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OZChris · Jul 25th, 2003, 12:01 PM

I am considering getting some 17" wheels for the Cooper and need some help with non-run flat suggestions for tyres.

Who in Australia has non-run flat 17"s?

What type and price pls?

Thanks
Chris

eltel · Jul 26th, 2003, 01:01 AM

Chris, I'm keeping my eye on this thread.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...110#post456110

CanberraCooperS · Jul 29th, 2003, 04:36 AM

If you want great service and some Ideas talk to Ray Jones at the Wheel Factory in Queanbeyan NSW. 02 62977988

I recently had 17X7.5 1000 Miglia HT3 wheels fitted to my MCS and they are lighter and look great. I went for a good allround performance street tyre. They are Firenza's which are an offshoot of Falken and Sumitomo. After scubbing the shinny surface of the tyre they have been fantastic and I would rate them against Bridgstone s02's and Goodyear F1's. about $170 a tyre and the wheels where about $370 each.

Give Ray a call... he knows what fits and what wont... See how you go

ShermanM · Jul 29th, 2003, 10:02 AM

Car Shine or The Mag Wheel Centre in Melbourne has no problems with Rims and non-run flats.
I know they have even fitted some with 18". Just watch for the Hub and offset when chosing a rim. In fact most wheel/tyres shops will not have a problem supplying you rims and tyres that is non-run flat. As it is a common up grade for most cars. Some shops are offering 17" rims as low are $200 a rim. (Watch for the quality. You do pay for what you get).
Hub fit is very important, make sure there is no unwanted stress on the studs (a lot of shops over look/don't care about this). Offset is for insurance and road worthy needs. Mini's are FWD cars thus, you are only allowed to have the offset change increased but 0.5". The Vic road web site will confirm that. If there is still a problem, Simmons can custom make a set of rims for you.
The Goodyear F1 is a good tyre & good value as the price has dropped as they are now made in Thailand and not Germany. Most tyres that are made in Asia besides Japan is cheaper then Europe. Even Michelin have some range that is cheaper as they are made in China.

Good luck,
ShermanM

ShermanM · Jul 30th, 2003, 07:17 AM

Just done more home work on non-run flat 17" tyres.
Evo mag. did a gaint tyres test on 215/45 17" with a Ford Focus ST 170 (Similiar to MCS for weight and power).
The overall top 3 findings are as follows: 1st Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, 2nd Continental Sport Contact, 3rd Toyo Proxes T1-S.
I have also heard a lot of good reports from friends on the Toyo. Infact Wheels mag. this year have rated it one of the best sport tyres.

Hope this will help you.
ShermanM

OZChris · Jul 30th, 2003, 01:20 PM

I have been looking into Yokohama AVS ES100, which have received rave reviews globally.

Prices have been:
205/45R17 ~$245
205/50R16 ~$215

It looks as though most manufacturers have a 205/45R17 at under $300.

Goul · Jul 30th, 2003, 11:38 PM

Guys excuse my silly question......
I too have 17 inch run flats on my car and would love to change them to non run flats but what happens if u get a puncture?

OZChris · Jul 30th, 2003, 11:54 PM

Nick

The plan is to have something like MINI mobility or the puncture in a can as backup.

Chris

Goul · Jul 31st, 2003, 12:15 AM

Thanks Chris

Again sorry for the silly question before.

I plan on keeping the 17 inch X Lites on the S but will definately get rid of the run flats......i can get 2 and a bit non run flat tyres eg TOYO"S or something to 1 run flat tyre and the non run flats would perform better.

My only concern is Mini Mobility.......will they tow us even though we have different tyres on.......Puncture in a can sounds good....

Thanks For The Info

ShermanM · Jul 31st, 2003, 05:22 AM

Nothing is safer then a spare tyre. I had a car before with a mobility system. It does not work with a large cut. It will just leak all the form.

Jul 25th, 2003, 12:01 PM	#1
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 2,508 Offline	Suggestions and prices for 17" replacement tyres - AUS I am considering getting some 17" wheels for the Cooper and need some help with non-run flat suggestions for tyres. Who in Australia has non-run flat 17"s? What type and price pls? Thanks Chris

Jul 29th, 2003, 10:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
ShermanM MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Australia Local Time: 05:15 PM Posts: 89 Offline	Car Shine or The Mag Wheel Centre in Melbourne has no problems with Rims and non-run flats. I know they have even fitted some with 18". Just watch for the Hub and offset when chosing a rim. In fact most wheel/tyres shops will not have a problem supplying you rims and tyres that is non-run flat. As it is a common up grade for most cars. Some shops are offering 17" rims as low are $200 a rim. (Watch for the quality. You do pay for what you get). Hub fit is very important, make sure there is no unwanted stress on the studs (a lot of shops over look/don't care about this). Offset is for insurance and road worthy needs. Mini's are FWD cars thus, you are only allowed to have the offset change increased but 0.5". The Vic road web site will confirm that. If there is still a problem, Simmons can custom make a set of rims for you. The Goodyear F1 is a good tyre & good value as the price has dropped as they are now made in Thailand and not Germany. Most tyres that are made in Asia besides Japan is cheaper then Europe. Even Michelin have some range that is cheaper as they are made in China. Good luck, ShermanM Remember to accelerateShermanM

Jul 30th, 2003, 07:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
ShermanM MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Australia Local Time: 05:15 PM Posts: 89 Offline	Just done more home work on non-run flat 17" tyres. Evo mag. did a gaint tyres test on 215/45 17" with a Ford Focus ST 170 (Similiar to MCS for weight and power). The overall top 3 findings are as follows: 1st Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, 2nd Continental Sport Contact, 3rd Toyo Proxes T1-S. I have also heard a lot of good reports from friends on the Toyo. Infact Wheels mag. this year have rated it one of the best sport tyres. Hope this will help you. ShermanM Remember to accelerateShermanM

Jul 30th, 2003, 11:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Goul MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 71 Offline	Guys excuse my silly question...... I too have 17 inch run flats on my car and would love to change them to non run flats but what happens if u get a puncture? Nick Dark Silver/White MCS Build/June 2002

Jul 31st, 2003, 12:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Goul MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:15 AM Posts: 71 Offline	Thanks Chris Again sorry for the silly question before. I plan on keeping the 17 inch X Lites on the S but will definately get rid of the run flats......i can get 2 and a bit non run flat tyres eg TOYO"S or something to 1 run flat tyre and the non run flats would perform better. My only concern is Mini Mobility.......will they tow us even though we have different tyres on.......Puncture in a can sounds good.... Thanks For The Info Nick Dark Silver/White MCS Build/June 2002

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Jul 26th, 2003, 01:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 05:15 PM Posts: 1,566 Offline	Chris, I'm keeping my eye on this thread. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...110#post456110

Jul 29th, 2003, 04:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 746 Offline	If you want great service and some Ideas talk to Ray Jones at the Wheel Factory in Queanbeyan NSW. 02 62977988 I recently had 17X7.5 1000 Miglia HT3 wheels fitted to my MCS and they are lighter and look great. I went for a good allround performance street tyre. They are Firenza's which are an offshoot of Falken and Sumitomo. After scubbing the shinny surface of the tyre they have been fantastic and I would rate them against Bridgstone s02's and Goodyear F1's. about $170 a tyre and the wheels where about $370 each. Give Ray a call... he knows what fits and what wont... See how you go

Jul 30th, 2003, 01:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 2,508 Offline	I have been looking into Yokohama AVS ES100, which have received rave reviews globally. Prices have been: 205/45R17 ~$245 205/50R16 ~$215 It looks as though most manufacturers have a 205/45R17 at under $300.

Jul 30th, 2003, 11:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 2,508 Offline	Nick The plan is to have something like MINI mobility or the puncture in a can as backup. Chris

Jul 31st, 2003, 05:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
ShermanM MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Australia Local Time: 05:15 PM Posts: 89 Offline	Nothing is safer then a spare tyre. I had a car before with a mobility system. It does not work with a large cut. It will just leak all the form. Remember to accelerateShermanM

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