Changing from run flats to normal tyres...

[Cupra R]

Hi folks - have pulled the trigger on a 59 plate 116 m sport - not going to set the world on fire performance wise I know, but, was pleased with the test drive lol - my issue is with the run flat tyres - having read up on them, it appears you can't repair a run flat so it's going to be expensive having to get a new tyre or tyres every time I get a puncture - can I replace with normal tyres? The dealer is putting 2 new front tyres on before sale, but, I am thinking of saying please put normal tyres on - and does it matter if there 2 normal on the front and rfts on the back?. Many thanks for any help...

Edited by Cupra R on Sunday 5th July 17:31

[Cupra R]

Ok thankyou - the car is getting a new mot on it aswell and it won't pass without the 2 front tyres being replaced - which brand of non run flats would you recommend?, they are 18s... The car has almost brand new Continentals on the back so not sure if it would be best to fit run flats to the front for now and see what happens and then I can get the use of the new rears...

[Cupra R]

During the test drive I did notice the suspension was stiff but not too bad, but, would this get on my nerves over time - is the 2 litre engine generally issue free? I know there was a timing chain recall on the diesel versions?. Power wise the car is less than what I'm coming from ( Mazda 3 Sport) but so much more refined and put together, not sure if I'll eventually find it lacking in power - and last thing sorry, would the car benefit from the OBD port upgrade? Thankyou...