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GTT 280 · Jan 20th, 2003, 12:00 PM

Hi,

Can anybody provide me with the answer to the following two questions...

1) Which Pirreli tyre is fitted to the 17" S-Spoke wheel
(full spec required, eg. 205/55R17 or whatever ?
2) Is is legal to ride with 4 non-runflat tyres ?

Cheers,
EB MINI

Daitolam · Jan 20th, 2003, 10:43 PM

205/45/17

No problem to drive with 4 runflats. In fact it is not an MOT requirement to have a spare wheel. The only reason they check for a spare wheel during MOT test is to make sure it is secure in the car and won't fall off...

LMB · Jan 20th, 2003, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Daitolam
205/45/17

No problem to drive with 4 runflats.

He means 4 non runflats.

Lots of people do, I'm even considering it; I'm not a big fan of the runflats. Have a look in the wheels and tyres forum.

GTT 280 · Jan 21st, 2003, 12:05 PM

Yes, I meant 4 non-runflat tyres, the kind you find on most normal cars and not the runflat tyres MINI provide us with.

I found a great site that shows you the tyre tread design and they are all really low prices. All I need to know is whether a MINI garage would fit them for me at no or low cost ??

Anybody ?

Cheers,
EB MINI

HardTimes · Jan 21st, 2003, 12:22 PM

My 17's feel fine with Pirelli run flat but saying that I've not driven my Mini on normal tyres yet so the difference may be amazing!

It does feel okay though and I've driven it quite hard a fair few times.

Might give normals a go when these are worn though.

Chris

An_S_4_Me · Jan 21st, 2003, 07:24 PM

As soon as my fronts are due for changing, I'm going for non-runflats, I'm hopefully going to save a substantial amount of money, plus the weight loss advantage.

Andy

AidenL · Jan 21st, 2003, 07:31 PM

Im using standard tyres on S spokes, far better ride quality I feel, but I have a space-saver spare wheel !

GTT 280 · Jan 21st, 2003, 07:46 PM

It's gota be non-runflats really hasn't it.

But one question that nobody has answered yet is whether I can buy my tyres from a supplier and then take my wheels and tyres along to a local kwick fit for fitting ?

I've never gotten into tyres and wheels before.

AidenL · Jan 21st, 2003, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EB MINI
It's gota be non-runflats really hasn't it.

But one question that nobody has answered yet is whether I can buy my tyres from a supplier and then take my wheels and tyres along to a local kwick fit for fitting ?

I've never gotten into tyres and wheels before.

I don't imagine they would fancy fitting tyres you have bought from one of their competitors, honestly !

Might be better to try to do a deal with a local supplier !

warren33 · Jan 21st, 2003, 08:19 PM

Is the tyre pressure monitor unaffected if you fit ordinary tyres.

Bonnie Scotland · Jan 21st, 2003, 09:14 PM

When your tyres need changing or when you decide to go for non runflats just take them to any reputable tyre dealer, he will be only too happy to change them for you.
Be cheaper than a MINI garage as well i would have thought.

I now have 4 non run flat tyres and carry a can of tyre fix, i don't have a spare, the can is handily tucked away inside the removable panel in the boot, i wrapped it up in foam to avoid rattles, works for me.

The tyre sensor will be unaffected as it only senses a change in pressure at any given wheel.

alan fae bonnie scotland

helmi_45 · Jan 22nd, 2003, 05:33 AM

Does 215/40 17" fit? it will right?

Right now I'm having 205/45 17" (SP sport 9000) and I think it's not wide enough, I need wider tire and lower profile..

does anybody have a pic from back and side view (closeup)?

GTT 280 · Jan 22nd, 2003, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by warren33
Is the tyre pressure monitor unaffected if you fit ordinary tyres.

The tyre pressure gauge will not be effected by fitting different wheels or tyres as is is all based on monitoring the revolving speed of each wheel. This will change in the event of low or high pressure.

It can also be callibrated from the button inside the car at any time.

Cheers,
EB MINI

warren33 · Jan 22nd, 2003, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EB MINI
The tyre pressure gauge will not be effected by fitting different wheels or tyres as is is all based on monitoring the revolving speed of each wheel. This will change in the event of low or high pressure.

It can also be callibrated from the button inside the car at any time.

Cheers,
EB MINI

thanks EB.

Jan 20th, 2003, 12:00 PM	#1
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 03:52 AM Posts: 2,489 Offline	S Spoke Tyres Hi, Can anybody provide me with the answer to the following two questions... 1) Which Pirreli tyre is fitted to the 17" S-Spoke wheel (full spec required, eg. 205/55R17 or whatever ? 2) Is is legal to ride with 4 non-runflat tyres ? Cheers, EB MINI

Jan 20th, 2003, 11:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 03:52 AM Posts: 24,910 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Daitolam 205/45/17 No problem to drive with 4 runflats. He means 4 non runflats. Lots of people do, I'm even considering it; I'm not a big fan of the runflats. Have a look in the wheels and tyres forum. Global Moderator

Jan 21st, 2003, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
An_S_4_Me MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wakefield, UK Local Time: 03:52 AM Posts: 572 Offline	As soon as my fronts are due for changing, I'm going for non-runflats, I'm hopefully going to save a substantial amount of money, plus the weight loss advantage. Andy DS Cooper S w/white bits, DSC, 1/2 Leather all black trim, CHILI Pack, TLC - ARRIVED 01/07/02 Sold 29th May 2004 to make way for house

Jan 21st, 2003, 07:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:52 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Im using standard tyres on S spokes, far better ride quality I feel, but I have a space-saver spare wheel ! *Global Moderator*

Jan 21st, 2003, 07:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:52 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by EB MINI It's gota be non-runflats really hasn't it. But one question that nobody has answered yet is whether I can buy my tyres from a supplier and then take my wheels and tyres along to a local kwick fit for fitting ? I've never gotten into tyres and wheels before. I don't imagine they would fancy fitting tyres you have bought from one of their competitors, honestly ! Might be better to try to do a deal with a local supplier ! *Global Moderator*

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Jan 20th, 2003, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Daitolam MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 16 Offline	205/45/17 No problem to drive with 4 runflats. In fact it is not an MOT requirement to have a spare wheel. The only reason they check for a spare wheel during MOT test is to make sure it is secure in the car and won't fall off...

Jan 21st, 2003, 12:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 03:52 AM Posts: 2,489 Offline	Yes, I meant 4 non-runflat tyres, the kind you find on most normal cars and not the runflat tyres MINI provide us with. I found a great site that shows you the tyre tread design and they are all really low prices. All I need to know is whether a MINI garage would fit them for me at no or low cost ?? Anybody ? Cheers, EB MINI

Jan 21st, 2003, 12:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
HardTimes RX-8 Owner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Liverpool Local Time: 02:52 AM Posts: 177 Offline	My 17's feel fine with Pirelli run flat but saying that I've not driven my Mini on normal tyres yet so the difference may be amazing! It does feel okay though and I've driven it quite hard a fair few times. Might give normals a go when these are worn though. Chris

Jan 21st, 2003, 07:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 03:52 AM Posts: 2,489 Offline	It's gota be non-runflats really hasn't it. But one question that nobody has answered yet is whether I can buy my tyres from a supplier and then take my wheels and tyres along to a local kwick fit for fitting ? I've never gotten into tyres and wheels before.

Jan 21st, 2003, 08:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
warren33 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: wakefield. Local Time: 03:52 AM Posts: 114 Offline	Is the tyre pressure monitor unaffected if you fit ordinary tyres.

Jan 21st, 2003, 09:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 1,961 Offline	When your tyres need changing or when you decide to go for non runflats just take them to any reputable tyre dealer, he will be only too happy to change them for you. Be cheaper than a MINI garage as well i would have thought. I now have 4 non run flat tyres and carry a can of tyre fix, i don't have a spare, the can is handily tucked away inside the removable panel in the boot, i wrapped it up in foam to avoid rattles, works for me. The tyre sensor will be unaffected as it only senses a change in pressure at any given wheel. alan fae bonnie scotland

Jan 22nd, 2003, 05:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
helmi_45 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Does 215/40 17" fit? it will right? Right now I'm having 205/45 17" (SP sport 9000) and I think it's not wide enough, I need wider tire and lower profile.. does anybody have a pic from back and side view (closeup)?

Jan 22nd, 2003, 11:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 03:52 AM Posts: 2,489 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by warren33 Is the tyre pressure monitor unaffected if you fit ordinary tyres. The tyre pressure gauge will not be effected by fitting different wheels or tyres as is is all based on monitoring the revolving speed of each wheel. This will change in the event of low or high pressure. It can also be callibrated from the button inside the car at any time. Cheers, EB MINI

Jan 22nd, 2003, 08:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
warren33 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: wakefield. Local Time: 03:52 AM Posts: 114 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by EB MINI The tyre pressure gauge will not be effected by fitting different wheels or tyres as is is all based on monitoring the revolving speed of each wheel. This will change in the event of low or high pressure. It can also be callibrated from the button inside the car at any time. Cheers, EB MINI thanks EB.

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