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Yeah, that's what andys120 and I wrote. We removed the headrests. In my case, no problem since my booster seat went there, but if you want to carry an adult in that position, one really ought to put the headrest back.
I forgot which car, but I've seen a MESH headrest one can see through, which would have been a good idea. Or a donut-shaped one like the old Volvos.
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have you had any major issues or complaints re: your cooper? what can i expect down the road as far a costs and repairs?
thanks!
Should I switch to reg. tires ? Do I need to replace all 4 at the same time ?
I am a single female mini owner & will appreciate any suggestions !
Also, below zero weather will cause that stupid TPMS to come on because you have lost tire air pressure due to cold. I don't care for run flats to stiff of a ride. Get a cell phone and join AAA.they will tow your car a hundred miles or more for free,and get some good all season tires. My wife had run flats on her BMW and I asked her to take them off,because you never tell her to do something.She is happy as a clam with less road noise and the smooth ride.
If your car is new Mini will pay to come get you.Oppps your car is an 03, well,if you have steel rims they are alot cheaper. You don't have to buy tires from Mini unless you have money to burn. Go to tirerack.com and type in your mini's decription and they will come up wth a bunch of tires for your car. Then go shopping for the tires from a dealer w/ the best price for an all sesason tire recommended by tire rack. when the put them on have them check for leaks. The best way is to submerse the tire and rotated under water. I had new michelins put on my Acura that way. :shades:
Are original wheels ok to replace w/ reg tires vs runflat ?
Should I purchase a mini spare or just get a kit to reseal a flat ?
THX
THX
1) The spare wheel fits on the BACK ONLY for the "S" models. The front brakes are too big. If you have 15" wheels now, you are OK. If you have 16" or bigger, then this post applies to you.
2) So if I have a front leak, I have to move the rear wheel to the front, then put the spare on the rear.
3) The spare wheel makes a great charcoal grill anywhere you go! :P
My brother has suggested not buying the spare, but just a tire seal kit for flats if I decide to switch to reg. tires. Not to mention there is no room in my mini s for the spare !!
Any thoughts ?????????????
Any thoughts ?????????????
If you fold down the rear seats, you'll have plenty of room for a spare. Surely you aren't planning to carry people back there.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
I can tell you I LOVE the Mini and its been a great car.
It's a car that wants to run through the gears and challenge twisty roads and hills. Rough ride with sports suspension. The car isn't practical and wasn't built to go the grocery store,but to be driven.(with a six speed)
Also, the realiability is a concern to me especially the tranny.Yup, to me it's a 50k miler. Then buy a new one. My wife wants one because it's cute. Yester -day I got her a IS lexus to shut her up. She still has a picture of her Mini S on the fridge.
Also, you should buy AAA plus they will tow you a hundred miles IMAO
As for flat tires, between our 2 cars, I couldn't remember the last time we had a flat, until last year when we had one on the Mini. Cost me over $200 for a new one. Then a couple of months after that one, I thought I spotted another nail in a second tire. So I though, "crap"! I could almost visualize the smug "I told you so" look on the Mini business manager's face since I turned down her offer to sell me ridiculously expensive tire insurance. But the tire pressure didn't drop and I decided just to keep driving on it. Now, about 4 months later, I can't seem to find that nail anymore! We don't go out of town with the Mini, so as long as the pressure doesn't drop, I don't care if there is a nail in there.
The nail has probably fallen out or broken off. If it's still in there the whole isn't going to get any smaller and will manifest itself as a leak, watch your pressures.
2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93
Also, When I spend 31 K for a car it goes out of town with me especially in the summer.So in the winter I store it with a custom CA cover.Thanksgiving untill April.' However I'd like to see how the S will do going up and down the Continental Divide. It's a hairy ride especially for the passenger. Happy Motoring.
So, I have bonded & drive it everywhere, incl. two coast to coast trips.
The tires I have are the original ( 2 were replaced in ' 05 w/ much diff. the rt. front would not hold air & had to AGAIN be replaced ). The dealer had my car over a week total for replacement of 2 tires !
I paid over $ 275.00 / per tire for run flats.
My mini ( 2003 ) has . 50, 000 mi.
My inquirey is simple : Can I replace these runflats w/ reg. tires w/ the original wheels ??? I refuse to pay the high prices for runflat replacements.
Thx bodble2 & joem5 for your input !
Anyone up for a roadtrip ??????????????????
My mini has >50,000 mi. & is still going strong !
An aside : I am a RN, who was working in southern california when I purchased my mini. I assisted in the treatment of a stuntman who injured his spine during a stunt for the most recent movie featuring minis ! Just an FYI !
I am a dedicated mini fan !!
No problem yet!!!