Tyres

[Bazza 2174]

Anybody changed their run flats for 'normal' tyres - Yoko A358's (205 45 17). I'm about to but thought I'd check to make sure I'm not making a big mistake.

Bazza

[fergy]

Not done it but heard of a few people that did it, and they all rave about how much better it goes ! Handles better, rides better...etc. Just need a can of tyre weld and a pump encase you get a puncture.

Only downside...if you try to trade car into a mini dealer they will subtract the cost of 4 new run-flats off trade in value, they will not put a car of forecourt with non-run flats.

[Bazza 2174]

Thanks Fergie
Apparently Asda are selling tyre weld on special offer for £2 !!!
Will be buying them tomorrow so will let people kmow what I think in a few days of useage.

Not looking to sell shouldn't be a problem. They are about half the price of run-flats..

[fergy]

Think I will also be dumping run-flats when the present lot wear out, hate how hard it makes the car ride. Which reminds me I need to swap front tyres to back so they all wear out at same point

Then just look for the genuine mini pump and goo...appear now and again on ebay.

[Bazza 2174]

Had the new tyres fitted this morning. So far they feel little different to the run flats but give a slightly softer ride but it is marginal. Car runs a bit quieter too. No problems at all with tyre pressure sensor or anythink like that which I'd feared.

Best bit is that they cost me £263 inc fully fitted for quality performance tyres. Just need to get to Asda to pick up some of that £2 Holts tyre weld puncture repair spray.

Bazza

[macleary]

Hi Bazza.

Can I ask where you got your tyres from?

No-one wants to change mine for me. Been to all the major places and a couple of online ones too. They gave me a range of excuses as to why they won't do it.

I've just looked, and you're in London, so it won't be a local place for me !!
But, was it a national type place, or a local place?

cheers

Kev

[Bazza 2174]

It was at Bracknell Tyre 01344 890583. They're very good.

Had a quick 30 mile drive this morning (very early) and would HIGHLY recommend a change to 'normal tyres' - quieter, smoother ride and loads of grip.

Its a no brainer.

Bazza

[macleary]

Cheers Bazza.

Hmmm, Bracknell would be a 400 mile round trip.

Surely there must be someone around here. Well, I'm off to find one.

Kev

[Slashmb]

macleary said:

Cheers Bazza.

Hmmm, Bracknell would be a 400 mile round trip.

Surely there must be someone around here. Well, I'm off to find one.

Kev

There is a place in Doncaster (D&D Tyres 01302 874707) where the girl on reception asked me why I was keeping the run flats on my mini because she had changed hers to non run flats. They are a local garage and a bit back street style but really cheap. I know loads of people who go.

I only kept them cos it saves me worrying about thw wife driving on the motorway and having a puncture or blowout. Only needed 1 anyway in 15k miles but need another 2 soon. Paid £103 for the run flat.