[bneeos]

I was wondering has anyone changed tyres and are now using run flat tyres?
Especially in the 18" size. How do they perform and do they make the ride rougher?

 

[maxscience]

Not personally but runflat are known to be quite bad. Noisy and rough ride, they weigh quite more than tubeless tires.
Especially on a 18 rim I would definitely not recommend them.

 

[Ernie]

I agree with maxscience. My wife has a Mini Cooper and we replaced all 4 run flat tyres today for standard ones. The ride on run flats is very firm and they tend to pull all over the place under acceleration. i know of many people who have changed from run flats to standard tyres but not the other way round.

 

[bneeos]

Did some price research, its also a lot cheaper staying with normal tyres. And it can be difficult to get RF tyres on weekends.

 

[Stephb]

My brother in law had run flats on his mini cooper and he now has a ruptured disc in his back! he's sold his mini cooper for a golf fsi now instead

He did say they are expensive

Steph xx

 

[neh321]

My brother in law had run flats on his mini cooper and he now has a ruptured disc in his back! he's sold his mini cooper for a golf fsi now instead

He did say they are expensive

Steph xx

He must have forgotten to pump them up. You're still supposed to put air in them!!

 

[ajcordeiro]

I've Continental runflat on 16" wheels and are really noisy!

I'm thinking in changing them but I need a spare wheel.

Is there any safety wheel that can be bought? Where is the place to keep it in the car?

thanks & regards.

 

[GOgg]

There is space in the boot for it under the hardboard base. The tool kit should also be there.