Run flats for a Mini
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:22 pm
I have a friend who is looking for replacement all season run-flats for her ?2008? Mini-S. Suggestions?
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Re: Run flats for a Mini
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:26 pm
she HAS to have runflats? uggh. they all suck.
Re: Run flats for a Mini
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:40 pm
She insists that she cannot carry a spare... so ya 
Re: Run flats for a Mini
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:09 pm
I got a donut spare for both of mine and never looked back.
Re: Run flats for a Mini
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:03 pm
Dan at Mach V had two sets of used OEM MINI wheels with runflat all-seasons for sale. $500 for one set and $600 for the other (more tread).
Would be cheaper (by a LOT) than getting a new set mounted (typically $1k). Tire Rack should have a good selection.....the Conti DWS I have for my winter set come in a runflat I think. They're a great all-around tire
Would be cheaper (by a LOT) than getting a new set mounted (typically $1k). Tire Rack should have a good selection.....the Conti DWS I have for my winter set come in a runflat I think. They're a great all-around tire
Re: Run flats for a Mini
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:58 pm
A can of fix-a-flat, AAA membership, and maybe something like this for extra peace of mind. Stay away from the runflats. A buddy of mine swapped his out after owning his Mini for 3 years and he said he's kicking himself for not driving directly from the showroom to a tire dealer.
I'm only keeping the runflats on the 135 till winter, then I'm putting winter tires on the stock wheels followed by summer tires on new wheels next spring.
Runflats just plain suck.
I'm only keeping the runflats on the 135 till winter, then I'm putting winter tires on the stock wheels followed by summer tires on new wheels next spring.
Runflats just plain suck.
Re: Run flats for a Mini
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:36 pm
I keep tire plugs in my trunk.
How would you know? The roads are silky smooth there.Mr Kleen wrote:Runflats just plain suck.
Re: Run flats for a Mini
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:29 am
Honestly, grab a set of Conti ExtremeContact DWS, Dunlop SP Sport Signature, General G-MAX AS-03 or Falken Zeix 912, throw a can of "fix a flat" in the trunk and call it done. All those tires have an XL Load range which is way beyond what a mini weighs, even with 4 people or hauling a load of slate. Even at 0 psi the sidewalls will support the vehicle weight for many MANY miles. If the "fix a flat" doesn't work she would have needed a new run flat as well.
Re: Run flats for a Mini
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:03 am
There are tons of cobblestone streets, speed bumps (admittedly mostly on base) and most of the time you pull half on to the sidewalk to park. Then there's the general numbness and heavy turn-in all the time. I feel pretty confident in saying runflats suck.Raven wrote:I keep tire plugs in my trunk.
How would you know? The roads are silky smooth there.Mr Kleen wrote:Runflats just plain suck.
Re: Run flats for a Mini
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:19 am
we had two MINI's with runflats and both got new rubber and wheels within a month of purchase.
Re: Run flats for a Mini
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:03 am
Awesome, thanks all! I've sent the suggestions to her 