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Grunbay · Nov 18th, 2007, 02:08 PM

I just went to change over my 17" runflat wheels to conventional tires. The manager of the tire shop said that conventional tires cannot be mounted on runflat rims. From reviewing the forum here and elsewhere, I have not been able to confirm any advice directly on point, but it is evident that Mini owners do it all of the time!

Would anyone be able to share definitive advice on this issue or point me in the direction of getting the advice?

Paul · Nov 18th, 2007, 02:43 PM

The fact that hundreds, if not thousands, of people on here and elsewhere do it and have done it with no problem is a pretty clear indication it's fine. That was enough for me, and I never had any problems with non-runflats, or did my brother-in-law, or anyone else I know.

DaFlake · Nov 18th, 2007, 02:45 PM

I don't think that there is a difference. I have mounted runflats on regular rims and vice versa. I'd say it is miss information unless there is a new rim that I am not aware of.

Grunbay · Nov 18th, 2007, 03:01 PM

I agree. It seems as though thousands of users can't be wrong. I suspect that my local tire dealer likes the markup on a $300 runflat more than that of a $130 conventional tire.

If anyone has any definitive information, I'd love to hear it.

valk009 · Nov 21st, 2007, 03:00 AM

There is no problem in switching to regular tires on run-flat rims.

My local BMW/Mini dealer offeres it as many people complained about the noise and performance of run-flat tires and have them changed to regular tires when taking delivery of their new cars!

Ant FR · Nov 21st, 2007, 08:33 AM

tell your tyre fitter.

RUBBISH.

and go elsewhere, next he'll be telling you that White Wall tyres are back in fashion

DaFlake · Nov 21st, 2007, 08:53 AM

Oh whitewalls as a MINI.... How camp!

Damo · Nov 21st, 2007, 06:46 PM

The type of Run Flats that fit the MINI have been designed to fit any rim not specially designed Rims. Tell him he's talking pish and to ask his tyre manufacturers. Just trying to get more money or he know's F.A. Either way stay clear.

beken · Nov 21st, 2007, 11:17 PM

I have regular tires on my MINI (an R53).

Your tire dealer might be confused as the R56 MINIs may have the tire pressure monitoring sensor on the valves and he doesn't know enough about them. Just a thought.

Paul · Nov 22nd, 2007, 07:12 AM

The 2nd generation MINIs monitor pressure the same way as the first.

Nov 18th, 2007, 02:08 PM	#1
Grunbay MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Tire shop says no to regular tire on runflat rims I just went to change over my 17" runflat wheels to conventional tires. The manager of the tire shop said that conventional tires cannot be mounted on runflat rims. From reviewing the forum here and elsewhere, I have not been able to confirm any advice directly on point, but it is evident that Mini owners do it all of the time! Would anyone be able to share definitive advice on this issue or point me in the direction of getting the advice?

Nov 18th, 2007, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 10,431 Online	I don't think that there is a difference. I have mounted runflats on regular rims and vice versa. I'd say it is miss information unless there is a new rim that I am not aware of. Global Moderator

Nov 21st, 2007, 08:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 10,431 Online	Oh whitewalls as a MINI.... How camp! Global Moderator

Nov 21st, 2007, 06:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 03:27 PM Posts: 10,588 Offline	The type of Run Flats that fit the MINI have been designed to fit any rim not specially designed Rims. Tell him he's talking pish and to ask his tyre manufacturers. Just trying to get more money or he know's F.A. Either way stay clear. North West Rolling Road Day 26th July LINK NOW FIXED!

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beken 05 MCS BEP Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delta, BC, Canada Local Time: 07:27 AM Posts: 1,174 Offline	I have regular tires on my MINI (an R53). Your tire dealer might be confused as the R56 MINIs may have the tire pressure monitoring sensor on the valves and he doesn't know enough about them. Just a thought. 05MCS BEP - Alta 22mm rear anti-swaybar, Madness CAI

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Nov 18th, 2007, 02:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:27 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	The fact that hundreds, if not thousands, of people on here and elsewhere do it and have done it with no problem is a pretty clear indication it's fine. That was enough for me, and I never had any problems with non-runflats, or did my brother-in-law, or anyone else I know.

Nov 18th, 2007, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grunbay MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 4 Offline	I agree. It seems as though thousands of users can't be wrong. I suspect that my local tire dealer likes the markup on a $300 runflat more than that of a $130 conventional tire. If anyone has any definitive information, I'd love to hear it.

Nov 21st, 2007, 03:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
valk009 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 72 Offline	There is no problem in switching to regular tires on run-flat rims. My local BMW/Mini dealer offeres it as many people complained about the noise and performance of run-flat tires and have them changed to regular tires when taking delivery of their new cars!

Nov 21st, 2007, 08:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:27 PM Posts: 1,843 Offline	tell your tyre fitter. RUBBISH. and go elsewhere, next he'll be telling you that White Wall tyres are back in fashion

Nov 22nd, 2007, 07:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:27 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	The 2nd generation MINIs monitor pressure the same way as the first.

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