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Not done it but heard of a few people that did it, and they all rave about how much better it goes ! Handles better, rides better...etc. Just need a can of tyre weld and a pump encase you get a puncture.
Only downside...if you try to trade car into a mini dealer they will subtract the cost of 4 new run-flats off trade in value, they will not put a car of forecourt with non-run flats.
Only downside...if you try to trade car into a mini dealer they will subtract the cost of 4 new run-flats off trade in value, they will not put a car of forecourt with non-run flats.
Had the new tyres fitted this morning. So far they feel little different to the run flats but give a slightly softer ride but it is marginal. Car runs a bit quieter too. No problems at all with tyre pressure sensor or anythink like that which I'd feared.
Best bit is that they cost me £263 inc fully fitted for quality performance tyres. Just need to get to Asda to pick up some of that £2 Holts tyre weld puncture repair spray.
Bazza
Best bit is that they cost me £263 inc fully fitted for quality performance tyres. Just need to get to Asda to pick up some of that £2 Holts tyre weld puncture repair spray.
Bazza
Hi Bazza.
Can I ask where you got your tyres from?
No-one wants to change mine for me. Been to all the major places and a couple of online ones too. They gave me a range of excuses as to why they won't do it.
I've just looked, and you're in London, so it won't be a local place for me !!
But, was it a national type place, or a local place?
cheers
Kev
Can I ask where you got your tyres from?
No-one wants to change mine for me. Been to all the major places and a couple of online ones too. They gave me a range of excuses as to why they won't do it.
I've just looked, and you're in London, so it won't be a local place for me !!
But, was it a national type place, or a local place?
cheers
Kev
macleary said:
Cheers Bazza.
Hmmm, Bracknell would be a 400 mile round trip.
Surely there must be someone around here. Well, I'm off to find one.
Kev
There is a place in Doncaster (D&D Tyres 01302 874707) where the girl on reception asked me why I was keeping the run flats on my mini because she had changed hers to non run flats. They are a local garage and a bit back street style but really cheap. I know loads of people who go.Hmmm, Bracknell would be a 400 mile round trip.
Surely there must be someone around here. Well, I'm off to find one.
Kev
I only kept them cos it saves me worrying about thw wife driving on the motorway and having a puncture or blowout. Only needed 1 anyway in 15k miles but need another 2 soon. Paid £103 for the run flat.
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