new clubman

[sqeek]

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]

You should have run flat tires.

[bubblegoose]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

I disagree

Typical

[Shaun]

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]

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]

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