Have Run Flats, but want standard tires
#1
Have Run Flats, but want standard tires
I got my 2009 S last November, and I've scrubbed off all the tread on my factory Dunlops, and need new skins now. OMG!!! I'm looking at $1,200 to replace the factory run flats. This brings me to my question. How does the factory donut tire mount under the car? When I peek under there, I can't help bun notice an exhaust system in the way. Has anyone switched to standard tires, and come up with a solution for carrying a spare?
#3
Less than a year and no tread left? It sounds like your mighty MINI will have a hard, and maybe short life. Anyway, I would go with Bad Venge's advice. The "S" has no place to stow a spare, save for behind the rear seat (goodbye clean storage space). I'm sure when my tires need replacing I'll go with standard tires and a fix-it kit. Most flats are easily fixed roadside with a plug kit and an portable air compressor (a la Porsche).
Of course, I can't even remember the last time I had a flat.
Don't kick your car's *ss too hard. I wonder about the durability of MINI's. They're great cars, but flogging them is a sure way of guaranteeing high costs down the road.
Of course, I can't even remember the last time I had a flat.
Don't kick your car's *ss too hard. I wonder about the durability of MINI's. They're great cars, but flogging them is a sure way of guaranteeing high costs down the road.
#4
I had the run flats on my 07 but as soon as I could afford to loose them I did. The were OK, a little rough, but my mini has a spare and I prefer normal tires, people have been using them for years. Oh, I also bought the new ones from firestone and get free flat repairs, rotation, and balancing anytime. I was also able to change the size to a little wider.
Even with the run flats on, I had over 10 flats, where I had to continually get them fixed. Yes, they stayed afloat but it was only a temporary solution. SoCal highways are notorious for screws, nails, and trucks carrying rocks!
Even with the run flats on, I had over 10 flats, where I had to continually get them fixed. Yes, they stayed afloat but it was only a temporary solution. SoCal highways are notorious for screws, nails, and trucks carrying rocks!
#6
Want to go wwider than stock
I'm on my 2nd MCS and want again to go away from run flats. I am running the stock 205/45/17's and want to change to a 215 or 225. Has anyone done this and been successful ? On my first 2002 MCS I changed to 205's traditionals and liked the change - bought the air compressor and tire repair can.
#8
Thanks for the feedback ! So I assume no rubbing when cornering. I want to use the Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport can you tell me what you went with?
THANKS
Rob
THANKS
Rob
#10
No Tread/ No Spare
I had the same problem. I had my MINI for about a year and destroyed the treads on the run-flats on the great little roads outside of Boulder. The run-flats MINI offers on their cars are a joke. Replace them with some regular tires and get a can of fix-a-flat. The ride will be better (you won't feel like your about to skip across the highway when it rains). Well worth it. I picked-up some Bridgestone Potenzas for less than $500 and I love them. Good luck!