16" or 17" - Differences

Thanks for the replies all. I've bought the Cooper, decided against the S, and as such I had the option for a free upgrade to 16" and then £450 to 17".

I have added so many options to the car and didn't see the point of going 17". As snow can sometimes be a factor with me on the mountain I think I'll stick with the 16". Also decided against the runflats as I've seen so many people getting rid of them!!

MintMark said:

Are you getting a spare wheel?

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Yes Mark. I hadn't originally optioned for it but when I saw someone's spec I wondered what wheel space saver was and discovered before I placed the order!

As far as I can remember it goes underneath the boot and doesn't take up any internal space. There is a tray with most if not all regular coopers but without the brackets you cannot store a tyre.

I also thin - correct me if I'm wrong - but those who have optioned run flat tyres do not get a space saver wheel either?

Glad I went for it now!! Apparently you lower it down - access from the boot.