NigeEss
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 01:25 AM |
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Runflat tyres........replacing
........with normal tyres.
Is the wheel specific to runflats or can I simply replace with standard tyres ?
It's a Mini One.
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morcus
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 04:13 AM |
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Ask you local tyre place, but I would guess the wheel would be the same, If not try and swap it for a non runflat version.
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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karlak
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 07:11 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by NigeEss
........with normal tyres.
Is the wheel specific to runflats or can I simply replace with standard tyres ?
It's a Mini One.
Yes you can simply replace them with "normal" tyres - Just make sure you are doing all 4 at once.
It also slightly alters the way the car feels. It will ofcourse feel less harsh through rough surfaces, but you do lose some of that intial turn
in.
try http://www.mini2.com/ for loads of advice and opinion
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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UncleFista
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 10:50 AM |
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After reading the Horror of the week forum, I'd avoid run flats at all
costs 
Tony Bond / UncleFista
Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra.
Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath.
At night the ice-weasels come...
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 11:30 AM |
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No, you could change to standard tyres and carry a jack, spare etc...
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 12:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Richard Quinn
No, you could change to standard tyres and carry a jack, spare etc...
And get better ride and handling, cheaper tyres and the ability to repair minor punctures rather than having to buy a new tyre. I know which I
prefer...
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 12:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
quote:
Originally posted by Richard Quinn
No, you could change to standard tyres and carry a jack, spare etc...
And get better ride and handling, cheaper tyres and the ability to repair minor punctures rather than having to buy a new tyre. I know which I
prefer...
Don't get me wrong, I'm not a fan of them. I drive an MSport with runflats and lowered, stiffened suspension and it
rattles your teeth on most road surfaces. Unfortunately it's a lease car and they won't let you swap for regular tyres.
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001Ben
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 12:44 PM |
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wasnt there an issue with insurance if you change the tyres from runflats? I could be wrong though, i usually am!
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morcus
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| posted on 19/2/10 at 06:46 PM |
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Do you have to have a spare tyre/runflats/repair stuff? Is it the law?
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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