I've been driving my roadster for 24K miles - just waiting for the run flats to wear out. I absolutely hate the things. They remind me of the stone rollers they had on the cars in the Flintstones.

I finally gave up today - ordered the Continental Extreme Contact DWS from The Tire Rack. Also ordered a spare tire from Way Motor Works. If my boot is full I will carry a small compressor and a plug kit. If the boot is open I'll keep the spare in there.

I'll let you all know what I think of the new ride. I can't wait to get out of Bedrock.

 

At the rate I'm going, I've got some time left. 9k on the run flats now. Hate them too. Looking forward to a smoother, more aggressive ride!

 

I ordered my tires yesterday afternoon and they were delivered less than 24 hours later. That's pretty impressive. I'm going to try to get them mounted tomorrow!

 

You'll love the DWS, now it will feel like a Cadillac.......ash maybe not lol but they are very comfy and great in rain

 

So after a few days on the new tires I have to say I am very happy. I wish I had dumped the run flats day 1. The ride is so much better. I really don't understand why mini doesn't just find a spot for a spare tire and dump these things!

I also want to say that Tire Rack was awesome. I was very impressed by service and price. The tires were delivered in 24 hours and I had them on the car 24 hours after that.

 

When you go to replace your shocks you will notice that much more of a difference as well.

 

I've thought about that. I unfortunately purchased the "sports package" when I got my roadster - which includes the sport suspension which is less forgiving than the standard one. I'll have to think about shocks.

 

I don't know about the roadster, but on my '12 MCS hardtop, the sport suspension was a separate option from the sport package.

Sport Package - $1,250
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