2003 Mini Cooper S - Runflat or not to Runflat

[jabster8]

I have a 2003 Mini Cooper S which when I bought it a year ago had the Runflat tyres fitted already.

Whilst at the time I thought this to be a brilliant idea I have since found that they make for a very uncomfortable ride due to their harder compound. Ive spoken with a friend who has changed theirs to Non-Runflat tyres and am considering doing the same.

Can anyone offer any advice/experience on this?

[furrycheeky]

The situation is exactly as you say, the ride of the car is better without runflats, however the Mini has a harder ride than many cars on any tyre, especially the S with the low profiles on.
If you do change make sure you buy a way of getting home if you get a puncture.

[Cynic No1]

Runflats are a great idea, but a compromise in order to allow the safety aspect. Anybody seriously interested in the driving experience will change them immediately for a far better ride, and better control and road grip of the car. It will be an almost incomparable drive.

It's your choice on how safe you want to be in the event of a puncture / blowout etc.

[.foggy.]

After speaking with Lohen.co.uk a while ago about mine, I was considering moving up to 18" wheels and was asking about runflat or not. their advice was to stick with the 17" and to definately purchase non runflat tyres.

They have done a lot of testing in this area and found this to be the best setup. A noticable differance.

But you will obviously need to carry a can of that tyre weld stuff that you fill the tyre with in the event of a flatty.

[jrobinson200]

hi i have a mini bought in 2005 with runflat tyres too and totally agree they are so uncomfortable. my boyfs dad has a bmw and found the same so changed his for normal ones. i would change mine could i afford but i cant!