R52 Cooper S Convertible.....space saver tyre????

[Lordbenny]

Changed tyres to non-run flats so now will have an issue if I get a puncture. Should I look for a space saver I can put in a bin liner behind the passenger seat if I go on a long journey/abroad or just carry a van of foam? Where can I get a second hand space saver from that isn't £150 off eBay? What do you do?

[SlimJim16v]

You don't need a van load of foam, just one can. Tyreweld apparently have an agreement with, I think, Quick Fit to repair tyres filled witrh their foam.

I've been looking on ebay and space savers are more like £80. Foam can't fix a completely destroyed tyre.

[Lordbenny]

I'm thinking of getting a normal cheap wheel and tyre now...£35

[ian316]

That's what we did with my wifes, standard mini one alloy not much bigger than a spacesaver 40 quid off ebay with a decent tyre