Comments on: MINI Cooper owner finds the solution for run-flat tire problem http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/ BMW News, Reviews, Test Drives, Photos And Videos Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:51:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Debbrow56 http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-356993 Debbrow56 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-356993 did you also have to change your wheels when you put regular tires on your car? did you also have to change your wheels when you put regular tires on your car?

]]> By: john171 http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-351334 john171 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:45:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-351334 Just changing the tire is no different, replacing the tire on the rim should be done by a shop that is familiar with RF and MINIs. Just changing the tire is no different, replacing the tire on the rim should be done by a shop that is familiar with RF and MINIs.

]]> By: Bob http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-351324 Bob Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:28:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-351324 I am new to the tire air pressure sensor system.  Is there anything special about changing a tire with this system? I am new to the tire air pressure sensor system.  Is there anything special about changing a tire with this system?

]]> By: RFT Replacer http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-350688 RFT Replacer Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:56:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-350688 Yes there is. I have a 2006 Mini and it came with a full RFT spare! However, Mini was very prudent in providing this as I used it my first year of owing the vehicle. When I realized the costliness of replacing an RFT, I purchased a tire and wheel guarantee warranty. However, now that I know I can replace RFT for conventional tires, I will be doing so as the price and annoyance is more costly than pulling over for a few minutes and changing the tire. Yes there is. I have a 2006 Mini and it came with a full RFT spare! However, Mini was very prudent in providing this as I used it my first year of owing the vehicle. When I realized the costliness of replacing an RFT, I purchased a tire and wheel guarantee warranty. However, now that I know I can replace RFT for conventional tires, I will be doing so as the price and annoyance is more costly than pulling over for a few minutes and changing the tire.

]]> By: Mikeinlaca http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-348688 Mikeinlaca Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:56:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-348688 Never a run flat again. The darn thing went FLAT. So much for run flat. Price? 3 times a real tire. $450 to replace. The night my run flat ran flat the only tire dealer open did not have any. Had to stay over night in a motel till the expensive replacement arrived. I now have regular Bridgestones. Never a run flat again. The darn thing went FLAT. So much for run flat. Price? 3 times a real tire. $450 to replace. The night my run flat ran flat the only tire dealer open did not have any. Had to stay over night in a motel till the expensive replacement arrived. I now have regular Bridgestones.

]]> By: Astanyer http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-348554 Astanyer Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:05:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-348554 Hello everyone, I hope someone can help me out there.....I have a mini Cooper s 2008 sidewalk and are looking to replace my two front tyres .... They are 205 45 17 RF ..... Can I change these to normal tyres and keep my two remaining RFs on the rear of the car or should I pay the extra and have RFs on my front wheels ...... By the way I have done a lot of running and ringing around in Brisbane and these RFs are costly and u have to wait at least 48-72hrs to get them ..... Help would be appreciated .... Andy S Hello everyone, I hope someone can help me out there…..I have a mini Cooper s 2008 sidewalk and are looking to replace my two front tyres …. They are 205 45 17 RF ….. Can I change these to normal tyres and keep my two remaining RFs on the rear of the car or should I pay the extra and have RFs on my front wheels …… By the way I have done a lot of running and ringing around in Brisbane and these RFs are costly and u have to wait at least 48-72hrs to get them ….. Help would be appreciated …. Andy S

]]> By: Jcluz08 http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-347947 Jcluz08 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:58:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-347947 I just created a group on Facebook regarding the return of the spare tire option. Hoping to get Mini to provide a spare tire option in future models, as the 2012's only ride on run-flat tires. http://on.fb.me/p2kX9d I just created a group on Facebook regarding the return of the spare tire option. Hoping to get Mini to provide a spare tire option in future models, as the 2012′s only ride on run-flat tires. http://on.fb.me/p2kX9d

]]> By: Jcluz08 http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-347876 Jcluz08 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:38:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-347876 Does anyone know how much something like this affects the gas mileage? Thanks in advance for your feedback: http://bit.ly/rbhELL Does anyone know how much something like this affects the gas mileage? Thanks in advance for your feedback: http://bit.ly/rbhELL

]]> By: Jcluz08 http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-347872 Jcluz08 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:07:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-347872 After realizing the 2012 Minis did not include a spare but only run-flats, I canceled my order for a 2012 convertible. Having had run-flats on my 2005 Mini I spent $1K on four replacements in 2009. Then $1K between 2006-2008. It seems they're more fragile than regular tires.  Once I replaced the run-flats with regular tires the ride has been smoother, gas mileage better, and I haven't had any flat tires or road emergencies. I would never go back to run-flats for those reasons. I don't understand why Mini is locking their customers into run-flats when they have a shoddy reputation. I love this rack. Where can I get one so I can re-place my 2012 convertible order!? After realizing the 2012 Minis did not include a spare but only run-flats, I canceled my order for a 2012 convertible. Having had run-flats on my 2005 Mini I spent $1K on four replacements in 2009. Then $1K between 2006-2008. It seems they’re more fragile than regular tires. 

Once I replaced the run-flats with regular tires the ride has been smoother, gas mileage better, and I haven’t had any flat tires or road emergencies. I would never go back to run-flats for those reasons. I don’t understand why Mini is locking their customers into run-flats when they have a shoddy reputation. I love this rack. Where can I get one so I can re-place my 2012 convertible order!?

]]> By: Rodonisle http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-345673 Rodonisle Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:23:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-345673 Wife is never going to change ANY tire - that is why we have an AAA membership and cell phones.  The RFT are not needed for her, don't last and are uncomfortable on such a short wheeled car - and I can fix regular punctures without paying anyone.  Wife is never going to change ANY tire – that is why we have an AAA membership and cell phones.  The RFT are not needed for her, don’t last and are uncomfortable on such a short wheeled car – and I can fix regular punctures without paying anyone. 

]]> By: Focushere http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-344823 Focushere Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:40:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-344823 go to wal-mart and buy one of those cheap tire compressors that plug into the cigarette lighter (less than 20 bucks)  and a tire plug kit with a good set of needle nose pliers and keep it a gym bag with your fix a flat and your good to go. if you have low pressure sensors you can check for puntures quickly and repair them with the plug kit before too much damage occurs. I have elimintated the need to change a flat because of this method for years. go to wal-mart and buy one of those cheap tire compressors that plug into the cigarette lighter (less than 20 bucks)  and a tire plug kit with a good set of needle nose pliers and keep it a gym bag with your fix a flat and your good to go. if you have low pressure sensors you can check for puntures quickly and repair them with the plug kit before too much damage occurs. I have elimintated the need to change a flat because of this method for years.

]]> By: Jill http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-344505 Jill Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:54:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-344505 Oh...and by the way, if you look carefully under the mini, there is actually a space allocated for a spare tyre should you go down this pathway. Oh…and by the way, if you look carefully under the mini, there is actually a space allocated for a spare tyre should you go down this pathway.

]]> By: Jill http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-344504 Jill Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:52:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-344504 ...what you say is pertinant to the driving conditions your mini is subjected to. I wouldn't get anything else other than RFT's. We live in the country and drive on isolated gravel roads where there is no AAA membership available. Mini's came with RFT's for a reason & it's not only the lack of boot space....they're for people who would rather not risk the AAA (our RAC) being 500km away or who drive in conditions where punctures are more likely to occur. …what you say is pertinant to the driving conditions your mini is subjected to. I wouldn’t get anything else other than RFT’s. We live in the country and drive on isolated gravel roads where there is no AAA membership available. Mini’s came with RFT’s for a reason & it’s not only the lack of boot space….they’re for people who would rather not risk the AAA (our RAC) being 500km away or who drive in conditions where punctures are more likely to occur.

]]> By: Jill http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-344503 Jill Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:47:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-344503 Run flat tyres in Australia: (195/55R16 87V........go for 87V as opposed to 87H - it's somewhat cheaper!!) Pirelli (Bob Jane T-Marts $315) Bridgestone (Bob Jane 226ea) I was quoted $443 ea from Auto Classic in Perth and was lead to believe that they were the only place to get tyres for my mini.....I've had a win by looking elsewhere. Run flat tyres in Australia: (195/55R16 87V……..go for 87V as opposed to 87H – it’s somewhat cheaper!!)
Pirelli (Bob Jane T-Marts $315)
Bridgestone (Bob Jane 226ea)
I was quoted $443 ea from Auto Classic in Perth and was lead to believe that they were the only place to get tyres for my mini…..I’ve had a win by looking elsewhere.

]]> By: Otterpmpkn http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-338786 Otterpmpkn Tue, 03 May 2011 22:53:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-338786 Know this is probably a little late to help you out but you need to fill the tire and then reset the gauge. For my 2004 MINI S the reset button is under the parking brake. Turn the car off, turn the key only until all of the warning light come on or so you can listen to the radio, push the rest button for about 10 seconds until the light goes off. Sometimes it takes until I restart the car for the light to go off. Know this is probably a little late to help you out but you need to fill the tire and then reset the gauge. For my 2004 MINI S the reset button is under the parking brake. Turn the car off, turn the key only until all of the warning light come on or so you can listen to the radio, push the rest button for about 10 seconds until the light goes off. Sometimes it takes until I restart the car for the light to go off.

]]> By: Kj Strach http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-337988 Kj Strach Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:43:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-337988 Hi tan, i currently find myself in the same situation as yourself however have told BMW they can think again about replacing them. i also live in Australia(Brisbane) however have called around and the best i can get for a single tire is $480. would love to know where you got your $189 quote from ? Cheers Kierin. Hi tan, i currently find myself in the same situation as yourself however have told BMW they can think again about replacing them. i also live in Australia(Brisbane) however have called around and the best i can get for a single tire is $480. would love to know where you got your $189 quote from ?

Cheers
Kierin.

]]> By: mags http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-337330 mags Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:22:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-337330 I have barely ever had a flat in my life. I had my first within three months of owning my 2010 mini with the run flat tires AND it cost me close to 700 bucks at the BMW dealership in Edmonton. I was choked! But as I was on vacation, no choice but to pay the bill. Now one year later I have another flat which they patched and it has taken the BMW dealership 3 weeks to get a run flat tire. I am done with these run flats. I live in BC and am planning on buying a set of standard tires when I am in the states next month I have barely ever had a flat in my life. I had my first within three months of owning my 2010 mini with the run flat tires AND it cost me close to 700 bucks at the BMW dealership in Edmonton. I was choked! But as I was on vacation, no choice but to pay the bill. Now one year later I have another flat which they patched and it has taken the BMW dealership 3 weeks to get a run flat tire. I am done with these run flats. I live in BC and am planning on buying a set of standard tires when I am in the states next month

]]> By: Jdljm http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-335503 Jdljm Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:08:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-335503 The tire does swing down but the boot hatch swings up. Check out the Mini-Fini site here for this product: http://www.minifini.com/Shop.aspx You can watch a video of it in action here: http://www.youtube.com/minilinksystem#p/a/u/2/ysq8S7gVzbw The tire does swing down but the boot hatch swings up.
Check out the Mini-Fini site here for this product:
http://www.minifini.com/Shop.aspx
You can watch a video of it in action here:
http://www.youtube.com/minilinksystem#p/a/u/2/ysq8S7gVzbw

]]> By: Kate http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-335103 Kate Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:56:00 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-335103 I'm on my second mini, 2 friends also have a 2011 mini. We are all very proud that we each only had to replace one tire this winter. Last winter I had to replace all 4 tires. This is my last mini. I’m on my second mini, 2 friends also have a 2011 mini. We are all very proud that we each only had to replace one tire this winter. Last winter I had to replace all 4 tires. This is my last mini.

]]> By: Traci http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/01/23/mini-cooper-owner-finds-the-solution-for-run-flat-tire-problem/#comment-321444 Traci Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:01:22 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=27316#comment-321444 I replaced the runflats that came on my 2009 Clubman S with non - runflats, and I had the TPMS taken off of the original wheels and mounted on the new ones. Other people have just put regular valve stems in, and that works fine, but the light stays on in the dashboard and I didn't want to look at it all the time, or cover it with electrical tape like I read one person did. I did not realize until today that the TPMS is attached to the wheels and not the tires. So, unless you are replacing your wheels, you should not have to buy them again. I replaced the runflats that came on my 2009 Clubman S with non – runflats, and I had the TPMS taken off of the original wheels and mounted on the new ones. Other people have just put regular valve stems in, and that works fine, but the light stays on in the dashboard and I didn’t want to look at it all the time, or cover it with electrical tape like I read one person did.

I did not realize until today that the TPMS is attached to the wheels and not the tires. So, unless you are replacing your wheels, you should not have to buy them again.

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