cheap tyres

[tittlz]

Can anyone tell me the cheapest I can get run flat tyres for a coopers s

[briSk]

i think you'll struggle to get them much less than 115 a corner for 17"s.

i'd go non-runflat like everyone else (although IMO it's not wise to mix runflat with non runflat).

[Colin_147]

Bloody expensive aint they? Try a few good second hand tyre places. Will only cost you £40 or so - just make sure the tyre is decent

What location are you? We managed to get a new 17" runflat put on ours for £100 yesterday, including fitting

Have thought about changing but she drives it 95% of the time, so runflats are perfect for us

[Adam T]

Colin_147 said:

Bloody expensive aint they? Try a few good second hand tyre places. Will only cost you £40 or so - just make sure the tyre is decent

What location are you? We managed to get a new 17" runflat put on ours for £100 yesterday, including fitting

Have thought about changing but she drives it 95% of the time, so runflats are perfect for us

£100 ? second hand per chace?

Cheapest I found, was BMW Wakefield.

[900T-R]

You're going about this the wrong way - instead of further downgrading your car with cheap runflat tyres you should be asking for good non-runflat ones which by happy coincidence will be cheaper than the crappiest of runflats.

You will enjoy the dynamics of your MINI in a whole new way - goodbye to the feeling that your car is wearing lead boots...

[bobclive]

Try Falkens, they are putting them on Merc`s and TT`s, quality tyre at a very good price, just need about 500 miles to bed in before you drive on the edge. They are None runflats, if it is a MK1 cooperS, you will be amazed at the difference in quality of ride when you get rid of runflats.

[Rakey]

Agree with the other poster, why not just bin the runflats? The car is far better without them.

I'd also add that tyres are something that really you shouldn't try to cut corners on by going cheap or seconds, they are just as important as brakes, they are your contact to the road and keep you safe, invest in something really decent.

[marco-sparco]

I put kuhmo tyres on my cooper cost £345 for four tyres fully fitted so try them!

Edited by marco-sparco on Tuesday 17th February 20:57

[burns76]

Whether you go for runflats (dreadful idea, but some people just won't learn) or non-runflats, check out Blackcircles on the internet. Brilliant service. Got a very nice price from them last time I needed a couple.

[DavidLScott]

burns76 said:

Whether you go for runflats (dreadful idea, but some people just won't learn) or non-runflats, check out Blackcircles on the internet. Brilliant service. Got a very nice price from them last time I needed a couple.

It's not necessarily a question about learning. My wife, along with many, many other ladies, prefer the security of the run flats and would be reluctant to change for the use they give the cars.
She had a 4" nail go through a tyre while I was away for a week but was able to keep running around in it until I got back - better than changing wheels on a wet winters day on the side of the road.

They do have their place and I agree that their being an option would be better. I would still have specified them for her though.

When I replaced the tyre the BMW dealer was the cheapest surprisingly. It seems you can't repair a run flat.

[Rakey]

DavidLScott said:

burns76 said:

Whether you go for runflats (dreadful idea, but some people just won't learn) or non-runflats, check out Blackcircles on the internet. Brilliant service. Got a very nice price from them last time I needed a couple.

It's not necessarily a question about learning. My wife, along with many, many other ladies, prefer the security of the run flats and would be reluctant to change for the use they give the cars.
She had a 4" nail go through a tyre while I was away for a week but was able to keep running around in it until I got back - better than changing wheels on a wet winters day on the side of the road.

They do have their place and I agree that their being an option would be better. I would still have specified them for her though.

When I replaced the tyre the BMW dealer was the cheapest surprisingly. It seems you can't repair a run flat.

You have a valid point there, have to admit thats why our R56 still has the runflats on it, but on the Gp which is the one drive most its non-runflats

[Wilburo]

Bridgestone RE050 run-flats from Kwik-Fit:
- Online Quote £107.66 each
- Purchase 2 for £86.13 each
- Purchase 4 for £80.74 each

Did a quote on four, fitted with valve and balance, which came out at £362.96.

If anyone goes for it, let us know how they pan out!

Another reason to go for the run flats is that you can only part ex the car at a Mini dealer (dunno about others) if the car has run-flats - if not, they'll charge you for four.

Edited by Wilburo on Wednesday 18th February 23:05

[burns76]

DavidLScott said:

burns76 said:

Whether you go for runflats (dreadful idea, but some people just won't learn) or non-runflats, check out Blackcircles on the internet. Brilliant service. Got a very nice price from them last time I needed a couple.

It's not necessarily a question about learning. My wife, along with many, many other ladies, prefer the security of the run flats and would be reluctant to change for the use they give the cars.
She had a 4" nail go through a tyre while I was away for a week but was able to keep running around in it until I got back - better than changing wheels on a wet winters day on the side of the road.

They do have their place and I agree that their being an option would be better. I would still have specified them for her though.

When I replaced the tyre the BMW dealer was the cheapest surprisingly. It seems you can't repair a run flat.

I don't mean to embarrass you, but I am, in fact, a lady myself. And I prefer non-runflats. Can of tyre weld in the boot, job's a good un. And last time I got a flat, my runflat indicator illuminated on the motorway, I drove to my destination, saw a screw in the tyre. By the time I'd come out the tyre was pretty deflated. Put a can of tyre weld into it and drove home. All without getting my hands dirty and whilst wearing my work suit. Got the tyre repaired the next day. Can of tyre weld plus repaired tyre, about £15 in total. And with zero inconvenience.

[Rags]

I am planning to get rid of my runflats if anyone wants them.

They were new not long ago, but I want some goodyear eagle f1's

£175 for all 4, obviously used with decent tread....

[DavidLScott]

burns76 said:

DavidLScott said:

burns76 said:

Whether you go for runflats (dreadful idea, but some people just won't learn) or non-runflats, check out Blackcircles on the internet. Brilliant service. Got a very nice price from them last time I needed a couple.

It's not necessarily a question about learning. My wife, along with many, many other ladies, prefer the security of the run flats and would be reluctant to change for the use they give the cars.
She had a 4" nail go through a tyre while I was away for a week but was able to keep running around in it until I got back - better than changing wheels on a wet winters day on the side of the road.

They do have their place and I agree that their being an option would be better. I would still have specified them for her though.

When I replaced the tyre the BMW dealer was the cheapest surprisingly. It seems you can't repair a run flat.

I don't mean to embarrass you, but I am, in fact, a lady myself. And I prefer non-runflats. Can of tyre weld in the boot, job's a good un. And last time I got a flat, my runflat indicator illuminated on the motorway, I drove to my destination, saw a screw in the tyre. By the time I'd come out the tyre was pretty deflated. Put a can of tyre weld into it and drove home. All without getting my hands dirty and whilst wearing my work suit. Got the tyre repaired the next day. Can of tyre weld plus repaired tyre, about £15 in total. And with zero inconvenience.

No embarrassment- why should there be. I was stating a situation that I have heard many times rather than saying ALL women want run-flats (can I say that?).

There's probably plenty of men out there that would keep them as well.

[nottyash]

Wilburo said:

Bridgestone RE050 run-flats from Kwik-Fit:
- Online Quote £107.66 each
- Purchase 2 for £86.13 each
- Purchase 4 for £80.74 each

Did a quote on four, fitted with valve and balance, which came out at £362.96.

If anyone goes for it, let us know how they pan out!

Another reason to go for the run flats is that you can only part ex the car at a Mini dealer (dunno about others) if the car has run-flats - if not, they'll charge you for four.

Edited by Wilburo on Wednesday 18th February 23:05

Ive just bought 2.
Get them fitted Saturday
That was the cheapest by far.

Edited by nottyash on Thursday 26th February 16:05

[nottyash]

Update.

Tyres are good, but they scratched both wheels and the balancing is out so it has to go back.
The manager told me about the scratch on a wheel and was helpful giving me a chips away card and saying they will pay, but now I noticed they have marked the other wheel, although not as bad.
Tyre pressure light came on as i drove away too, however it went out when I pressed the button.

[Loui]

If you want runflats try www.Camskill.com very reasonable for runflats

[DavidLScott]

nottyash said:

Update.

Tyres are good, but they scratched both wheels and the balancing is out so it has to go back.
The manager told me about the scratch on a wheel and was helpful giving me a chips away card and saying they will pay, but now I noticed they have marked the other wheel, although not as bad.
Tyre pressure light came on as i drove away too, however it went out when I pressed the button.

Why is it beyond tyre fitters to look after wheels .

I have had two BMW wheels trashed by a slow fit company, one by my Mini dealer and then one on my TVR by a different slow fit branch - all in the last 2 years!!

I'm just about to have the TVR fronts changed and have made particular enquiries on here and then raised the topic with the recommended people who are going to do it as I am fed up with it all now.

Edited by DavidLScott on Wednesday 4th March 13:56

[Lohen]

We've just had a tyre fitting machine installed and carry stock of the Toyo T1R's and R888's. The price is extremely competitive - contact 01785 859999 or [e-mail] for more details.

Thank you!