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stuvoi · Jan 14th, 2005, 01:36 PM

Hiya

I have a New Mini Cooper S - which came with the Sports Suspension kit / 17" alloys and the Run Flat tyres.

My wife finds the ride just a little too bumpy - and with hopes of little ones I am trying to see what the best solution to make the ride a little more gentler is.

Are you able to make a recommendation as to what the best compromise between comfort / handling would be?

Cheers

Stu

obehave · Jan 14th, 2005, 01:50 PM

Ditch the 17s. You sound like you might want to keep the run flats.
If not then non run flats help.
Check you tire pressure. With both of you and no real load in the back. You can probably run 33 Front and 30 Rear safely and keep an eye on tire wear.

Martin L · Jan 14th, 2005, 01:59 PM

A set of 16" X-lites with non-runflat tyres

They'll make you car go better too as it's less unsprung weight

cpearce · Jan 14th, 2005, 02:24 PM

I certainly understand where you are coming from. My wife doesn't want a harsh ride either. The runflats are much harsher of a ride than standard tires. You could put on a set of new tires for around $400-500. This is probaly the best option, but then your screwed if you have a flat. If you want to keep the run flats, see if you can find MC springs. They will raise the car 8mm, and have a slightly different spring rate...softer. Make sure they are around the same year as your car though. I'm sure you'll find some here. In fact I may have some for and 2004 MC. I'm planning on installing H-sport springs next week.

Bilbo Baggins · Jan 14th, 2005, 02:37 PM

I have the 16" X-lites w/run-flats for my summer tire and the 15" 7-hole w/non-run-flats for the winter. The 15" wheels with non-run-flats definitely offer a smoother ride.

I would try the tire change first. Get some 16" wheels with non-run-flat tires. If flats are a worry, just carry a tube of "Slime" and a small compressor in the boot. That is what I do in the winter.

I will be replacing my run-flats with non-rfs this coming spring as I want a tire with more stick.

pocketrocketowner · Jan 14th, 2005, 03:13 PM

Get a set of adjustable shocks............full soft = nice ride......or just change to a stock Cooper set of shocks.

Jan 14th, 2005, 01:36 PM	#1
stuvoi MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 09:41 PM Posts: 390 Offline	Mini Suspension - some may think I am taking a step back. Hiya I have a New Mini Cooper S - which came with the Sports Suspension kit / 17" alloys and the Run Flat tyres. My wife finds the ride just a little too bumpy - and with hopes of little ones I am trying to see what the best solution to make the ride a little more gentler is. Are you able to make a recommendation as to what the best compromise between comfort / handling would be? Cheers Stu

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Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 09:41 PM Posts: 13,607 Offline	A set of 16" X-lites with non-runflat tyres They'll make you car go better too as it's less unsprung weight MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

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Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 04:41 PM Posts: 8,839 Offline	I have the 16" X-lites w/run-flats for my summer tire and the 15" 7-hole w/non-run-flats for the winter. The 15" wheels with non-run-flats definitely offer a smoother ride. I would try the tire change first. Get some 16" wheels with non-run-flat tires. If flats are a worry, just carry a tube of "Slime" and a small compressor in the boot. That is what I do in the winter. I will be replacing my run-flats with non-rfs this coming spring as I want a tire with more stick. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

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Jan 14th, 2005, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 04:41 PM Posts: 9,254 Offline	Ditch the 17s. You sound like you might want to keep the run flats. If not then non run flats help. Check you tire pressure. With both of you and no real load in the back. You can probably run 33 Front and 30 Rear safely and keep an eye on tire wear.

Jan 14th, 2005, 02:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
cpearce Texas Spike Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Local Time: 02:41 PM Posts: 72 Offline	I certainly understand where you are coming from. My wife doesn't want a harsh ride either. The runflats are much harsher of a ride than standard tires. You could put on a set of new tires for around $400-500. This is probaly the best option, but then your screwed if you have a flat. If you want to keep the run flats, see if you can find MC springs. They will raise the car 8mm, and have a slightly different spring rate...softer. Make sure they are around the same year as your car though. I'm sure you'll find some here. In fact I may have some for and 2004 MC. I'm planning on installing H-sport springs next week.

Jan 14th, 2005, 03:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
pocketrocketowner Best Personal Regards Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ile de Vaux, France Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 2,001 Offline	Get a set of adjustable shocks............full soft = nice ride......or just change to a stock Cooper set of shocks.

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