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Dave_Boost777 · Nov 18th, 2007, 10:21 PM

Had my first 10,000 miles service yesterday and was told my two front tyres need replacing. I asked if i could have normal tyres and the guy told me it wasnt possible because the rim is designed for runflats and they are £200 each or something. I was also quoted £40 odd for wiper blades :S

Anyway, its not the cost that gets me, i just find the runflats pretty crap. Can i get normal tyres for my 17" S lights? Will mini do them at all or will i have to go elsewhere?

crumy · Nov 19th, 2007, 04:54 PM

Yes u defo can, there talking bu!!$hit & trying to rip u off. I'm nearing the end of my 2nd set & searching myself. It was only after purchasing those that I searched the subject & then the garage I've used regular & I got my last set from recommended this time i consider changing to non-RF. I've never driven my mini without RF but can imagine it'll improve the ride & handling no end, so un-even country roads with divots & pot holes will be a pleasure to drive down!!

I've also found that I need to re-track my car far too often & I’m getting uneven inside tyre wear(both I’ve read about on forums), which i'm sure is a combination of the solid tyre walls not able to give any - which is made worse being low profile & having 2 drive around 30 r-a-b a day going 2 & from work (plus my tendencies to drive without caution)!

You may want to find a decent tyre garage(non BMW) that can offer VFM & advice as your going to be mixing non-RF with RF until they need replacing. If you do go for the non-RF option you just need to carry a tin of tyre weld or a space-saver wheel (there is a space under the car for it) should the unthinkable happen. And don’t forget the RF indicator will still work, so if you’ve a slow puncture where one of the lucky ones who’ll have a big bright indicator on the dash saying so!!

Use the power of the internet for a decent valued pair such as tyretraders.com & valuetyres.co.uk!

slim_boy_fat · Nov 19th, 2007, 07:58 PM

I'm running GY Eagle F1 GSD3's 215/45-17.

Makes a massive difference.

MINImeat · Nov 19th, 2007, 08:31 PM

At the risk of boring all longtime MINI2ers, I'll just repeat that there is nothing special about the wheels used on the MINI with runflat tyres.
By now, many many MINI owners have installed non-runflats on their original wheels.
The decision is yours to make based on your priorities.
Runflats do allow you to continue driving with a puncture.

Dave_Boost777 · Nov 19th, 2007, 09:39 PM

Ive decided ill definately change them then, but what about the rear tyres? Should i leave them RF or swap them too?

Is anyone doing this? is there any problems with doing this?

humph · Nov 19th, 2007, 09:52 PM

Mixing run flats and ordinary tyres is generally advised not . Mixing any different types of tyres is not a good idea as different brands will have different handling characteristics/limits.

r1_kde · Nov 20th, 2007, 01:49 PM

I am in the same situation! I am based in Solihull and so far no one I have gone to will change to non RF on my s lights...

Does anyone know who will? after having the rims powdercoated I do not want to change to aftermarket, oh and I like them.

Nov 18th, 2007, 10:21 PM	#1
Dave_Boost777 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 30 Offline	Runflats Had my first 10,000 miles service yesterday and was told my two front tyres need replacing. I asked if i could have normal tyres and the guy told me it wasnt possible because the rim is designed for runflats and they are £200 each or something. I was also quoted £40 odd for wiper blades :S Anyway, its not the cost that gets me, i just find the runflats pretty crap. Can i get normal tyres for my 17" S lights? Will mini do them at all or will i have to go elsewhere?

Nov 19th, 2007, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
MINImeat MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Local Time: 04:49 AM Posts: 982 Offline	At the risk of boring all longtime MINI2ers, I'll just repeat that there is nothing special about the wheels used on the MINI with runflat tyres. By now, many many MINI owners have installed non-runflats on their original wheels. The decision is yours to make based on your priorities. Runflats do allow you to continue driving with a puncture. MINImeat B/W MCS

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Nov 19th, 2007, 04:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
crumy Ancient & Loyal Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Yes u defo can, there talking bu!!$hit & trying to rip u off. I'm nearing the end of my 2nd set & searching myself. It was only after purchasing those that I searched the subject & then the garage I've used regular & I got my last set from recommended this time i consider changing to non-RF. I've never driven my mini without RF but can imagine it'll improve the ride & handling no end, so un-even country roads with divots & pot holes will be a pleasure to drive down!! I've also found that I need to re-track my car far too often & I’m getting uneven inside tyre wear(both I’ve read about on forums), which i'm sure is a combination of the solid tyre walls not able to give any - which is made worse being low profile & having 2 drive around 30 r-a-b a day going 2 & from work (plus my tendencies to drive without caution)! You may want to find a decent tyre garage(non BMW) that can offer VFM & advice as your going to be mixing non-RF with RF until they need replacing. If you do go for the non-RF option you just need to carry a tin of tyre weld or a space-saver wheel (there is a space under the car for it) should the unthinkable happen. And don’t forget the RF indicator will still work, so if you’ve a slow puncture where one of the lucky ones who’ll have a big bright indicator on the dash saying so!! Use the power of the internet for a decent valued pair such as tyretraders.com & valuetyres.co.uk!

Nov 19th, 2007, 07:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
slim_boy_fat MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 119 Offline	I'm running GY Eagle F1 GSD3's 215/45-17. Makes a massive difference.

Nov 19th, 2007, 09:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dave_Boost777 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 30 Offline	Ive decided ill definately change them then, but what about the rear tyres? Should i leave them RF or swap them too? Is anyone doing this? is there any problems with doing this?

Nov 19th, 2007, 09:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 2,395 Offline	Mixing run flats and ordinary tyres is generally advised not . Mixing any different types of tyres is not a good idea as different brands will have different handling characteristics/limits.

Nov 20th, 2007, 01:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
r1_kde JCW 210 "apparently" Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 240 Offline	I am in the same situation! I am based in Solihull and so far no one I have gone to will change to non RF on my s lights... Does anyone know who will? after having the rims powdercoated I do not want to change to aftermarket, oh and I like them.

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