R50/53 Where's the spare?
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The R53 MINI S never came with a spare as they all had run flat tires. We now offer a spare you can carry with you.
http://waymotorworks.com/mini-spare-tire-wheel.html
The Non S MINI always had a spare mounted under the car.
http://waymotorworks.com/mini-spare-tire-wheel.html
The Non S MINI always had a spare mounted under the car.
#3
You need to decided if you want a "spare" or a 5th wheel. The spare will only fit on your rear tire if you have big breaks. A 5th wheel takes creativity to mount. Way will be able to sell you everything you need if you go with the "spare", but I had fun looking at the instructionals online about building your own mount. Personally I bought a spare kit and was done with it. Give Way a call and he'll answer all your questions. I highly recommend his outfit!
#4
Don't I feel dumb?!? The previous owner switched from run flats and I did not even think to inquire about a spare. I will likely get in touch with Way and see what options I have. Thank you for the info & referral. Where did you end up mounting? I have OEM brakes so I can get a true spare and should be ok...now where to put it?
#5
I have an r55 that has a space for a spare. All I needed was the tire, the mounting hardware, and a different styrofoam insert. I see a lot of people with other model MINIs either put a 5th wheel where their back seats use to be (not my cup of tea) or do an exhaust mod to make room for the spare. If memory serves you have a large resonator where the spare could go under the car? I'm not sure.
Some people skip the spare and go with a nice pump and goo kit.
Some people skip the spare and go with a nice pump and goo kit.
#6
Pump and plug kit here. R52's have even less room so we tread very carefully.
Nothing against Way, they go the extra mile to assist MINI folk, this is what I carry.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
Nothing against Way, they go the extra mile to assist MINI folk, this is what I carry.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
#7
Get one of these...
http://www.stopngo.com/standard-model-tire-plugger/
and one of these...
http://www.slime.com/shop/power-spor...nflator-40001/
And if you get a serious flat, use your towing from your auto insurance as the backup plan.
http://www.stopngo.com/standard-model-tire-plugger/
and one of these...
http://www.slime.com/shop/power-spor...nflator-40001/
And if you get a serious flat, use your towing from your auto insurance as the backup plan.
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#9
Quality tires cost about half as much as run flats (think 180$+ per tire..)..and are far more common..
Last 2x as long...
Ride better..grip better...
Get s AAA membership, carry a pump andvplug kit, maybe some slime...and 99% of the time you will be fine...if you like to ignore bubbles in sidewalls and have had blowouts...might not be the plan for you...but I think 85+% of mini's change to regular tires....
Last 2x as long...
Ride better..grip better...
Get s AAA membership, carry a pump andvplug kit, maybe some slime...and 99% of the time you will be fine...if you like to ignore bubbles in sidewalls and have had blowouts...might not be the plan for you...but I think 85+% of mini's change to regular tires....
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