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sqeek · Mar 4th, 2008, 03:47 PM

can some one help i have just got a 57 clubman s
should there be a spare wheel with the clubman s as there appears to be a space for one
i do not have a wheel or a pump (gel)
i have looked on the mini web site and i have not found any info

MINIAC · Mar 4th, 2008, 03:56 PM

You should have run flat tires.

bubblegoose · Mar 4th, 2008, 04:01 PM

Runflat tyres are standard on the Cooper S whether you have 17 or 16 inch wheels. Therefore, you can run on them for 100 miles at a reduced speed of 50 mph MAX. This is with no air pressure in the tyre whatsoever.

Hope this helps

Oh btw... welcome to MINI2

sqeek · Mar 4th, 2008, 06:06 PM

thanks for the info and the welcome
i had run flats on my 03 cooper and gel/pump is it possable to get one as there is a space in the clubman for it and where would i get it

jamesbeaumont · Mar 4th, 2008, 06:22 PM

You can spec a spare wheel when you order the car, really you dont need one if you have run flats, its just added weight but if youre really worried about it give your dealer a call.

KenL · Mar 4th, 2008, 09:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jamesbeaumont (original)

You can spec a spare wheel when you order the car, really you dont need one if you have run flats, its just added weight but if youre really worried about it give your dealer a call.

I disagree

A spare will allow you to travel longer until you source a replacement runflat at a decent price.

Also, a spare gives you the option to move to non-runflats if you fancy doing so in the future.

jamesbeaumont · Mar 5th, 2008, 01:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

I disagree

Typical

Shaun · Mar 5th, 2008, 02:39 PM

When I changed my S to non runfalts I put a can of tyre foam and a small compressor in the boot just in case.
The extra space under the floor is so usefull I have 15's (not runflats) so I have the Mini Mobility kit I believe its called and a whole load of polystyrene foam to hold all the bits and pieces screwdriver locking nut etc I intend to dump the moulded stuff and get a bag for all the kit freeing up even more storgae space.
Welcome to the world of Clubman by the way.

I have a set of 17" allloys in the garage I intend to use them in summer and will probably put one of the 15"s in the boot for longer journeys as a spare.

Pom Down Under · Mar 8th, 2008, 01:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

Also, a spare gives you the option to move to non-runflats if you fancy doing so in the future.

This is what I plan to do, when the runflats are due for a change I will buy an extra 17" wheel and have 5 standard tyres fitted. I reckon the price of 5 standard tyres will still work out cheaper than 4 runflats plus give a better ride.

Shaun · Mar 8th, 2008, 08:29 AM

I found that buying 4 new wheels and tyres was cheaper than replacing the tyres on my S.

Mar 4th, 2008, 03:47 PM	#1
sqeek MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 7 Offline	new clubman can some one help i have just got a 57 clubman s should there be a spare wheel with the clubman s as there appears to be a space for one i do not have a wheel or a pump (gel) i have looked on the mini web site and i have not found any info

Mar 4th, 2008, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 8,318 Offline	Welcome to MINI2 ... You should have run flat tires.

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bubblegoose Settled.. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the Office! Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 3,486 Offline	Runflat tyres are standard on the Cooper S whether you have 17 or 16 inch wheels. Therefore, you can run on them for 100 miles at a reduced speed of 50 mph MAX. This is with no air pressure in the tyre whatsoever. Hope this helps Oh btw... welcome to MINI2 MINI2's Loveable Goose NW Minis - Pub Meets & Banter

Mar 4th, 2008, 06:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
sqeek MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 7 Offline	spare wheel thanks for the info and the welcome i had run flats on my 03 cooper and gel/pump is it possable to get one as there is a space in the clubman for it and where would i get it

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jamesbeaumont Addicted to MINI... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 452 Offline	You can spec a spare wheel when you order the car, really you dont need one if you have run flats, its just added weight but if youre really worried about it give your dealer a call. Chili Red R56 Cooper

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Mar 4th, 2008, 09:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jamesbeaumont (original) You can spec a spare wheel when you order the car, really you dont need one if you have run flats, its just added weight but if youre really worried about it give your dealer a call. I disagree A spare will allow you to travel longer until you source a replacement runflat at a decent price. Also, a spare gives you the option to move to non-runflats if you fancy doing so in the future. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 5th, 2008, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
jamesbeaumont Addicted to MINI... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 452 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) I disagree Typical Chili Red R56 Cooper

Mar 5th, 2008, 02:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 3,154 Offline	When I changed my S to non runfalts I put a can of tyre foam and a small compressor in the boot just in case. The extra space under the floor is so usefull I have 15's (not runflats) so I have the Mini Mobility kit I believe its called and a whole load of polystyrene foam to hold all the bits and pieces screwdriver locking nut etc I intend to dump the moulded stuff and get a bag for all the kit freeing up even more storgae space. Welcome to the world of Clubman by the way. I have a set of 17" allloys in the garage I intend to use them in summer and will probably put one of the 15"s in the boot for longer journeys as a spare. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

Mar 8th, 2008, 01:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pom Down Under .....like a Cheshire cat. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 376 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) Also, a spare gives you the option to move to non-runflats if you fancy doing so in the future. This is what I plan to do, when the runflats are due for a change I will buy an extra 17" wheel and have 5 standard tyres fitted. I reckon the price of 5 standard tyres will still work out cheaper than 4 runflats plus give a better ride.

Mar 8th, 2008, 08:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 3,154 Offline	I found that buying 4 new wheels and tyres was cheaper than replacing the tyres on my S. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

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