A tyre puncture can ruin a journey, have a serious impact on your travels and, most importantly, potentially cause safety issues. But, if your MINI is fitted with Run-flat tyres, you’ll have an important extra level of protection.
MINI Run-flat tyres can keep you on the move if your vehicle suffers a puncture. Tyres fitted with Run-flat technology are designed to keep your car on the road until you can stop safely for a replacement tyre to be fitted. Even if the tyre is flat, you can drive on for a distance of 50 miles at a speed of up to 50 miles per hour.
Run-flat tyres have reinforced sidewalls that are made of a heat-resistant rubber, and the special rim geometry included as part of the design acts to stop a flat tyre that has no pressure from slipping off the wheel, staying in place even while the vehicle navigates bends.
This technology can help to reduce the risk of an accident that might otherwise be caused by a blowout or puncture. Contact Dick Lovett MINI in Bristol, Hungerford (near Andover and Newbury), Melksham (near Bath) and Swindon today to find out more.
MINI Run-flat tyres are fitted with technology that means you can drive for another 50 miles, even if the tyre is flat. You shouldn’t drive above a speed of 50mph though, so maintain a steady pace and drive with caution.
It’s important to know that Run-flat tyres aren’t a permanent solution to a puncture or other tyre damage. They can keep you on the move for a specific distance, so you can complete your journey and get home safely, or head directly to an approved MINI dealership to get a new tyre fitted.
For tyre assistance, Dick Lovett’s MINI dealerships are based in Bristol, Hungerford (near Andover and Newbury), Melksham (near Bath) and Swindon. All centres have servicing facilities, and can fit replacement tyres.
MINI Run-flat Tyres Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions, answered
What are the advantages of MINI Run-flat Tyres?
Driver safety and peace of mind are two big advantages of MINI Run-flat tyres. A tyre puncture or blowout can happen at any time, without warning, and in many situations could lead to an accident at worst or huge inconvenience at best. MINI Run-flat tyres function with no pressure.
Pulling over onto the hard shoulder of a motorway or to the side of any road to change a flat tyre is difficult and time consuming, even for those who know how to do it themselves. With MINI Run-flat tyres, you don’t need to stop and fix the problem immediately. You can drive on, safely, and let an approved technician do the job.
Run-flat tyres are built to prevent other damage to the car, too. Because they have a reinforced support ring, the wheels don’t have any contact with the road, so there’s no chance of your MINIs alloys being damaged.
How do I know if I already have Run-flat Tyres fitted onto my MINI car?
Like other brands, such as BMW, there’s a good chance your MINI already has Run-flat tyres fitted. Many models have them as standard. MINI star-marked tyres have been rigorously tested to achieve a quality standard in any case.
You can identify a MINI Run-flat tyre as it will have an acronym or logo located on the sidewall. Some of the major tyre manufacturers have different acronyms for Run-flat tyres. Goodyear, Dunlop and Bridgestone use ROF – Run on Flat – while EMT and ZP are other variations. EMT stands for Extended Mobility Technology and ZP for Zero Pressure.
Look for these on your own tyres – you may have Run-flat tyres on your MINI without realising.
How much do MINI run-flat tyres cost?
If you’re looking to buy MINI tyres and want to know the cost, be aware that they will vary depending on size, thickness, brand, and seasonality of the tyre. However, because of extra reinforcement and materials used in run-flat tyres, typically, they cost around 50% more than standard tyres.
At Dick Lovett MINI, we match your performance needs and style with approved tyres of a standard as advanced as your MINI, so we can provide the perfect tyre for your specifications.
If your vehicle doesn’t have MINI Run-flat tyres, you can get a set fitted to replace your standard tyres.
MINI Run-flat tyres’ price varies according to size, brand and other differences, and they may be more expensive than standard types because of the extra protective materials used. The benefits are worth the extra investment though, especially if you regularly drive longer distances and want the added security of knowing a puncture won’t bring your journey to an immediate halt.
Contact your nearest Dick Lovett MINI dealership to discuss your requirements, and our experts can provide the best make and style of tyre. We also offer a 0% finance plan when you spend over £250, so you can spread the cost of MINI Run-flat tyres across affordable monthly payments for up to six months*.
*All loans are subject to status and affordability checks including use of credit reference agency data. You must be 18 or over to apply. Finance agreement and full terms and conditions are available on application. Finance provided by Payment Assist Ltd. Payment Assist Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and entered on the Financial Services Register under firm registration number 622544. You must have a valid UK based debit card to be accepted by Payment Assist for finance. Credit cards and certain debit cards are not allowed, these include prepaid debit cards and cards that do not allow continuous payments to be set up. 1 to 6 month interest free credit options available on purchases over £250.
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