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Mark_Leeds · Oct 25th, 2007, 10:58 AM

Hi,

I've decided to go down the route of changing my runflats to non-runflats.

This is mainly due to the cost of replacing and the relatively low mileage that they seem to last. I have read many of the other threads debating the pros and cons and i don't mind having to carry a compressor and a can of sealant.

Now seems like a good time to change, as my tyres are low on tread and i have a screw in a recently replaced tyre.

I currently have the 17" S-lites on my MCS with the Dunlop SP9000s.

I have looked at blackcircles.com and the Falken ZE512 tyres - £283 for 4 tyres. Opposed to over £700 as quoted by Scothall Leeds for replacement runflats.

Just wondered if anyone had any recommendations of a garage (Leeds area) to fit them. The site does give a list of approved garages but I'd prefer using one that a fellow MINI2er had experience of. Hopefully to avoid any damage to the alloys themselves as i believe runflats are a bit of a pig to get off.

Please feel free to suggest any alternative tyres you can recommend too.

Cheers!

wincakes · Oct 25th, 2007, 11:03 AM

HEllloooo!!
Where abouts in leeds are you?? I get mine repaired/changed at my local tyre shop in Sherburn in Elmet...they've done a few tyres for me and are VERY reasonable - if you speak VERY nicely to them!!!! Other than that I went to Gordons Tyres on Lock Lane in Castleford who quoted me cheaper than what blackcircles quoted!! (I just went in and asked for a price...told them what black circles had quoted and they went underneath it!!

) Hope this help!!

Rich_IX · Oct 25th, 2007, 11:09 AM

I go to one called Motorsport Wheels they supply Halfords with their wheels tyres, if you pay cash they give you a really good price

not sure of the address or website but their telephone no is; 0113 2018452

Mark_Leeds · Oct 25th, 2007, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Where abouts in leeds are you??

LS27 - Gildersome

winceyette - Your suggestions would be alright as i play footy near Castleford so could pop in on my way.

Quote:

Motorsport Wheels - 0113 2018452

Rich_IX - I take it these are just suppliers? Thanks but I would prefer the supply and fit option for convenience really.

*Latest best price i can find for 4 Falken ZE512s: £255.60 All-in from mytyres.co.uk (4 for the price of 1.5 runflats)

3rdpillar · Oct 25th, 2007, 02:22 PM

Falken ZE512s fitted today £260 all in. You notice the lack of road noise immediately, i can hear the zaust now!

Mark_Leeds · Oct 25th, 2007, 02:37 PM

Good skills! I think my mind is made up on the choice of tyre now.

Just hope i get a competent tyre fitter that doesn't scratch my alloys.

Oct 25th, 2007, 10:58 AM	#1
Mark_Leeds MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Leeds Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Non-Runflat Recommendations - Leeds Area Hi, I've decided to go down the route of changing my runflats to non-runflats. This is mainly due to the cost of replacing and the relatively low mileage that they seem to last. I have read many of the other threads debating the pros and cons and i don't mind having to carry a compressor and a can of sealant. Now seems like a good time to change, as my tyres are low on tread and i have a screw in a recently replaced tyre. I currently have the 17" S-lites on my MCS with the Dunlop SP9000s. I have looked at blackcircles.com and the Falken ZE512 tyres - £283 for 4 tyres. Opposed to over £700 as quoted by Scothall Leeds for replacement runflats. Just wondered if anyone had any recommendations of a garage (Leeds area) to fit them. The site does give a list of approved garages but I'd prefer using one that a fellow MINI2er had experience of. Hopefully to avoid any damage to the alloys themselves as i believe runflats are a bit of a pig to get off. Please feel free to suggest any alternative tyres you can recommend too. Cheers!

Oct 25th, 2007, 11:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
wincakes LOONEY!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkshire Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 2,657 Offline	HEllloooo!! Where abouts in leeds are you?? I get mine repaired/changed at my local tyre shop in Sherburn in Elmet...they've done a few tyres for me and are VERY reasonable - if you speak VERY nicely to them!!!! Other than that I went to Gordons Tyres on Lock Lane in Castleford who quoted me cheaper than what blackcircles quoted!! (I just went in and asked for a price...told them what black circles had quoted and they went underneath it!! ) Hope this help!! ALTHOUGH SHE NEEDS A BIT OF GUIDANCE, LESLEY WILL BE MY BIATCH FOR NOW...!

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Oct 25th, 2007, 11:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rich_IX Official Pimp of Mini2 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Midget Strip Club Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 4,289 Offline	I go to one called Motorsport Wheels they supply Halfords with their wheels tyres, if you pay cash they give you a really good price not sure of the address or website but their telephone no is; 0113 2018452

Oct 25th, 2007, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mark_Leeds MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Leeds Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Quote: Where abouts in leeds are you?? LS27 - Gildersome winceyette - Your suggestions would be alright as i play footy near Castleford so could pop in on my way. Quote: Motorsport Wheels - 0113 2018452 Rich_IX - I take it these are just suppliers? Thanks but I would prefer the supply and fit option for convenience really. *Latest best price i can find for 4 Falken ZE512s: £255.60 All-in from mytyres.co.uk (4 for the price of 1.5 runflats)

Oct 25th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
3rdpillar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blackburn Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 494 Offline	Falken ZE512s fitted today £260 all in. You notice the lack of road noise immediately, i can hear the zaust now!

Oct 25th, 2007, 02:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mark_Leeds MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Leeds Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Good skills! I think my mind is made up on the choice of tyre now. Just hope i get a competent tyre fitter that doesn't scratch my alloys.

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