Recommendation for non runflats - 17 inch wheels - MINI Cooper Forum

The Aardvark · #1 (**permalink**) Oct 11th, 2012, 12:04 PM

Afternoon all

As the title suggests - thinking of replacing the runflats.
Anyone on here done the same with 17 inch wheels and if so, were you impressed / not impressed with you choice?

Car is a standard R56 Cooper.

Many thanks

creedR56 · #2 (**permalink**) Oct 11th, 2012, 02:54 PM

Soooo many threads about this on the forum - see for example:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...mal-tyres.html
http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...rd-change.html
http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...-flats-go.html
http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...on-thread.html

Consensus is it's the absolute best thing u can do for your driving experience

Clifford clubman · #3 (**permalink**) Oct 11th, 2012, 04:06 PM

I put on a set of avon zz3s last feb and I love em. Only problem is that the from 2 are already wearing out after just 7000 miles!!! I didn't know they were made of cheese. Has anyone got a good alternative?

creedR56 · #4 (**permalink**) Oct 11th, 2012, 05:32 PM

The Goodyear F1 Eagle Asymmetric 2 gets very good reviews and if I was to change would be what I'd go for. Otherwise Falken 912 or 452 also very good reviews for a mid-range tyre.

JohnnyC · #5 (**permalink**) Oct 11th, 2012, 06:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by creedR56 (original)

The Goodyear F1 Eagle Asymmetric 2

Are they available in 205/45/R17 though?
I haven't managed to see them

because they'd be my first choice.

creedR56 · #6 (**permalink**) Oct 11th, 2012, 06:31 PM

215/45/R17, fits the same rim.

Ryanjdover · #7 (**permalink**) Oct 11th, 2012, 06:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Clifford clubman (original)

I put on a set of avon zz3s last feb and I love em. Only problem is that the from 2 are already wearing out after just 7000 miles!!! I didn't know they were made of cheese. Has anyone got a good alternative?

I have zz3s too. Not done so many mile in them but they feel good and in 205 45 17 only cost around 80 quid ish.

Would recommend

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Hanxslf · #8 (**permalink**) Oct 13th, 2012, 10:49 PM

I was thinking of swapping my run flats as well. after a bit of research I opted to stay with run flats, just had 2 Avon ZZ3 fitted to the front of my MC R56 today. so far the ride seems far better than the Dunlop SP Sport 01, As storage space is a premium and no room for a spare 17'' wheel. and not wanting to carry a mini compressor and gloop/slime etc. run flats seem the better option for me anyway