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brett · Sep 5th, 2003, 04:10 AM

Hi has anyone here had to buy new Tyres for their Cooper yet?

If so what did you go for, how did they handle and how much?

Cheers
Brett

JugMan · Sep 5th, 2003, 07:20 AM

AussieMini had to replace his tyres after just a short stroll

With that given, I'm sure he can comment on their handling

dsakko · Sep 5th, 2003, 07:34 AM

Yep. Got 17,000km out of my Dunlop SP Sport 200E's (175/65R15). Replaced them with Toyo Proxes H (I think), 195/60R15.

The 175s are hard to get in Aus (very few to choose from & about $170 per tyre), but the 195s are plentiful, and cost me $130 per tyre (with twice the tread wear life too). There should be heaps to choose from, and any decent tyre dealer should be able to advise you regarding quietness, ride and all that stuff.

If you want to have fun, try the Yokohama A032R. A 205/55R15 will fit on the factory 15 inch rims. Cost is around $300 per tyre, and I got just under 1000km out of my last set. Bloody noisy, but when you can take corners about 10km/h faster than road tyres you don't really care about those sorts of things.

brett · Sep 5th, 2003, 07:53 AM

Thanks, big jump in price compared to my 1967 Cooper S Low profile Falken tyres fitted $80 each. Looks like I won't be doing any hard charging at the Qld Raceway .......There again Never say Never

Mike Clarke · Sep 5th, 2003, 09:19 AM

Changed the P3000s after 38,000 Km to Pirelli P6 195/60/15s
Done about 5,000 since the changeover and so far have no complaints

eltel · Sep 5th, 2003, 10:08 AM

After 30,000 kms I've just replaced my Goodyear NCT 16" run-flats with ..........Goodyear NCT 16" run-flats.

Got a good deal from a dealer - 4 as-new 5-spoke wheels fitted with almost new run-flats for $1000.

So now I've got my track wheels and a full set of replacement treads. I'm happy.

brett · Sep 5th, 2003, 01:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Clarke

Changed the P3000s after 38,000 Km to Pirelli P6 195/60/15s
Done about 5,000 since the changeover and so far have no complaints

Are they quiet and do they effect your speedo as they are different size tyres?

AussieMini · Sep 5th, 2003, 02:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JugMan

AussieMini had to replace his tyres after just a short stroll

With that given, I'm sure he can comment on their handling

Um well I didn't actually replace the tyres on my Cooper, I replaced the whole car. In saying that, if I'd kept my Cooper I wouldn't of replaced the Pirelli 3000 with Pirellis, I would have gone for Dunlops.

JugMan · Sep 5th, 2003, 02:34 PM

Ah whoops... hehe... just from all the talk about needing a new set after about 10,000 k's

I thought you replaced the tyres... must've been a lot longer ago than I thought.

IML337 · Sep 6th, 2003, 02:45 AM

Has anyone replaced 17" tyres yet? One of my Pirelli runflats has a nail in the sidewall

The dealer quoted $560 a tyre, and they are crappy tyres in terms of performance, so I'm planning on steering clear of the run flats and taking a punt with "normal" tyres - half the price and twice the grip. But if I get a flat, I'm screwed...

AussieMini · Sep 6th, 2003, 02:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by IML337

But if I get a flat, I'm screwed...

I wouldn't worry too much about the flats. Just buy one of those puncture repair spray cans ($30-$50) and a cheap 12 volt pump from Supercheap (probably $20-$30). That's all the Coopers with 15"s have. I doubt I'll be paying $500+ for runflats if I can buy non runflats for half that.

swamos · Sep 6th, 2003, 06:55 AM

Ken Henry has yokohama ES100's (205/45/17) on. He's very happy with them to date, although maybe he can tell.

I popped into Bob Jane today, and they will sell a set for $1100 fitted and balanced with nitrogen and a wheel alignment. I recon you might do better than that around the traps.

More significantly, I talked with the guy about how the Euphori's are letting me down (being ripped to shreds), and he suggested that the es100 would probably last longer for what I am using my tyres for than the Pirellis (Even though the pirellis would probably last longer in "normal" road use). They have a very strong shoulder design.

What's more I reckon they look like being a good compromise for the occasional track day, and grippy road use, without all the hassle and expense of buying another set of rims and cut slicks. You won't get quite the performance on the track, but we are only here for FUN

Comments, please

kenhenry · Sep 6th, 2003, 07:15 AM

I am happy with the ES-100s. I was going to change back to the 16" 5 spokes and Goodyear run flats for the Queensland Raceway track day on the 20th, despite their lack of grip, just so I didn't destroy the Yokees. However, I now realise that I was getting substantially more wear on the run flats, than I did on todays run, despite the increase in power and the harder driving style.

The runflats will now be kept purely for the annual trip to the snow (Snow chains won't fit the 205/45 17s without rubbing on the suspension)

All in all, the ES-100s seem to be a good all round performance tyre.

Brett, maybe you can get them in 16s.

swamos · Sep 6th, 2003, 07:36 AM

The Es100's are available in a number of 15" sives, including 185 and 195 /55's which would be good for you Brett. I bett they'll be a good bit cheaper than ours too

Mike Clarke · Sep 6th, 2003, 11:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by brett

Are they quiet and do they effect your speedo as they are different size tyres?

They are quieter than the P3000s and only squeal when provoked.

The difference in overall diameter is only 6.5mm which is less than the difference between the new P3000s and the same P3000s after 30,000Km.

Have a look at the FAQ forum for some good info on Tyre sizes and diameters.

Sep 5th, 2003, 04:10 AM	#1
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 2,438 Offline	Replacement Tyres - AUS Hi has anyone here had to buy new Tyres for their Cooper yet? If so what did you go for, how did they handle and how much? Cheers Brett Last edited by swamos : Sep 7th, 2003 at 02:13 AM.

Sep 6th, 2003, 02:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 705 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by IML337 But if I get a flat, I'm screwed... I wouldn't worry too much about the flats. Just buy one of those puncture repair spray cans ($30-$50) and a cheap 12 volt pump from Supercheap (probably $20-$30). That's all the Coopers with 15"s have. I doubt I'll be paying $500+ for runflats if I can buy non runflats for half that. Last edited by AussieMini : Sep 6th, 2003 at 03:42 AM.

Sep 6th, 2003, 07:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
kenhenry MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - Australia Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 844 Offline	I am happy with the ES-100s. I was going to change back to the 16" 5 spokes and Goodyear run flats for the Queensland Raceway track day on the 20th, despite their lack of grip, just so I didn't destroy the Yokees. However, I now realise that I was getting substantially more wear on the run flats, than I did on todays run, despite the increase in power and the harder driving style. The runflats will now be kept purely for the annual trip to the snow (Snow chains won't fit the 205/45 17s without rubbing on the suspension) All in all, the ES-100s seem to be a good all round performance tyre. Brett, maybe you can get them in 16s. www.clubmini.com.au

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Sep 5th, 2003, 07:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
JugMan MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - North Side Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 510 Offline	AussieMini had to replace his tyres after just a short stroll With that given, I'm sure he can comment on their handling

Sep 5th, 2003, 07:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
dsakko MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Adelaide, S.A. Local Time: 03:23 PM Posts: 727 Offline	Yep. Got 17,000km out of my Dunlop SP Sport 200E's (175/65R15). Replaced them with Toyo Proxes H (I think), 195/60R15. The 175s are hard to get in Aus (very few to choose from & about $170 per tyre), but the 195s are plentiful, and cost me $130 per tyre (with twice the tread wear life too). There should be heaps to choose from, and any decent tyre dealer should be able to advise you regarding quietness, ride and all that stuff. If you want to have fun, try the Yokohama A032R. A 205/55R15 will fit on the factory 15 inch rims. Cost is around $300 per tyre, and I got just under 1000km out of my last set. Bloody noisy, but when you can take corners about 10km/h faster than road tyres you don't really care about those sorts of things.

Sep 5th, 2003, 07:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 2,438 Offline	Thanks, big jump in price compared to my 1967 Cooper S Low profile Falken tyres fitted $80 each. Looks like I won't be doing any hard charging at the Qld Raceway .......There again Never say Never

Sep 5th, 2003, 09:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 12:53 PM Posts: 5,243 Offline	Changed the P3000s after 38,000 Km to Pirelli P6 195/60/15s Done about 5,000 since the changeover and so far have no complaints

Sep 5th, 2003, 10:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 1,593 Offline	After 30,000 kms I've just replaced my Goodyear NCT 16" run-flats with ..........Goodyear NCT 16" run-flats. Got a good deal from a dealer - 4 as-new 5-spoke wheels fitted with almost new run-flats for $1000. So now I've got my track wheels and a full set of replacement treads. I'm happy.

Sep 5th, 2003, 01:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 2,438 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Clarke Changed the P3000s after 38,000 Km to Pirelli P6 195/60/15s Done about 5,000 since the changeover and so far have no complaints Are they quiet and do they effect your speedo as they are different size tyres?

Sep 5th, 2003, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 705 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JugMan AussieMini had to replace his tyres after just a short stroll With that given, I'm sure he can comment on their handling Um well I didn't actually replace the tyres on my Cooper, I replaced the whole car. In saying that, if I'd kept my Cooper I wouldn't of replaced the Pirelli 3000 with Pirellis, I would have gone for Dunlops.

Sep 5th, 2003, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
JugMan MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - North Side Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 510 Offline	Ah whoops... hehe... just from all the talk about needing a new set after about 10,000 k's I thought you replaced the tyres... must've been a lot longer ago than I thought.

Sep 6th, 2003, 02:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 3,068 Offline	Has anyone replaced 17" tyres yet? One of my Pirelli runflats has a nail in the sidewall The dealer quoted $560 a tyre, and they are crappy tyres in terms of performance, so I'm planning on steering clear of the run flats and taking a punt with "normal" tyres - half the price and twice the grip. But if I get a flat, I'm screwed...

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Sep 6th, 2003, 06:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 5,548 Offline	Ken Henry has yokohama ES100's (205/45/17) on. He's very happy with them to date, although maybe he can tell. I popped into Bob Jane today, and they will sell a set for $1100 fitted and balanced with nitrogen and a wheel alignment. I recon you might do better than that around the traps. More significantly, I talked with the guy about how the Euphori's are letting me down (being ripped to shreds), and he suggested that the es100 would probably last longer for what I am using my tyres for than the Pirellis (Even though the pirellis would probably last longer in "normal" road use). They have a very strong shoulder design. What's more I reckon they look like being a good compromise for the occasional track day, and grippy road use, without all the hassle and expense of buying another set of rims and cut slicks. You won't get quite the performance on the track, but we are only here for FUN Comments, please

Sep 6th, 2003, 07:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 5,548 Offline	The Es100's are available in a number of 15" sives, including 185 and 195 /55's which would be good for you Brett. I bett they'll be a good bit cheaper than ours too

Sep 6th, 2003, 11:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 12:53 PM Posts: 5,243 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by brett Are they quiet and do they effect your speedo as they are different size tyres? They are quieter than the P3000s and only squeal when provoked. The difference in overall diameter is only 6.5mm which is less than the difference between the new P3000s and the same P3000s after 30,000Km. Have a look at the FAQ forum for some good info on Tyre sizes and diameters.