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Old Dec 27th, 2008, 05:36 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by SaltireCooperS (original)
Thanks for the tips guys - I like the idea of the Falken but as the Mini is my daily driver, I need to get more than 1500km from a set of them! I have a pair of Pirelli P Zero Rosso's on the back, in 225 45 17, which rub if I put them on the front (to be honest, they rub over bumps when they are on the back too!) so I will try the same tyre but in 205 50 17 on the front and see what that's like - and I'll let you know the outcome....

Thanks again

Is there any reason you're not running the OEM sizing of 205/45/17?

Are you running OEM wheels/suspension, or aftermarket stuff?

If you're running all OEM stuff, then 205/45/17 sized tyres should never rub.

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