Hello,
I need some insight on purchasing a replacement run-flat tire for my 2006 Mini Cooper S.
The tire size is 205/45 R 17.
I called the local Mini dealer and it's almost $400 to replace one tire. UGH!
I'm going to call Goodyear, and other local tire resellers, but what if I don't replace the run-flat tire with a run-flat, but a high performance tire?
This is all new to me, and I want to make the best investment while insuring a good ride.
Any insights and advice are sincerely appreciated.
Thanks!
Jules
I need some insight on purchasing a replacement run-flat tire for my 2006 Mini Cooper S.
The tire size is 205/45 R 17.
I called the local Mini dealer and it's almost $400 to replace one tire. UGH!
I'm going to call Goodyear, and other local tire resellers, but what if I don't replace the run-flat tire with a run-flat, but a high performance tire?
This is all new to me, and I want to make the best investment while insuring a good ride.
Any insights and advice are sincerely appreciated.
Thanks!
Jules
Hi,
I recently bought a set of Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110s. Well reviewed by Car and Driver, and users (tirerack.com and discounttire.com). That, by way of a tire suggestion.
If you simply have a puncture in your runflat, MINI dealerships will tell you that the tire needs to be replaced. Depending on the location of the puncture, a tire shop, like Discount Tire, will plug it for you.
While I've got the set of Hankooks, I also have a different set of wheels with the OEM Goodyear runflats. I picked up a nail about 3k miles ago, and had it plugged by DT and have not had a single issue with the tire since then.
Hope that helps.
I recently bought a set of Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110s. Well reviewed by Car and Driver, and users (tirerack.com and discounttire.com). That, by way of a tire suggestion.
If you simply have a puncture in your runflat, MINI dealerships will tell you that the tire needs to be replaced. Depending on the location of the puncture, a tire shop, like Discount Tire, will plug it for you.
While I've got the set of Hankooks, I also have a different set of wheels with the OEM Goodyear runflats. I picked up a nail about 3k miles ago, and had it plugged by DT and have not had a single issue with the tire since then.
Hope that helps.
Neutral
I'm also new with run flat tires. My Mini was at the dealer for routine service and brake pad replacement. Since I am on a maintenance plan my bill was $0. The dealer then called me to recommend that I needed to replace my rear tires(which were rotated from the front at 20,000 miles). The quote was $1100.00 installed for only two run flats tires. Ouch!
My car has a total of 29,000 miles;
1. How can one really tell if the tire really needs to be replaced? Is there any warning strip on the tire them selves?
2. If I decide to change all four tires to non-run flats, can I keep the same rim?
3. Those of you that switched over, what have you done about the spare? My car did not come with one but it did come with a jack for some reason.
4. Are there all season\weather non-run flat tires. Living in New England, USA we have snow, rain and ice. It appears that the HanKook tire mention above is a summer tire. Is it???
This might all be a repeat from past post from others. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
My car has a total of 29,000 miles;
1. How can one really tell if the tire really needs to be replaced? Is there any warning strip on the tire them selves?
2. If I decide to change all four tires to non-run flats, can I keep the same rim?
3. Those of you that switched over, what have you done about the spare? My car did not come with one but it did come with a jack for some reason.
4. Are there all season\weather non-run flat tires. Living in New England, USA we have snow, rain and ice. It appears that the HanKook tire mention above is a summer tire. Is it???
This might all be a repeat from past post from others. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
6th Gear
Hergini you can look at the thread wear on the tire and see if it is even, there are also wear bars on the tire that can tell you how much thread you have left before you need to replace them.
Yes you can keep the rims.
I carry a can of fix a flat, some slime and a tire repair kit, when I am on real long trips over 200 miles I carry a full size spare behind the rear seats, it fits well.
I am not a big fan of all season tires, but you can decide for yourself on that, I prefer a full Winter tire on all 4 wheels, with some big storms this year and driving in the middle of the night when roads were not plowed I never was stuck.
Good luck to you
Yes you can keep the rims.
I carry a can of fix a flat, some slime and a tire repair kit, when I am on real long trips over 200 miles I carry a full size spare behind the rear seats, it fits well.
I am not a big fan of all season tires, but you can decide for yourself on that, I prefer a full Winter tire on all 4 wheels, with some big storms this year and driving in the middle of the night when roads were not plowed I never was stuck.
Good luck to you
6th Gear
Look at this:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...r=17&x=27&y=15
Like the sentiments expressed here, I do not like all seasons either .
Alex @ ext 294 is the go to person for sure.
You can go 215/45 17 as a plus 0 change without any problems on the car.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...r=17&x=27&y=15
Like the sentiments expressed here, I do not like all seasons either .
Alex @ ext 294 is the go to person for sure.
You can go 215/45 17 as a plus 0 change without any problems on the car.
2nd Gear
I am also getting rid of the runflats, but for different reasons. My wife is really really old and has had her head thru two windshields in her life and the stiffness of the runflats hurts her neck sometimes. I got a compact spare from a '02 Daewoo for $40 and it fits perfect. I got a high capacity air pump off ebay for $30, a 20 oz. can of slime and a repair kit.
All fits in the Clubman spare tire compartment and cost less than $100. I got a set of Conti DWS with $100 rebate from a local dealer. For the price of two runflats, I got a full set of tires and all the goodies to limp home in case one goes flat. I got AAA if all else fails. Just got back from a ride to Morro Bay on #2 love and will get tires mounted Monday.
All fits in the Clubman spare tire compartment and cost less than $100. I got a set of Conti DWS with $100 rebate from a local dealer. For the price of two runflats, I got a full set of tires and all the goodies to limp home in case one goes flat. I got AAA if all else fails. Just got back from a ride to Morro Bay on #2 love and will get tires mounted Monday.
2nd Gear
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All fits in the Clubman spare tire compartment and cost less than $100. I got a set of Conti DWS with $100 rebate from a local dealer. For the price of two runflats, I got a full set of tires and all the goodies to limp home in case one goes flat. I got AAA if all else fails. Just got back from a ride to Morro Bay on #2 love and will get tires mounted Monday.
How do you like the Continental DWS'? They get a really good rating on TireRack. How would you characterize the handling and comfort difference between the runflats and the Conti's? Thanks.Originally Posted by Gunner45
I am also getting rid of the runflats, but for different reasons. My wife is really really old and has had her head thru two windshields in her life and the stiffness of the runflats hurts her neck sometimes. I got a compact spare from a '02 Daewoo for $40 and it fits perfect. I got a high capacity air pump off ebay for $30, a 20 oz. can of slime and a repair kit. All fits in the Clubman spare tire compartment and cost less than $100. I got a set of Conti DWS with $100 rebate from a local dealer. For the price of two runflats, I got a full set of tires and all the goodies to limp home in case one goes flat. I got AAA if all else fails. Just got back from a ride to Morro Bay on #2 love and will get tires mounted Monday.
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I will be getting them mounted Monday. I've heard they are squishy, mushy, quiet and last a long time. All things the runflats aren't (well they have lasted a while). I ordered them from Tire Rack, but after 3 weeks, they still couldn't fill the order until end of May. A local dealer called me and told me of a rebate program they had over the weekend, so I went in on Thursday and paid for them. I'll let you all know when they're on the car.
2nd Gear
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OK, got the Continental DWS 215/45-17 mounted today. Wow, all I can say is who let the air out of my tires. I no longer feel every pebble in the road; expansion joints on the freeway are gone and all the rattles inside the Mini are mysteriously silent. I drove it home, so the wife hasn't had her say yet. She'll drive the Lexus home and probably wonder why in the world she ever got the Mini. I like the tires. The suspension is still tight and you know you're driving a car with sports handling characteristics, but a lot smoother. Originally Posted by Gunner45
I will be getting them mounted Monday. I've heard they are squishy, mushy, quiet and last a long time. All things the runflats aren't (well they have lasted a while). A local dealer called me and told me of a rebate program they had over the weekend, so I went in on Thursday and paid for them. I'll let you all know when they're on the car.
The original Conti run-flats still have over 50% tread left, so I brought them home and will try to get rid of a couple and keep a couple for emergencies since the DWS are hard to get sometimes. Anyone want two Conti SSRs in 205/45-17 real cheap?
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The original Conti run-flats still have over 50% tread left, so I brought them home and will try to get rid of a couple and keep a couple for emergencies since the DWS are hard to get sometimes. Anyone want two Conti SSRs in 205/45-17 real cheap?
I am due for new tires on my '02 MCS and also picked out the Continental DWS tires to replace the non-run-flat Goodyears I currently am running. Talked to my local tire dealer that I have been buying tires from for years (they beat Tire Rack Prices) about getting a set through him. He informed me he could not put non-run-flat tire on my MCS even though I am currently running non-run-flats, because my MCS originally came with run-flats. He said lawyers are going after tire dealers that put non-run-flats on cars that came OEM with run-flats when there is a tire related accident. He also said OEM Manufacturers (like BMW) are sending out bulletins not to make the swap. Anyone else running into this problem?Originally Posted by Gunner45
OK, got the Continental DWS 215/45-17 mounted today. Wow, all I can say is who let the air out of my tires. I no longer feel every pebble in the road; expansion joints on the freeway are gone and all the rattles inside the Mini are mysteriously silent. I drove it home, so the wife hasn't had her say yet. She'll drive the Lexus home and probably wonder why in the world she ever got the Mini. I like the tires. The suspension is still tight and you know you're driving a car with sports handling characteristics, but a lot smoother. The original Conti run-flats still have over 50% tread left, so I brought them home and will try to get rid of a couple and keep a couple for emergencies since the DWS are hard to get sometimes. Anyone want two Conti SSRs in 205/45-17 real cheap?
6th Gear
I find such a BMW bulletin very hard to believe. The Mini Cooper comes with or without runflats.
2nd Gear
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Originally Posted by 36rodder
He informed me he could not put non-run-flat tire on my MCS even though I am currently running non-run-flats, because my MCS originally came with run-flats. He said lawyers are going after tire dealers that put non-run-flats on cars that came OEM with run-flats when there is a tire related accident. He also said OEM Manufacturers (like BMW) are sending out bulletins not to make the swap. Anyone else running into this problem?
I talked to several dealers in town and everyone except Costco said they would mount any size, any style I wanted. One said going from 205 to 215 may make the ATC or traction control act weird for a while until the computer adjusted to the new size. I noticed the transmission shifted at a higher speed for about 1-2 miles when I got the new tires on. Most modern automobiles have so much computer in them, they think more than me. Just keep asking around. As to ambulance chasing lawyers... you know what you can do with them.
2nd Gear
These tires fit well and make the Mini drive like a completely different car. Smooth, less rattles, quiet. Can't go wrong with this tire choice if you can find them at a good price.
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I'm a month into my Yokohama S-drive's.. love 'em and so much more comfortable than than the RFs.. half the price too.
Former Vendor
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That's a new one...... I've shipped non run flat tires directly to BMW dealerships for years for them to install with no hassles. Our only concern is selling run flat tires for cars that were not set up for run flats as OE, as the car would lack the TPMS sensors needed (prior to 2009 models).Originally Posted by 36rodder
He informed me he could not put non-run-flat tire on my MCS even though I am currently running non-run-flats, because my MCS originally came with run-flats. He said lawyers are going after tire dealers that put non-run-flats on cars that came OEM with run-flats when there is a tire related accident. He also said OEM Manufacturers (like BMW) are sending out bulletins not to make the swap. Anyone else running into this problem?
6th Gear
36rodder, that tire dealer is handing you a large bag of crap. Run. don't walk.
5th Gear
"1. How can one really tell if the tire really needs to be replaced?"
Easy answer -- if its a run-flat, it needs to be replaced.
Why did Mini ever get involved with putting those things on our little cars????
A travesty.
Easy answer -- if its a run-flat, it needs to be replaced.
Why did Mini ever get involved with putting those things on our little cars????
A travesty.
5th Gear
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Originally Posted by 36rodder
I am due for new tires on my '02 MCS and also picked out the Continental DWS tires to replace the non-run-flat Goodyears I currently am running. Talked to my local tire dealer that I have been buying tires from for years (they beat Tire Rack Prices) about getting a set through him. He informed me he could not put non-run-flat tire on my MCS even though I am currently running non-run-flats, because my MCS originally came with run-flats. He said lawyers are going after tire dealers that put non-run-flats on cars that came OEM with run-flats when there is a tire related accident. He also said OEM Manufacturers (like BMW) are sending out bulletins not to make the swap. Anyone else running into this problem?
You need a new tire dealer.
Ask him for a copy of the letter he's referring to.
That is perhaps the most incredible story I've heard in a long time (at least since I quit listening to all politicians) although I did once have a guy in a tire store tell me that if I got caught putting nitrogen in my tires, the EPA would fine me as much as $100,000. He said they were setting up random checks in California. Seriously.