What tyres were on the car when new ?

[New POD]

Car is a 2001 (51 reg) cooper with 195/55/16 tyres.

There is no spare. There is a tyre pressure sensor system and warning light

Did the car come with runflats like the man at cost co reckons.?

Brand ?

Car does not have runflats now. Fronts are 87H and backs 87V

[Bungleaio]

It would definitely of had run flats not sure on the brand but they would have been Bridgestone, Pirelli or Dunlops.

[New POD]

Does it matter ?

[Furry Exocet]

I didn't think the 16" wheels were run flats.

[MX-5 Lazza]

Furry Exocet said:

I didn't think the 16" wheels were run flats.

Yep, my 03 Cooper had 16" Goodyear NCT5 RFs when I bought it.

[DavidLScott]

MX-5 Lazza said:

Furry Exocet said:

I didn't think the 16" wheels were run flats.

Yep, my 03 Cooper had 16" Goodyear NCT5 RFs when I bought it.

Just checked my wife's Cooper.
Exactly as MX-5 Lazza says.
There was no other option when we bought it new in 03 - she has kept them on despite the numerous punctures as at least she can get home safely with a flat tyre.

[MX-5 Lazza]

DavidLScott said:

MX-5 Lazza said:

Furry Exocet said:

I didn't think the 16" wheels were run flats.

Yep, my 03 Cooper had 16" Goodyear NCT5 RFs when I bought it.

Just checked my wife's Cooper.
Exactly as MX-5 Lazza says.
There was no other option when we bought it new in 03 - she has kept them on despite the numerous punctures as at least she can get home safely with a flat tyre.

Not bad tyres, they don't ruin the ride quite as much as many other RFs but they are still a bit harsh, noisy and with little grip, especially in the wet. I replaced with Falken no-RFs and they are way better.

[DavidLScott]

They are nowhere near as bad as the RFT's were on my old 130i M Sport. The change to PS3's was dramatically better...and then I sold it.

I may change from RFT's on my JCW once they need replacing but, as my wife nicks it when she has a longer trip, I am inclined to indulge her and look for the best riding RFT's - if such a thing exists - than change to real tyres and a can of foam.

Let's face it, in the south east, foam tyres would still be harsh on our roads.

[New POD]

Given the difference in price is it worth it ?