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jamesj · Oct 14th, 2002, 12:05 PM

Hi all. I own a MINI Cooper with the standard 15' alloys. It has the 175/65/15 Dunlop tires and the standard sports suspension. I am not satisfied with the grip provided by these tires at all and I am thinking of getting?Michelins?or?Yokohamas?sized 195/55/15. What is your opinion about this size (will it stiffer the ride, slower its performance, have problems with the speedometer or just have better grip). I would appreciate it if you could suggest to me the best tires size for the 15' rims with the best grip and the less loss in performance and accuracy in the speedometer. Will the car be lowered by putting these tires. As you can understand I am not well educated on these matters and i please need your advice. Thank you very much for your time.

paulmon · Oct 14th, 2002, 12:33 PM

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Originally posted by jamesj
Hi all. I own a MINI Cooper with the standard 15' alloys. It has the 175/65/15 Dunlop tires and the standard sports suspension. I am not satisfied with the grip provided by these tires at all and I am thinking of getting?Michelins?or?Yokohamas?sized 195/55/15. What is your opinion about this size (will it stiffer the ride, slower its performance, have problems with the speedometer or just have better grip). I would appreciate it if you could suggest to me the best tires size for the 15' rims with the best grip and the less loss in performance and accuracy in the speedometer. Will the car be lowered by putting these tires. As you can understand I am not well educated on these matters and i please need your advice. Thank you very much for your time.

James, check out the FAQ in tires in the FAQ section of MINI2. More or less as long as you are within ±3% of the stock diameter you should be fine. My recommendation would be to talk to your local tire/wheel expert and get his recommendations.

Cheers,

Paul

Laxsion · Oct 14th, 2002, 12:39 PM

Hi jamesj,

I'd recommend Toyo R1R if your local dealer imports it.

Excellent performance both in dry/wet condition,not only low noise compare to those "R" tires but also costs reasonable price.

Cheers

Laxsion

Wayne · Oct 16th, 2002, 12:17 PM

have you fit it on your cooper? which size 195,205 or 215? 16" or 17" wheel? What is the ride quality?

Oct 14th, 2002, 12:05 PM	#1
jamesj MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Local Time: 03:16 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Better Grip Hi all. I own a MINI Cooper with the standard 15' alloys. It has the 175/65/15 Dunlop tires and the standard sports suspension. I am not satisfied with the grip provided by these tires at all and I am thinking of getting?Michelins?or?Yokohamas?sized 195/55/15. What is your opinion about this size (will it stiffer the ride, slower its performance, have problems with the speedometer or just have better grip). I would appreciate it if you could suggest to me the best tires size for the 15' rims with the best grip and the less loss in performance and accuracy in the speedometer. Will the car be lowered by putting these tires. As you can understand I am not well educated on these matters and i please need your advice. Thank you very much for your time.

Oct 14th, 2002, 12:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 05:16 PM Posts: 774 Offline	Re: Better Grip Quote: Originally posted by jamesj Hi all. I own a MINI Cooper with the standard 15' alloys. It has the 175/65/15 Dunlop tires and the standard sports suspension. I am not satisfied with the grip provided by these tires at all and I am thinking of getting?Michelins?or?Yokohamas?sized 195/55/15. What is your opinion about this size (will it stiffer the ride, slower its performance, have problems with the speedometer or just have better grip). I would appreciate it if you could suggest to me the best tires size for the 15' rims with the best grip and the less loss in performance and accuracy in the speedometer. Will the car be lowered by putting these tires. As you can understand I am not well educated on these matters and i please need your advice. Thank you very much for your time. James, check out the FAQ in tires in the FAQ section of MINI2. More or less as long as you are within ±3% of the stock diameter you should be fine. My recommendation would be to talk to your local tire/wheel expert and get his recommendations. Cheers, Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Oct 14th, 2002, 12:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Laxsion MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:16 AM Posts: 91 Offline	Re - better grip Hi jamesj, I'd recommend Toyo R1R if your local dealer imports it. Excellent performance both in dry/wet condition,not only low noise compare to those "R" tires but also costs reasonable price. Cheers Laxsion

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Wayne MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: HKSAR Local Time: 05:16 AM Posts: 88 Offline	have you fit it on your cooper? which size 195,205 or 215? 16" or 17" wheel? What is the ride quality?

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