Tyres

[Coopers2004]

Hi everyone,
I went to the garage today to have my wheel alignment done as my car was pulling to one side, anyway it was way out and had completely ruined my front tyres, I've had it 4 weeks and It came with all run flat tyres on. The guy at the garage said I could change all four to normal tyres but would have to inform my insurance company which would make my premium go up so i stuck two new run flats on.
Just wondered if anyone on here had herd of this and if so did you inform your insurance company and did it affect it in anyway? Would like to no for future reference.


Thanks.

[Gray282]

Yea I have heard of this it's because the minis don't have a spare and also I believe because they can still safely travel while punctured, I changed to normal tyres but the insurance company weren't to bothered "swift cover" they said its not going to affect the price but some company's as yours have increase due to the factors above

[Coopers2004]

Ok thanks, i will look into It next time I need new tyres although I'm rather happy with run flats it's just the cost that's annoying.

[The Nun]

Mine you it wouldnt travel safely on punctured bald run flat tyres either.

[fortunot]

So if you get a flat with runflats, insurance will cover it? How much is a new tyre anyway?
Cindy

[Speck1965]

I think he was talking rubbish.

1. Mini's are available with or without runflats from new, so they are obviously safe with either.

2. When you insured it they did not ask you what sort of tyres it had on so how the hell would they know you changed them?

Carl

[CityMiniCarHire]

The mechanic was probably mistaken or unsure of insurance requirements.

Your Insurance may become voided, if you replace your wheels or tyres to ones not recommended by the manufacturer.

As all Minis are produced with or without run-flat tyres as an option, it is safe to say that insurance cover will not be affected should you decide to replace your tyres with non run-flats.

Hope this helps

Adel
City Mini car hire

[CityMiniCarHire]

You can purchase a tyre sealant bottle from any Mini dealership, this will enable you to temporarily repair a puncture within a few minutes.

Replacing your tyres to non run-flat tyres is a good move, this will significantly soften your ride.

Adel

[fortunot]

Thanks guys....I am sure learning alot on this site!!
Cindy

[Leedz]

Quote: Originally Posted by CityMiniCarHire (original)

You can purchase a tyre sealant bottle from any Mini dealership, this will enable you to temporarily repair a puncture within a few minutes.

Replacing your tyres to non run-flat tyres is a good move, this will significantly soften your ride.

Adel

Ooh No! Don't rely on a sealant kit, they're rubbish!

[fortunot]

Won't the sealant kit get me to a repair shop though? I'm told that depending on where the hole or whatever is, that they can be repaired and not necessarily buying a new runflat.
CIndy

[Caveman]

Quote: Originally Posted by fortunot (original)

Won't the sealant kit get me to a repair shop though? I'm told that depending on where the hole or whatever is, that they can be repaired and not necessarily buying a new runflat.

You wouldn't normally carry sealant if you have runflats. Whether a runflat should be repaired or replaced depends on the location of the puncture and how far and fast it was driven to the repair shop.

[Platty]

It amazes (and infuriates) me the bulls**t garages come out with to make a few extra £££'s. They wonder why their reputation is always in the gutter.

If you want to change from runflats to normal tyres, it is entirely your choice. Your insurance premium won’t change at all. Runflats are fitted purely for the convenience factor of not having to stop and change the tyre, the space of a spare wheel, and its associated weight gain.

[privateer]

Im surfing for new after market 18" rims.....On some of the web sites it states " If your mini came with run flats form the manufacturer then we will only supply run flat tires "...So im thinking are the rims different for run flats as opposed to rims that take regular tyers ??

[Speck1965]

Quote: Originally Posted by privateer (original)

Im surfing for new after market 18" rims.....On some of the web sites it states " If your mini came with run flats form the manufacturer then we will only supply run flat tires "...So im thinking are the rims different for run flats as opposed to rims that take regular tyers ??

In my case no, I got standard tyres on the same rims as what I had run flats on. But mine are 16" so not sure if size matters?