Have 4k on the run flats. And wanted to know if it is going to be much better etc ditching them and running regular tires. Going to 215/45/17 if so. Up all season.
Don't want to do anything stupid.

 

Absolutely. One of the best things you can do on a MINI. Ditch 'em and go up a size. Better ride. Better handling (in most cases). Better price. Almost a no lose situation. Sucks if you get a flat, but thats what insurance is for. Or you can always purchase a spare to keep around.

 

Just wanted to make sure that there will be a better difference in going regular and jit wasting money cause they are new rft on there still

 

Absolutely do it.
Better ride, greater choices of higher-end tires, all at the lower price point. Win, Win, Win.

Friends don't let friends suffer with run-flats!

Get an emergency goo kit and/or Dynaplug if you want a piece of mind - your quickly and easily repaired regular tire will last you longer than 50 miles it will take RFT to disintegrate.
A full size spare would be ideal, but there is no room for it in a MINI, and a donut with its 50-mile range is not any more useful than a deflated RFT.

Both are useless in the middle of a serious road trip. The above combo will get you to your destination with greater probability than any RFT.
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If you live in civilization, ditch the RF's.


I don't live near any cities. I think my RF's really saved my butt when I was traveling over the mountains in Colorado and was able to keep going on the rim (tire) after hitting a deep pothole or a rock (it was dark - I couldn't stop until I got out of the rockslide area). That said, I have another set of rims with the upsize tires and a patch/pump kit.


The situation isn't always black and white.

 

So dump them then. I'll be happy?

 

Not necessarily.

You haven't said exactly why you are considering this. Would you be unhappy waiting until you wore them out before switching?

 

They ride like crap. Hard. U hit a bump and it throws u over. I have never had run flats. I have had a m3 and a amg. Used to going and not feeling like that. I just got the mini 2 weeks ago so wanted to know about the ride difference in non run flat. Vs how much is just the car.

 

Ditch them you'll be smiling all the way home after install

 

Thats what I want to know. Doing it tomorrow. Going with a uhp all season cooper rs3-a

 

Cool let us know how you like them, I have Contis DSW very comfortable on my R53

 

Can you run the same rims that you have your run flats on or do you have to buy rims and tires?

 

You can re use the same wheels, no need to get new ones

 

I have them, And Took the tires from 39 PSI, to 32 PSI, And They are livable until they wear out.

 

The Firestone in my area won't replace RFTs with regular tires for some reason.

Is this a common problem with tire places? Anyone have any idea why they won't? Any alternative places would be appreciated!

 

My guess, Company policy. But in real life, They Want you to buy the more expensive tires, "Great Company" Find a More Customer Friendly Shop.

Performance Plus Tire If your Local, If not, They Ship What they Sell.


www.performanceplustire.com

 

Pep boys

 

Try http://www.tirerack.com/installer/index.jsp
It will show all local installers who work with tirerack, their prices, and reviews.

Even if you don't buy from TireRack and ship to one of the above, the installers on this list will attempt to match or come close to TR's prices.

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Because they are idiots lol......actually it's because liability sometimes they may ask you to sing a waiver if they do the job, run flats are OEM equipment my guess is that they had some lawsuits in the past and adopted current policy.

 

Thanks very much guys, appreciate it!

Final question (probably!) and then I'll leave you all alone.

I've got 205/45-17 RFTs on there - I've read that R53s can go up a size without any rubbing issues, is that true? Would you recommend getting 215/45-17s instead?

 

That's what I'm using 215 45 17

 

215/45R17 is the best size for our MINIs. Better all around, plus a much higher tire selection to choose from. Such as Michelin Pilot Super Sports

 

Im doing the cooper rs3-a right now. They have a awesome rating and are compared to tires twice there price. Check them out

 

Perfect, thanks very much guys!

 

Most places you don't even say anything. Just let them do the tires and u in and out