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Author:  goodie [ Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:22 am ]
Post subject:  Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
On the Tyre placard on my daughters 04 Cooper S it says recommended tyre size & rim ,
195/55 R 16 87 V --- 205/45 17 84 V .

Does this mean that i can only run " runflat tyres " on this car , because of the "R" , or is it legal to run normal
tyres ?
Has anybody had any experience with this issue ?
Author:  peterb [ Sat Jun 21, 2014 11:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
No law states they have to be run flat, just the load and speed rating have to be equivalent or higher.
Just have some finileak or similar.
Author:  mini_mad_matt [ Sat Jun 21, 2014 1:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
uh pretty sure all tyres have an R there don't they? I don't believe its a runflat thing
Author:  gtogreen1969 [ Sat Jun 21, 2014 2:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
RADIAL ply
Author:  peterb [ Sat Jun 21, 2014 3:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
205/45-17 is a fairly common size, should have quite a selection.
Author:  Babes [ Sat Jun 21, 2014 3:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
Yep you will notice a much nicer ride with a decent performance tyre, couldnt wait to ditch my first set of run flats
Author:  goodie [ Sat Jun 21, 2014 7:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
I spoke to a guy at Bob Jane today and he has put plenty of normal style tyres on MINI'S .

With the Yokohama deal on at the moment , ( buy 3 , get 1 free ) i'm looking at my daughter saving some dollars
so that she can re-shoe her car , with decent tyres , at a reasonable cost , so he quoted me a price for Runflats as well as normal style tyres , which works out very good with their current deal .
Author:  mini50man [ Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
Got rid of my run flats in 2005. Had 3 lots of 'high performance' tyres since then, mainly Dunlops. 195/55 will be more comfortable than 205/45. I compromise with 205/50's which are good for regular driving as well as track days. Speed rating and maximum weight loading are important. Your tyre supplier will confirm that for you.
Author:  goodie [ Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
Thanks for the replies people , my daughter is getting a new set of shoes for it tomorrow ,
Yokohama C Drives 195/55-16 . We opted for the normal type tyre , so we will see how they go ,
best start hunting around for a spare to suit , any ideas ?
Author:  Babes [ Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
Little compressor and can of tyre goo, I have a pack that fits into the little cubby hole in the boot.
Author:  Harley [ Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
What i had with my 'S' was the compressor / goo pack and a spare 17" wheel at home and an old tyre.
You could get both for under $50 if you're lucky.
Author:  goodie [ Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
Got a call from old mate at Bob Janes Newcastle this arvo whilst at work , he tells me that they don't have , and can't get any Yokohama tyres to fit her car :x , because the special Yoki deal that they have had running for a month has cleaned out that particular tyre stock.

He is going to look into what else they might be able to supply for the same money , but i did tell him i didn't want any recycled " Taiwanese Thongs " .

Might have to check out our local tyre mobs to see what they have in stock .

Harley & babes , when you say goo packs , what are they exactly , are they a MINI product , or something
that you have bought aftermarket , like Fineleak?
Author:  Babes [ Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
Buy it from any auto shop, its a goo you can squirt into the tyre which seals a leak until you get to a tyre shop. Tyre shops hate them as when they take the tyre off they get shite all over their tyre machine.
Author:  9YaTaH [ Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
Just for insurance, I would check her insurance policy fine print on tyre changes or changes from the original build spec...ya never know!

[no comments about how fitting different brand tyres is common plse...eg "I fitted Michelin XAS to my Datto 1600"...this is about runflats]
Author:  goodie [ Wed Jul 09, 2014 10:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Legalities Of Running Normal Tyres On A MINI .
9YaTaH wrote:
Just for insurance, I would check her insurance policy fine print on tyre changes or changes from the original build spec...ya never know!
[no comments about how fitting different brand tyres is common plse...eg "I fitted Michelin XAS to my Datto 1600"...this is about runflats]


We appear to be having trouble getting 195/55 -16 style tyres , not a common size apparently , I've been ringing around a couple of places to see if anyone has any in stock , no luck .

I've just had a Tyre Dealer mention the Insurance issue again ,basically saying that if the car come with Runflats , that's what we had to put back on it , bearing in mind i'm not changing the tyre size , load or speed rating ,( according to the tyre placard on the car ) , just the tyre design.

I then rang Bob Janes again and was told the same as last time , that you can put normal type tyres on the MINI / Runflat rim , but you can't put Runflat Tyres on standard type rims , apparently the lip inside the R/F rim is a bit taller , this is becoming a PIA !

Good point Mick ,I'm going to check with her insurance to clarify what's real & what's not .
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