Countryman suspension & potholes

[Lewes4th]

Bought Countyman S All4 with optional "sport suspension". While it handles very nice on highway, the suspension is simply awful with big-city potholes. Attempt to avoid, but when I do hit a pothole my teeth almost loose their fillings. The car practically bottoms out and I'm surprised I haven't blown a tire or bent an alloy wheel yet. Perhaps its the nature of the beast, but any suggestions for giving it more of a forgiving "bounce" without totally revamping the suspension? Thanks.

[Ghery]

A lot of the uncomfortably is due to the run flat tires. Most who switch them out for normal tires rave about the improvements.

[MINIGURU]

Right now there isn't any real suspension options for the Countryman, but a few companies are working on them, time will tell.

[SilverBeam]

What size wheels do you have? Going down a size and switching to a non run flat would make a world of difference.

[Lewes4th]

Yep - it has the Pirelli Cinturato 205/55 R17 Run Flat tires. New tire suggestions ? thanks

[SilverBeam]

Those tires are already as tall as you can go. What were you driving before the Cooper? It may just be that you aren't used to a car with road feel? I would definitely ditch the runflats for the best driving comfort, but stick with the original size.