space saver size

[GCA3N]

JC, is it a new car? I thought the 'Non Run-Flat' equipped MINIS came with a space-saver or at least a 'Tyre Foam' type kit to get you home (unless your sidewall's knackered). Seems a bit shoddy if you didn't get any of these bits of kit.

If it isn't new, did you still buy from a Dealer? If so, I'd be on to them to help you out, as you can't go driving about at the risk of being stuck in the middle of nowhere! One of the reasons I've always stuck with Runflats. Hope you find a solution.

I had a kit (foam and compressor) in my R50 cooper but my R56 S has nothing, but then I guess thats what the RF's are for. I thought that all mini's were sold with RF's on.(from new that is)

[ELFMAN]

If you carry it 'in the back seat', or anywhere else, make sure it's well secured. If (God forbid) you ever get in a shunt, your 'spare' might take your head off!

[GCA3N]

If you carry it 'in the back seat', or anywhere else, make sure it's well secured. If (God forbid) you ever get in a shunt, your 'spare' might take your head off!

When you put them in the boot it is really well secured it's such a tight fit that it can't actually move. Would never recommend putting it in the back seat though, like you say if you were in an accident then you could be seriously injured or worse.

[ELFMAN]

When you put them in the boot it is really well secured it's such a tight fit that it can't actually move.

Unless your back seat folds in the impact...... That's why the Rally Guys have them all strapped down. I'm an old fart, so I think about these things

All new MINIS with 16's and upwards are on Runflats, so you don't need any spares or foamy stuff etc - just a cushion for the sometimes 'lumpy' ride.

[Duncan Stewart]

I think Duncan Stewart used to carry a full sized spare with him all the time

Used to carry a full size 15" alloy on the back seat of my first Mini Cooper. Did it after a sidewall puncture on a dark, frosty night on a back road that the "gunk" would not seal - scary
Always had it secured with the seat belt.
On my last two Coopers I have paid for the optional extra Mini space saver spare wheel which is in a cage under the boot floor - you might be able to buy this kit to fit to your Mini

[Duncan Stewart]

All new MINIS with 16's and upwards are on Runflats, so you don't need any spares or foamy stuff etc - just a cushion for the sometimes 'lumpy' ride.

Run flats on New Minis are now a optional extra

[GCA3N]

Run flats on New Minis are now a optional extra

I never new that, but I can believe BMW making another optional extra.

[Big Gordy]

Would none of the guys in our racing fratenity not be able to point you in the direction of a breakers that may have all the gubbins to fit the space saver under the boot Just a thought

[jcbadger]

Thanks for the good advice. I live in the Aberdeen area so the biggest breaker around these parts are Overton Dismantlers. They seem to have quite a few mini wheels in stock.

ta

[ELFMAN]

Run flats on New Minis are now a optional extra

You learn something every day!. So if you buy a new R56 S it comes with bog standard 15" non-runflats unless you specify otherwise? Or do they do 16" non-runflats now?