by "Justin Cole" <jus.coleNO@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Sep 25, 2006 at 12:14 PM
"Ross" <ross.lyall@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Hi, Aside from the cost benefits, has anyone switched from the runflats
> on the 17 inch rims to standard tyres? If so has it improved tha
> handling/Ride quality?
I've switched my 5-series and never looked back. Runflats are frankly
terrible. Harsh ride, expensive, tramlining and terrible handling.
> Also in the UK how can I satisfy the need for a spare, can I just buy a
> compressor and some goop to cart around to get round this?
You don't need a spare, legally! But buy a can of tyre-gloop! I presume
there isn't a space-saver option for a Mini as I have done...
Justin.
