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poddy · Oct 12th, 2007, 03:23 PM

Just got rid of the awful run-flats, swapped all four for 205/45/R17 Falken ziex ZE512s all-round, fitted for £280 incl. balancing, yes £280 for four!

Transformation or what!

No more..

tramlining
veering off in all directions for no reason
wheel spin
huge puncture repair bills
bad backs

..generally much quieter as well as a slightly more comfortable ride.

Seriously, don't think about it like I did just do it, you won't regret it.

My Mini's a 2004 Cooper btw.

Happy days!!

iain cooper · Oct 12th, 2007, 07:31 PM

do you have a spare ?

Damo · Oct 12th, 2007, 09:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by iain cooper (original)

do you have a spare ?

Thats always someones first question when it comes to this.

Do people not know how many cars out there do not come with a spare.

What about the MINI's with 15" wheels that don't come with runflats. They only have a spare if you paid extra.

Can of tyre weld and a cigarette lighter powered air pump is all you need.

Suj999 · Oct 12th, 2007, 09:58 PM

wot about those cans from halfords that say you don't need a pump? (Holts Tyre Weld, I think they are called)

GarryThomas · Oct 12th, 2007, 10:20 PM

If you don't like runflats Ultraseal is the answer, pumped into the the tyre before inflating it
you will never have punture again and lasts for the life of the tyre.
You can use any normal tyre.
Cost is about £20 per tyre Ive used it on my bike, far better than a spare.
Im going to try the Dunlop SP01s runflats, for a year or two.
[size=2]like the firm ride.15000 miles still on the orginals

Damo · Oct 13th, 2007, 12:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Suj999 (original)

wot about those cans from halfords that say you don't need a pump? (Holts Tyre Weld, I think they are called)

I have the holts stuff and a pump, that way if its just a slow puncture I can top the air up instead and just get it repaired.

Damo · Oct 13th, 2007, 12:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GarryThomas (original)

If you don't like runflats Ultraseal is the answer, pumped into the the tyre before inflating it
you will never have punture again and lasts for the life of the tyre.
You can use any normal tyre.
Cost is about £20 per tyre Ive used it on my bike, far better than a spare.
Im going to try the Dunlop SP01s runflats, for a year or two.
[size=2]like the firm ride.15000 miles still on the orginals

Not used it myself but heard bad things. Something about it sloshing around in the tyre so handling effected etc.

poddy · Oct 23rd, 2007, 08:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by iain cooper (original)

do you have a spare ?

Hi, sorry for late reply, just bought some Holts Tyre weld from Halfords-the type that inflates as well as seals.

Oct 12th, 2007, 03:23 PM	#1
poddy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Dumped the run-flats Just got rid of the awful run-flats, swapped all four for 205/45/R17 Falken ziex ZE512s all-round, fitted for £280 incl. balancing, yes £280 for four! Transformation or what! No more.. tramlining veering off in all directions for no reason wheel spin huge puncture repair bills bad backs ..generally much quieter as well as a slightly more comfortable ride. Seriously, don't think about it like I did just do it, you won't regret it. My Mini's a 2004 Cooper btw. Happy days!!

Oct 12th, 2007, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 10,589 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by iain cooper (original) do you have a spare ? Thats always someones first question when it comes to this. Do people not know how many cars out there do not come with a spare. What about the MINI's with 15" wheels that don't come with runflats. They only have a spare if you paid extra. Can of tyre weld and a cigarette lighter powered air pump is all you need. North West Rolling Road Day 26th July LINK NOW FIXED!

Oct 12th, 2007, 10:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
GarryThomas MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Runflat alternative If you don't like runflats Ultraseal is the answer, pumped into the the tyre before inflating it you will never have punture again and lasts for the life of the tyre. You can use any normal tyre. Cost is about £20 per tyre Ive used it on my bike, far better than a spare. Im going to try the Dunlop SP01s runflats, for a year or two. [size=2]like the firm ride.15000 miles still on the orginals

Oct 13th, 2007, 12:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 10,589 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Suj999 (original) wot about those cans from halfords that say you don't need a pump? (Holts Tyre Weld, I think they are called) I have the holts stuff and a pump, that way if its just a slow puncture I can top the air up instead and just get it repaired. North West Rolling Road Day 26th July LINK NOW FIXED!

Oct 13th, 2007, 12:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 10,589 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GarryThomas (original) If you don't like runflats Ultraseal is the answer, pumped into the the tyre before inflating it you will never have punture again and lasts for the life of the tyre. You can use any normal tyre. Cost is about £20 per tyre Ive used it on my bike, far better than a spare. Im going to try the Dunlop SP01s runflats, for a year or two. [size=2]like the firm ride.15000 miles still on the orginals Not used it myself but heard bad things. Something about it sloshing around in the tyre so handling effected etc. North West Rolling Road Day 26th July LINK NOW FIXED!

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Oct 12th, 2007, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
iain cooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: near Glasgow Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 275 Offline	do you have a spare ?

Oct 12th, 2007, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Suj999 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 106 Offline	wot about those cans from halfords that say you don't need a pump? (Holts Tyre Weld, I think they are called)

Oct 23rd, 2007, 08:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
poddy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 08:22 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by iain cooper (original) do you have a spare ? Hi, sorry for late reply, just bought some Holts Tyre weld from Halfords-the type that inflates as well as seals.

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