot Preceda's. wasn't sure whether I might go up to 215/40/17's though....

I probably couldn't do a group buy 'cos my car's through leaseplan anyway, so it's all packaged.

KGB · Nov 18th, 2004, 04:39 AM

215/45's will give you 5mm more sidewall.....watch your speed....probably translates
to the 3km speed camera tolerance !

GOGADGET · Nov 18th, 2004, 04:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD

yeah I was thinking Pilot Preceda's. wasn't sure whether I might go up to 215/40/17's though....

I probably couldn't do a group buy 'cos my car's through leaseplan anyway, so it's all packaged.

These are the Tyres I have Micky. DO IT !

KGB · Nov 18th, 2004, 04:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GOGADGET

These are the Tyres I have Micky. DO IT !

What's a fair price ?

Todd! · Nov 18th, 2004, 06:44 AM

I might be in on a group buy... I need the tyres more than I need the sway bar right now

I think Chris will tell you my RF's are bald... no longer virtually... They are good in the dry,

in the wet!

Todd

KGB · Nov 18th, 2004, 10:38 PM

Todd,

When you're ready let me know.

robbo mcs · Nov 19th, 2004, 09:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD

yeah I was thinking Pilot Preceda's. wasn't sure whether I might go up to 215/40/17's though....

I probably couldn't do a group buy 'cos my car's through leaseplan anyway, so it's all packaged.

Hi,

Whats the load rating on the 215/40/17's? Are they legal?

Robbo

GOGADGET · Nov 19th, 2004, 09:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

Hi,

Whats the load rating on the 215/40/17's? Are they legal?

Robbo

I can't remember the load rating off hand Robbo but they are legal I checked it out before I bought mine.

OZChris · Nov 19th, 2004, 09:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

Whats the load rating on the 215/40/17's? Are they legal?

Robbo is right, there is only a small selection of 215/40-17s with legal load ratings for MINI. My Toyos have a load rating of 87, minimum according to tyre placard is 84.

Good Luck
Chris

GOGADGET · Nov 19th, 2004, 09:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

Hi,

Whats the load rating on the 215/40/17's? Are they legal?

Robbo

I just checked Robbo, the Pilot Preceda's 215/40R17 have a load rating of 87 also

Todd! · Nov 24th, 2004, 02:11 AM

Mark,

I need new tyres ASAP, so if you have had a chance to organise a deal, PM me...

Im after 205/45/17's Precedas if they have them, if not I will go the 215/40/17's...

Let me know how yo go.

Todd

KGB · Nov 24th, 2004, 02:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS

Mark,

I need new tyres ASAP, so if you have had a chance to organise a deal, PM me...

Im after 205/45/17's Precedas if they have them, if not I will go the 215/40/17's...

Let me know how yo go.

Todd

Todd,

You're being PM'd.

KGB · Jan 5th, 2005, 05:32 AM

Runflat problems solved. Stinky little Italian donuts are no longer.
Whole new world of Michelin Preceda's + tyre goop + compressor.
Very tasty....

GOGADGET · Jan 5th, 2005, 07:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KGB

Runflat problems solved. Stinky little Italian donuts are no longer.
Whole new world of Michelin Preceda's + tyre goop + compressor.
Very tasty....

Well done champ, you won't regret it.

Todd! · Jan 5th, 2005, 01:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KGB

Runflat problems solved. Stinky little Italian donuts are no longer.
Whole new world of Michelin Preceda's + tyre goop + compressor.
Very tasty....

Awesome Mark...

With the lip and springs- I'd say you'd have to be a contender for one of the toughest mini's in Vic

We all know who has the toughest - someone in Geelong - EB/W...

DJP · Jan 9th, 2005, 12:51 AM

looking very tasty indeed

Todd! · Jan 9th, 2005, 01:20 AM

I hear a rumour there is some new stripes too... looking forward to the twilight run to check it out!

Nov 18th, 2004, 04:02 AM	#1
KGB MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Inner Local Time: 06:29 AM Posts: 801 Offline	Melbourne Runflat Flat FYI Having spent most of the morning searching inner Melbourne for a tyre place that would have a go... I had a runflat 'issue' very well resolved by; Swan Street Tyre Service 338 Swan St Richmond They took great care and time in helping resolve my deflationary issues....5 previous stops either didn't have the equipment or wouldn't try. They're Michelin men quite big in motorsport (Carrera Cup etc) and had some good ideas in regard to replacing the stinky little hard black Italian donuts on my car.....

Nov 18th, 2004, 04:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
GOGADGET All Worked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 07:29 AM Posts: 2,669 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD yeah I was thinking Pilot Preceda's. wasn't sure whether I might go up to 215/40/17's though.... I probably couldn't do a group buy 'cos my car's through leaseplan anyway, so it's all packaged. These are the Tyres I have Micky. DO IT ! GETTING ALL RALLYED UP and a little bit sideways

Nov 18th, 2004, 06:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:29 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	I might be in on a group buy... I need the tyres more than I need the sway bar right now I think Chris will tell you my RF's are bald... no longer virtually... They are good in the dry, in the wet! Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Nov 19th, 2004, 09:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:29 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD yeah I was thinking Pilot Preceda's. wasn't sure whether I might go up to 215/40/17's though.... I probably couldn't do a group buy 'cos my car's through leaseplan anyway, so it's all packaged. Hi, Whats the load rating on the 215/40/17's? Are they legal? Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

Nov 19th, 2004, 09:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
GOGADGET All Worked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 07:29 AM Posts: 2,669 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs Hi, Whats the load rating on the 215/40/17's? Are they legal? Robbo I can't remember the load rating off hand Robbo but they are legal I checked it out before I bought mine. GETTING ALL RALLYED UP and a little bit sideways

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Nov 18th, 2004, 04:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:29 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	good to hear... I've been wondering how many places are willing to touch them, I'm also planning to get michelin's to replace my runflats when they wear out. Todd and I were comparing tyres the other weekend, the cars have very similar milage - his are virtually bald, mine still have probably another 10-15000k's easily....

Nov 18th, 2004, 04:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
KGB MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Inner Local Time: 06:29 AM Posts: 801 Offline	which Michelin's ? It was recommended I stay with the same 205/45 17's. That would mean Preceda's. We might be able to 'group buy' ?

Nov 18th, 2004, 04:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:29 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	yeah I was thinking Pilot Preceda's. wasn't sure whether I might go up to 215/40/17's though.... I probably couldn't do a group buy 'cos my car's through leaseplan anyway, so it's all packaged.

Nov 18th, 2004, 04:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
KGB MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Inner Local Time: 06:29 AM Posts: 801 Offline	215/45's will give you 5mm more sidewall.....watch your speed....probably translates to the 3km speed camera tolerance !

Nov 18th, 2004, 04:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
KGB MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Inner Local Time: 06:29 AM Posts: 801 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GOGADGET These are the Tyres I have Micky. DO IT ! What's a fair price ?

Nov 18th, 2004, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
KGB MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Inner Local Time: 06:29 AM Posts: 801 Offline	Todd, When you're ready let me know.

Nov 19th, 2004, 09:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:29 AM Posts: 2,507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs Whats the load rating on the 215/40/17's? Are they legal? Robbo is right, there is only a small selection of 215/40-17s with legal load ratings for MINI. My Toyos have a load rating of 87, minimum according to tyre placard is 84. Good Luck Chris

Nov 19th, 2004, 09:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
GOGADGET All Worked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 07:29 AM Posts: 2,669 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs Hi, Whats the load rating on the 215/40/17's? Are they legal? Robbo I just checked Robbo, the Pilot Preceda's 215/40R17 have a load rating of 87 also GETTING ALL RALLYED UP and a little bit sideways

Nov 24th, 2004, 02:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:29 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	Mark, I need new tyres ASAP, so if you have had a chance to organise a deal, PM me... Im after 205/45/17's Precedas if they have them, if not I will go the 215/40/17's... Let me know how yo go. Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Nov 24th, 2004, 02:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
KGB MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Inner Local Time: 06:29 AM Posts: 801 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS Mark, I need new tyres ASAP, so if you have had a chance to organise a deal, PM me... Im after 205/45/17's Precedas if they have them, if not I will go the 215/40/17's... Let me know how yo go. Todd Todd, You're being PM'd.

Jan 5th, 2005, 05:32 AM	#16 (permalink)
KGB MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Inner Local Time: 06:29 AM Posts: 801 Offline	Runflat problems solved. Stinky little Italian donuts are no longer. Whole new world of Michelin Preceda's + tyre goop + compressor. Very tasty.... Attached Thumbnails

Jan 5th, 2005, 07:22 AM	#17 (permalink)
GOGADGET All Worked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 07:29 AM Posts: 2,669 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KGB Runflat problems solved. Stinky little Italian donuts are no longer. Whole new world of Michelin Preceda's + tyre goop + compressor. Very tasty.... Well done champ, you won't regret it. GETTING ALL RALLYED UP and a little bit sideways

Jan 5th, 2005, 01:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:29 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KGB Runflat problems solved. Stinky little Italian donuts are no longer. Whole new world of Michelin Preceda's + tyre goop + compressor. Very tasty.... Awesome Mark... With the lip and springs- I'd say you'd have to be a contender for one of the toughest mini's in Vic We all know who has the toughest - someone in Geelong - EB/W... PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos Last edited by Red&blackS : Jan 5th, 2005 at 02:55 PM.

Jan 9th, 2005, 12:51 AM	#19 (permalink)
DJP 2003 MWC Winner Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Melbourne Local Time: 07:29 AM Posts: 94 Offline	Lip N' Springs looking very tasty indeed

Jan 9th, 2005, 01:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:29 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	I hear a rumour there is some new stripes too... looking forward to the twilight run to check it out! PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

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