Run Flat Versus Standard Tyres ?

Seems that runflats are for the under 55's John . We need a little more cushioning.

 

Exscuse me, I am 65 in December, lost 2 1/2 stone recently, so no longer internally cushioned, and I am quite comfortable thank you.

 

Reviving this thread as thinking I may need to replace tyres next year, wondering how you got on @HarryS regarding insurance, did you notify them as compromised "balance" according to mini info, and was it hard to convince them.

 

@pamsdish , I did check it was safe to change from run flats to standard tyres on the original alloy rim . It is safe and legal. Never really considered the insurance ? The ride is a lot better and quieter now.
The topic on the Mini site ( a bit old ) seems to say yes no maybe ! I will contact my insurance after xmas and ask them. Not sure how easy this will be as it is internet only , and you cannot actually talk to anyone ( Quote Me Happy ).
http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-tyres-brakes/187967-void-insurance-if-you-put-non-run-flats.html

 

@shiney , it's a term us hip petroheads use , more hip terms are below
( most of the terms on the song are actually gibberish ! )

 

Ah the Peel P50 . Looks best when Jeremy Clarkson is in it !

 

Possible slow puncture, any updates @HarryS

 

All is OK now Pam , we had the tyre refitted and later I applied puncture preventaive "Goop" to the Tyres . Thye don't lose any pressure now at all
The standard tyres are a lot smoother than the run flats

 

I've only just noticed this thread.

A word of caution. Modern cars that are designed to use run flat tyres also have the braking system and suspension designed with these in mind. As such, a changeover to conventional tyres can affect vehicle safety, as both braking distance and handling can be adversely affected. Before any such change is made, it is a sensible thing to get written approval from the vehicle manufacturer. Something that I doubt would ever be given by BMW...

 

I was reading on the Mini forum, when ordering a new mini from the factory an option is run flats or standard tyres, I would have expected the same braking system and suspension to be fitted.