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Mini-G · Oct 6th, 2002, 02:48 PM

hi

Do'se any 1 know how much it cost for Run Flat Types(16") and where is best place to get them fitted other than BMW?. but in london/Kent/Essex.

Went to one place last weekend and they didn't know what Run Flat type was!

AntH · Oct 9th, 2002, 08:07 AM

..and while your at it, how about the 17's as well

Dom · Oct 9th, 2002, 08:26 AM

Goodyear 16" run flats range between £100 - £130 each!!!

Dom

Mini-G · Oct 9th, 2002, 05:39 PM

Thanks Dom all i've got to do now is find a out fit that knows how to fit them.

So Dom what TYPES have you got on yours and how do they feel?

Dom · Oct 9th, 2002, 06:38 PM

The goodyears should be OK at most tyre fitting places... they're like normal tyres but just with stronger sidewalls.

I've currently got the goodyear runflats on my 16" and am quite impressed with them. However, they're getting a bit bald now, so I'm swapping them for some wider, lighter tyres.

Dom

Mini-G · Oct 9th, 2002, 07:38 PM

About how many miles have you done on goodyears?

Dom · Oct 10th, 2002, 04:52 AM

They've made 15,000 miles... they aren't illegal quite yet, but it's better to be safe than sorry. The outer edges are slick though

Dom

Solwood · Oct 14th, 2002, 07:06 AM

Try Elite in Rainham - they are very good and also Pro tyres in enfield

Pro Tyres Enfield
770-780 Great Cambridge Rd
Enfield
Middlesex
EN1 3RN
Tel: 020 8367 8555

http://www.elite-design.co.uk/

Both are good knowledgeable and Resonable. If you go non-run flat I really like Toyo Proxes T1-S tyres - had em on a Scooby. I don't have the number for the tyre dealer we got them from but they were 15% cheaper than either of these!!
We have Goodyear Eagle NCT5 run Flats - but you can get also get Goodyear Eagle F1 as runflats also - these are highly rated by all I know who have used them and many Scoobies also have these on. They also won a recent tyre test in EVO magazine (in non-runflat form).

We will probably go non-runflat when the NCTs wear out.

Gary

stuartkey · Oct 15th, 2002, 11:31 AM

My Cooper came with Pirelli Euphoria's on its lovely 17" S Spokes, but I checked the prices online and found the 205/45/17 RunFlat at £160 each!

One way to make you keep the traction control turned on...

AntH · Oct 15th, 2002, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stuartkey
My Cooper came with Pirelli Euphoria's on its lovely 17" S Spokes, but I checked the prices online and found the 205/45/17 RunFlat at £160 each!

One way to make you keep the traction control turned on...

Could you find out the price for the Goodyear & Dunlop equivalent?

And how good are the pirelli's?
I have the Dunlops, and they stick like glue now they've been scrubbed in - their wet cornering grip is better than most other cars in the dry!

stuartkey · Oct 21st, 2002, 08:13 PM

Sorry AntH, didn't subscribe to this thread so only just found your question

I can't find the site where I got the Pirelli prices, but I doubt if there would be much in it on this spec & type of tyre??

I'm finding the P's are fine, I'm tending to take things easy at the mo, what with running in and all the rain we're having. I used to have a rear wheel drive kit car, so I've learnt to respect the wet, man!

Willy · Oct 22nd, 2002, 06:27 PM

If anyone is a big Michelin fan, they also have a run-flat too, but I don't know the specifics. That is what I will probably replace mine with, after the Goodyear's quickly wear out. I have never had good luck with Goodyears.

Oct 6th, 2002, 02:48 PM	#1
Mini-G MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: kent Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 182 Offline	Types hi Do'se any 1 know how much it cost for Run Flat Types(16") and where is best place to get them fitted other than BMW?. but in london/Kent/Essex. Went to one place last weekend and they didn't know what Run Flat type was! I feel so bad drivin so hard!

Oct 9th, 2002, 08:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
AntH MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 369 Offline	..and while your at it, how about the 17's as well Mini Cooper. (Arrived 27/09/02 at 15:00) Red, White Roof. Chilli Pack. 17" S-Spokes. Climate Control. Heated Mirrors/Washer Jets. Trip Computer

Oct 9th, 2002, 05:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mini-G MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: kent Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 182 Offline	What do u Think Thanks Dom all i've got to do now is find a out fit that knows how to fit them. So Dom what TYPES have you got on yours and how do they feel? I feel so bad drivin so hard!

Oct 9th, 2002, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mini-G MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: kent Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 182 Offline	Types About how many miles have you done on goodyears? I feel so bad drivin so hard!

Oct 14th, 2002, 07:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Solwood MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: London Local Time: 09:35 AM Posts: 88 Offline	Try Elite in Rainham - they are very good and also Pro tyres in enfield Pro Tyres Enfield 770-780 Great Cambridge Rd Enfield Middlesex EN1 3RN Tel: 020 8367 8555 http://www.elite-design.co.uk/ Both are good knowledgeable and Resonable. If you go non-run flat I really like Toyo Proxes T1-S tyres - had em on a Scooby. I don't have the number for the tyre dealer we got them from but they were 15% cheaper than either of these!! We have Goodyear Eagle NCT5 run Flats - but you can get also get Goodyear Eagle F1 as runflats also - these are highly rated by all I know who have used them and many Scoobies also have these on. They also won a recent tyre test in EVO magazine (in non-runflat form). We will probably go non-runflat when the NCTs wear out. Gary Indi Blue with white bits, 15" pepper pots with 185/65 15 NCT 5 Tyres, Pepper pack, leather, air, trip, alarm, CD boost & TLC!!

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Oct 9th, 2002, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 8,543 Offline	Goodyear 16" run flats range between £100 - £130 each!!! Dom

Oct 9th, 2002, 06:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 8,543 Offline	The goodyears should be OK at most tyre fitting places... they're like normal tyres but just with stronger sidewalls. I've currently got the goodyear runflats on my 16" and am quite impressed with them. However, they're getting a bit bald now, so I'm swapping them for some wider, lighter tyres. Dom

Oct 10th, 2002, 04:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 8,543 Offline	They've made 15,000 miles... they aren't illegal quite yet, but it's better to be safe than sorry. The outer edges are slick though Dom

Oct 15th, 2002, 11:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
stuartkey MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 09:35 AM Posts: 276 Offline	Ouch! My Cooper came with Pirelli Euphoria's on its lovely 17" S Spokes, but I checked the prices online and found the 205/45/17 RunFlat at £160 each! One way to make you keep the traction control turned on...

Oct 15th, 2002, 11:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
AntH MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 369 Offline	Re: Ouch! Quote: Originally posted by stuartkey My Cooper came with Pirelli Euphoria's on its lovely 17" S Spokes, but I checked the prices online and found the 205/45/17 RunFlat at £160 each! One way to make you keep the traction control turned on... Could you find out the price for the Goodyear & Dunlop equivalent? And how good are the pirelli's? I have the Dunlops, and they stick like glue now they've been scrubbed in - their wet cornering grip is better than most other cars in the dry! Mini Cooper. (Arrived 27/09/02 at 15:00) Red, White Roof. Chilli Pack. 17" S-Spokes. Climate Control. Heated Mirrors/Washer Jets. Trip Computer

Oct 21st, 2002, 08:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
stuartkey MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 09:35 AM Posts: 276 Offline	sorry! Sorry AntH, didn't subscribe to this thread so only just found your question I can't find the site where I got the Pirelli prices, but I doubt if there would be much in it on this spec & type of tyre?? I'm finding the P's are fine, I'm tending to take things easy at the mo, what with running in and all the rain we're having. I used to have a rear wheel drive kit car, so I've learnt to respect the wet, man!

Oct 22nd, 2002, 06:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
Willy MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Running From The Law Local Time: 05:35 AM Posts: 2,387 Offline	Michelins If anyone is a big Michelin fan, they also have a run-flat too, but I don't know the specifics. That is what I will probably replace mine with, after the Goodyear's quickly wear out. I have never had good luck with Goodyears. http://billlawrence.blogspot.com

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