Another non-runflat thread!

[burns76]

I'm just about to acquire some new alloys for my P&J (OZs from Mini Sport if you're wondering) and convert to non-runflats (205/17/45). I was intending to tell my insurer that I'm putting new non-standard wheels on, but wondered whether people bother telling them about the fact that the rubber is also being changed. I'm insured through A-Plan so I suspect it's not the first time they've had this, but wondered if anyone has encountered any difficulty in this area.

Thanks for any advice.

[liamrp]

I haven't told my insurance company about the tyres. Im with Elephant. I dint think they cared about that....



Be sure to carry some Tyre Weld in the boot just in case

[TC 149]

I've changed from run flats to Toyo's and they make a massive difference and I haven't told my insurance company as I don't see the point as long as they are road legal...

[wiz 1]

Was originally insured with D.line when i changed to new 18's with Toyo's they charged me another £60 for about 5 months insurance never mentioned the tyres were not runflats. When i changed to A plan and told them about the wheels no extra charge. Always best to tell them though any excuse to get out of paying out.

[burns76]

Thanks for the advice. I took the plunge and called A-Plan. They checked with my insurer and told me that there would be no additional charge for the new alloys or the fact that I'm going to be running on non-runflats. Bonus!

Am now in the process of shopping around for the best price for my baby's new boots. I'm looking at getting OZ Superturismo WRC's (hoping that the red/white theme will look cool and not completely overdone!) and when I rang the OZ affiliate shop today to discuss wheel/tyre packages the chappie there told me that I should get 215/40/17, but previously I'd been thinking of 205's. He said that as the MCS is not such a miniature car it will need the extra tyre width. I have to ring back tomorrow as I didn't have a chance to ring until late today and he said the suppliers would be shut. So that I'm prepared for my conversation, should I go with the 205's or 215's? I'm more than happy to go with a wider tyre, but when I've checked on Mini2 people seem to stick with 205's.

Any advice?

Thanks!

[mo1984]

My MCS is running on 205 width and feels and handles fine.