which run flats?
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dtrump

Original Poster:

2,126 posts

215 months

Saturday 4th August 2012
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Getting the front run flats replaced. Running on Dunlops atm, ride is a bit crashy, otherwise seem as good as other tyres Ive had.
Yes yes I know many will suggest ditching the runflats all together.
Car is a Mini jcw

What other run flats would people recommend?
Online reviews seem varied...

BusaMK

389 posts

173 months

Saturday 4th August 2012
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"ride is a bit crashy" - think you've answered your question already.

HustleRussell

26,135 posts

184 months

Saturday 4th August 2012
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May I be the first to say 'ditch the runflats'.

ruggles

93 posts

208 months

Saturday 4th August 2012
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Ditch the runflats, best upgrade ever on a mini. Transformed the missus car. Ride, steering and grip all improved. Stick a nice set of continentals on there..

Disco You

3,738 posts

204 months

Saturday 4th August 2012
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Get rid of the run flats, they are all crashy because they are stiff by design...

LeoSayer

7,687 posts

268 months

Saturday 4th August 2012
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Stick your thumb into the sidewall and push hard. Then do the same on a car without run flats. This should explain the crashy ride.

dtrump

Original Poster:

2,126 posts

215 months

Saturday 4th August 2012
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ditch the run flats you say
been tempted for a while, and now that they are bald, I may just do that.

mini has no spare, which repair kit/foam do people have just in case?

HustleRussell

26,135 posts

184 months

Saturday 4th August 2012
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Holts 'tyreweld' and a 12v cigarette lighter air compressor.

GWMD

1,114 posts

227 months

Saturday 4th August 2012
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If you *must* keep the runflats the Bridgestones weren't too bad on my old 335d, but otherwise yet another vote for getting rid of them completely.
Transforms the car, and with a can of tyre stuff, and compressor you're just as well covered.

dtrump

Original Poster:

2,126 posts

215 months

Saturday 4th August 2012
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This is what Im thinking now

Continental Sport Contact 5 + tyreweld and a 12v air compressor