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justinf · Aug 31st, 2007, 03:07 PM

Hi all,

I need to replace 4 tyres on my Mini and was wondering if anyone else is using Avon 17" Run Flat tyres? I've been offered these and they are quite a bit cheaper than other Run Flat tyres, I think £111 each.

I also want to stay clear of the Pirelli's as the 2 back tyres have plenty of tread left on them, yet large holes have appeared around the inside of the tyre with what appears to be metal coming through (Can only guess this makes up the sidewall of the run flat tyre). Has anyone else experienced a similar problem?

Thank you
Justin

Yellow/Black OneD · Oct 17th, 2007, 11:51 AM

Having these fitted today on the front @ £89 each, so will let you know short term findings anyway!

justinf · Oct 17th, 2007, 01:40 PM

I've been running the Avon ZZ3 Runflats for a month now, they seem less noisy than the Pirelli’s that I had but these were fairly worn.

Other than that I don’t really notice any difference. £89 each sounds like a good price, I ended up paying £111 fully fitted but this was quite a bit cheaper than the Pirelli’s and Dunlop’s

Justin

Hyper Active · Oct 17th, 2007, 05:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yellow/Black OneD (original)

Having these fitted today on the front @ £89 each, so will let you know short term findings anyway!

Quote: Originally Posted by justinf (original)

I've been running the Avon ZZ3 Runflats for a month now, they seem less noisy than the Pirelli’s that I had but these were fairly worn.

Other than that I don’t really notice any difference. £89 each sounds like a good price, I ended up paying £111 fully fitted but this was quite a bit cheaper than the Pirelli’s and Dunlop’s

Justin

I just had a look on Avon's website and could find no information about any runflat tyres. Can you provide a link to a website showing these tyres. Thanks.

Mess · Oct 17th, 2007, 06:05 PM

sorry to butt in here, but dump the run flats.

The ride and comfort difference of the car with out runflats on is amazing. a huge difference and id deffo recommend non run flats.

Buz999 · Oct 17th, 2007, 08:59 PM

I'll second that, DUMP THE RUNFLATS!

The difference is amazing, much quieter and smoother.

justinf · Oct 18th, 2007, 08:11 AM

I got them fitted by a company in Ashford called TyreWeb. I couldn't find any information on the Web about the tyres, but decided to give them a go as I'd read reviews on the Standard Avon ZZ3 and they were a better price.

As I had to change all 4 tyres I was also thinking of changing to non run-flats but most fitters I'd called wouldn't fit non run flat-tyres.

Yellow/Black OneD · Oct 18th, 2007, 01:43 PM

Long story, its gone wrong.........

They quoted my on 'Reinforced' ZZ3's, not 'Runflats'. So I turned up at 4pm yesterday to get them fitted and had to come away, that is the reason for them being £89 each.

They gave me a quote on the Avon Runflats, fitted&balanced at £110 each, and Pirelli Eufori's at the same price. Seeing as I have got the Pirellis on already I have gone for those. Dropped the car off this morning, and they have lent me a car for nowt for the inconvenience of yesterday. If they do a satisfactory job, I will do a full report tomorrow, i'm picking my MINI up at 5:30pm!

For information, the cheapest Runflat tyres are Khumo's, and I was quoted at another garage £93 each, fitted.

Aug 31st, 2007, 03:07 PM	#1
justinf MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Avon Run flat tyres? Hi all, I need to replace 4 tyres on my Mini and was wondering if anyone else is using Avon 17" Run Flat tyres? I've been offered these and they are quite a bit cheaper than other Run Flat tyres, I think £111 each. I also want to stay clear of the Pirelli's as the 2 back tyres have plenty of tread left on them, yet large holes have appeared around the inside of the tyre with what appears to be metal coming through (Can only guess this makes up the sidewall of the run flat tyre). Has anyone else experienced a similar problem? Thank you Justin

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Oct 17th, 2007, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Yellow/Black OneD Clubman D Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 1,312 Offline	Having these fitted today on the front @ £89 each, so will let you know short term findings anyway!

Oct 17th, 2007, 01:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
justinf MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 21 Offline	I've been running the Avon ZZ3 Runflats for a month now, they seem less noisy than the Pirelli’s that I had but these were fairly worn. Other than that I don’t really notice any difference. £89 each sounds like a good price, I ended up paying £111 fully fitted but this was quite a bit cheaper than the Pirelli’s and Dunlop’s Justin

Oct 17th, 2007, 05:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 2,178 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Yellow/Black OneD (original) Having these fitted today on the front @ £89 each, so will let you know short term findings anyway! Quote: Originally Posted by justinf (original) I've been running the Avon ZZ3 Runflats for a month now, they seem less noisy than the Pirelli’s that I had but these were fairly worn. Other than that I don’t really notice any difference. £89 each sounds like a good price, I ended up paying £111 fully fitted but this was quite a bit cheaper than the Pirelli’s and Dunlop’s Justin I just had a look on Avon's website and could find no information about any runflat tyres. Can you provide a link to a website showing these tyres. Thanks.

Oct 17th, 2007, 06:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 644 Offline	sorry to butt in here, but dump the run flats. The ride and comfort difference of the car with out runflats on is amazing. a huge difference and id deffo recommend non run flats.

Oct 17th, 2007, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Buz999 What mod next? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ludlow,Shropshire Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 228 Offline	I'll second that, DUMP THE RUNFLATS! The difference is amazing, much quieter and smoother.

Oct 18th, 2007, 08:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
justinf MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 21 Offline	I got them fitted by a company in Ashford called TyreWeb. I couldn't find any information on the Web about the tyres, but decided to give them a go as I'd read reviews on the Standard Avon ZZ3 and they were a better price. As I had to change all 4 tyres I was also thinking of changing to non run-flats but most fitters I'd called wouldn't fit non run flat-tyres.

Oct 18th, 2007, 01:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Yellow/Black OneD Clubman D Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 1,312 Offline	Long story, its gone wrong......... They quoted my on 'Reinforced' ZZ3's, not 'Runflats'. So I turned up at 4pm yesterday to get them fitted and had to come away, that is the reason for them being £89 each. They gave me a quote on the Avon Runflats, fitted&balanced at £110 each, and Pirelli Eufori's at the same price. Seeing as I have got the Pirellis on already I have gone for those. Dropped the car off this morning, and they have lent me a car for nowt for the inconvenience of yesterday. If they do a satisfactory job, I will do a full report tomorrow, i'm picking my MINI up at 5:30pm! For information, the cheapest Runflat tyres are Khumo's, and I was quoted at another garage £93 each, fitted.

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