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maria · Sep 12th, 2002, 04:00 AM

As you may know if you follow my Threads I placed an order for "Percey" my New Mini a few weeks ago.

Last night I went to fianlise my order - colour, assessories etc.

I'm still not sure about the wheel size.

I love 17" alloys but have been told by my dealer said that they cost about £40 a corner more than 16" alloys.

How much are you all paying for Tyres in the UK for various wheel sizes and how many miles are you getting out of a set.

I do alot of miles each year and am un sure if I can justify the additional expense.

Many Thanks

Maria

zoooooom · Sep 12th, 2002, 04:08 AM

I had 16" wheels on my car and I drive quite hard and I took them off at about 13,000 miles to fit 17" wheels.
The 16" still have tread and will do more miles yet

Drive wise I still prefer the 16" wheel set up its much nicer and more relaxed

But thats just my opinion and others may disagree

I would not let the price be a factor

cos you have got a while to save for the next set and Tyres are getting cheeper all the time

Have Fun

Sep 12th, 2002, 04:00 AM	#1
maria MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 02:23 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Tyres As you may know if you follow my Threads I placed an order for "Percey" my New Mini a few weeks ago. Last night I went to fianlise my order - colour, assessories etc. I'm still not sure about the wheel size. I love 17" alloys but have been told by my dealer said that they cost about £40 a corner more than 16" alloys. How much are you all paying for Tyres in the UK for various wheel sizes and how many miles are you getting out of a set. I do alot of miles each year and am un sure if I can justify the additional expense. Many Thanks Maria

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zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 03:23 AM Posts: 2,406 Offline	I had 16" wheels on my car and I drive quite hard and I took them off at about 13,000 miles to fit 17" wheels. The 16" still have tread and will do more miles yet Drive wise I still prefer the 16" wheel set up its much nicer and more relaxed But thats just my opinion and others may disagree I would not let the price be a factor cos you have got a while to save for the next set and Tyres are getting cheeper all the time Have Fun

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