I have just ordered the Clubman and only problem was told by the dealership that all "S" models come with run-flat tires and that there is no room for a spare in the car. I was hoping for an easier ride in the Clubman and believe that the 16" run-flats would be a hard ride. I was told that the dealership would trade even for the 15" tires but do not want to change the size of tires. Does anyone have an opinion as to these tires and any insight as to what kind to get.

 

First try going for a test drive in a 2007 R56 base Cooper with 16" runflats and then an MCS with 16" runflats. If you think the ride is about the same then the clubman will be similar but longer wheelbase will likely help a little.

It's not exactly the same suspension and weight. Clubmans are heavier and suspension likely to be beefed up a bit for shocks and springs.

You can add a compact spare by getting one from the parts dept or from another car that has a similar sized wheel with 4x100 bolt pattern like from a Honda.

You can also change out the runflats for non runflat 205/50-16 tires and those will work fine as well.

 

I am a new owner of a 03 MCS should I throw away the run flats?

 

How old are the runflats? Worn or not?
Sell them used to another owner that needs runflats.