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Old May 30, 2020 | 09:46 AM
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FREE - 4 New Hankook 205/45 R17 Run Flat Tires

These tires were swapped off my Mini before it left the dealer less than one year ago with 3 miles on it. Why? I wanted different ones.

Stored inside and clean.

They are free, with a catch — you have to prove to me that you have a Mini with 17” alloy wheels. Otherwise, $300 because I am not giving away tires to flip on Craig's List.

I am in Bexley (Columbus, Ohio). Pickup only, unless you arrange otherwise. Retired and always home -- these days.

No photos. They are round and black.
 
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Old May 30, 2020 | 08:07 PM
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I don't need the tires (though I do have a Mini with 17" wheels). Just want to say that's a really nice thing to do.
 
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Old May 31, 2020 | 06:26 PM
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Very Nice

I have a MINI with 17” wheels and ditched my run flats as well. I don’t want yours but I love how you’re handling the disposal of them. Someone out there wants/needs them and what you’re doing is very MINI like. We know what that means.
 
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Old May 31, 2020 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ben
I have a MINI with 17” wheels and ditched my run flats as well. I don’t want yours but I love how you’re handling the disposal of them. Someone out there wants/needs them and what you’re doing is very MINI like. We know what that means.
I didn't ditch run flats, I switched to Bridgestone Driveguard run flats. I had them on my previous S that I gave to my son. They are like no other run flats. They are not rock hard, handle well and 60,000 mile prorated warranty. A year ago I hit a pothole on I-70 west of Columbus by about 14 miles going 70 MPH. It blew out the front driver side sidewall leaving a 4x4 inch flap. The bead was still in place. The car did not swerve and I was able to slow down without braking and pull over to the breakdown lane. I drove a short distance on the breakdown lane, looked and no change, so I got off at the next exit and drove surface streets home. I probably could have driven faster, but above 45 MPH, the flap beat against the wheel well. No wheel damage at all.

All run flats are not the same. Well, maybe all except Driveguards. And their price is good, about $225 if you shop around.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2020 | 02:40 PM
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Huge thank you to John. I just picked these up, what a stand up gentleman. Thank you again.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2020 | 09:35 PM
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Your are very welcome.
 
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