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angrybeats · Mar 26th, 2002, 09:02 AM

Well hardly sporting tyres but got some

Goodyear EAGLE VENTURA 195/60 R15 H instead of the Pirelli 3000 175/65 R15 H as fitted as standard to the Pepper Pack on the Cooper.

I wanted a little more grip cus I was losing traction too quickly, anyway got them from http://www.mytyres.net for £50 each. The Pirelli's were worn and wanted a change.

Well what a transformation, Those Pirelli's must have been a pile of poo cus these are so so much better. Although I haven't driven hard on them yet it is obvious they have loads more grip as the car seems to dig in the tarmac more, they are quiter and wet weather performance is unbelivable, ( went round a roundabout pretty fast to see what they were like, the Pirelli's would have been understeering loads earlier )

I'm looking forward to terrorising the twisties now, Oh they also fill the arches better and look nicer.

Here are the pics.

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...ery=angrybeats

Varse · Mar 26th, 2002, 10:07 AM

Very nice....but it would appear that someone has stolen your alloys whilst changing the tyres, and left you with some halfords wheel trims instead!!

AidenL · Mar 26th, 2002, 10:28 AM

Ive been thinking of doing the same, fitting wider tyres - do you find they project a lot beyond the rim?? I suppose it would give great protection from kerbing if they did....

The 195/60 tyre only gives a 3mm increase in overall diameter, so I presume you havent noticed any change in acceleration?

monsta · Mar 26th, 2002, 11:05 AM

Thank you for posting these pictures!! My Cooper has the same wheels and my front tyres are getting pretty worn now (11,600 miles)

I have swapped them with the rear set for now but I intend on buying a complete set of wider tyres (195's)

Can't wait now, good price too!

angrybeats · Mar 26th, 2002, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Ive been thinking of doing the same, fitting wider tyres - do you find they project a lot beyond the rim?? I suppose it would give great protection from kerbing if they did....

The 195/60 tyre only gives a 3mm increase in overall diameter, so I presume you havent noticed any change in acceleration?

No change in acceleration, they don`t really extend much beyond the Rim, and a 205 tyre would probably fit ok.

Angrybeats a MINI driver who actually drives it as it was intended to be driven.

Clutch Cargo · Mar 26th, 2002, 11:12 AM

Do these make any noticable difference in your gas mileage?

angrybeats · Mar 26th, 2002, 11:17 AM

I have only had them for a few days so haven't seen what the economy is like, don't care really as long as I'm having funny driving.

Oh and Varse

to the wheel trim comment & you have chosen a Red car ROFL

monsta · Mar 26th, 2002, 12:37 PM

Hmmm 205's will fit? Tempting!!

Anyone fancy trying it for me??

Varse · Mar 26th, 2002, 12:48 PM

Yes I have chosen a red car, well more brown some people have said, well spotted. The point being??

Don't worry should you ever lose one, people tend to pick them up and prop them up on verges at the side of the road.

I'm only joking, chill..... life's a MINI adventure.. should be enjoyed and not taken too seriously.

monsta · Mar 26th, 2002, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Varse
Don't worry should you ever lose one, people tend to pick them up and prop them up on verges at the side of the road

Watch it Varse, I support your choice of colour and I have 15" 8 spokes...

Just remember you were a pepper pack man once too

zoooooom · Mar 26th, 2002, 12:58 PM

just looked at your picture and I see that your arch is not inline with the bonnet (hood) I have the same on the drivers side but I cannot remember it being like that when new.Maybe I just did not notice.

Martin L · Mar 26th, 2002, 01:13 PM

Monsta, I heard that swapping your more worn out fronts with the rears is not a good idea. I remember seeing that on Top Gear a couple of years ago and my dealer said the same thing when I was considering doing that on my old car.
Apparently more grip is needed out back to stop it stepping out. Hey, but then again isn't that half of the fun?

zoooooom · Mar 26th, 2002, 01:17 PM

I swapped my tyres front to rear,7500miles and the rear tyres were still like new.
still handles great.

angrybeats · Mar 26th, 2002, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Yes I have chosen a red car, well more brown some people have said, well spotted. The point being??

Probably the worst colour on a MINI, IMO looks crap

monsta · Mar 26th, 2002, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
Monsta, I heard that swapping your more worn out fronts with the rears is not a good idea. I remember seeing that on Top Gear a couple of years ago and my dealer said the same thing when I was considering doing that on my old car.
Apparently more grip is needed out back to stop it stepping out. Hey, but then again isn't that half of the fun?

I don't intend driving around like it for long, just waiting to buy some new wider tyres all round

Varse · Mar 27th, 2002, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by angrybeats

Probably the worst colour on a MINI, IMO looks crap

Oooeeeer, handbags...whose had a sense of humour transplant then?

Varse · Mar 27th, 2002, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta

Watch it Varse, I support your choice of colour and I have 15" 8 spokes...

Just remember you were a pepper pack man once too

and always will be, just the 7 holes!

I was only joking, as with all MINI stuff, each to their own and thats the idea. Didn't realise angrybeats couldn't handle a bit of friendly banter.

I won't try again.

angrybeats · Mar 27th, 2002, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Varse

Oooeeeer, handbags...whose had a sense of humour transplant then?

I was being truthfull, it is the worst colour on a MINI.

Mar 26th, 2002, 09:02 AM	#1
angrybeats MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 12:58 AM Posts: 130 Offline	Fitted some new tyres to my MINI Cooper Well hardly sporting tyres but got some Goodyear EAGLE VENTURA 195/60 R15 H instead of the Pirelli 3000 175/65 R15 H as fitted as standard to the Pepper Pack on the Cooper. I wanted a little more grip cus I was losing traction too quickly, anyway got them from http://www.mytyres.net for £50 each. The Pirelli's were worn and wanted a change. Well what a transformation, Those Pirelli's must have been a pile of poo cus these are so so much better. Although I haven't driven hard on them yet it is obvious they have loads more grip as the car seems to dig in the tarmac more, they are quiter and wet weather performance is unbelivable, ( went round a roundabout pretty fast to see what they were like, the Pirelli's would have been understeering loads earlier ) I'm looking forward to terrorising the twisties now, Oh they also fill the arches better and look nicer. Here are the pics. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...ery=angrybeats http://www.angrybeats.co.uk

Mar 26th, 2002, 10:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Varse MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bracknell, Berks Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 247 Offline	Very nice....but it would appear that someone has stolen your alloys whilst changing the tyres, and left you with some halfords wheel trims instead!! Varse's Velvet Beauty Mk11 is no longer, sold back to my dealer.

Mar 26th, 2002, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:58 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Ive been thinking of doing the same, fitting wider tyres - do you find they project a lot beyond the rim?? I suppose it would give great protection from kerbing if they did.... The 195/60 tyre only gives a 3mm increase in overall diameter, so I presume you havent noticed any change in acceleration? *Global Moderator*

Mar 26th, 2002, 11:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Thank you for posting these pictures!! My Cooper has the same wheels and my front tyres are getting pretty worn now (11,600 miles) I have swapped them with the rear set for now but I intend on buying a complete set of wider tyres (195's) Can't wait now, good price too! the MINI has gone...

Mar 26th, 2002, 11:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
angrybeats MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 12:58 AM Posts: 130 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Ive been thinking of doing the same, fitting wider tyres - do you find they project a lot beyond the rim?? I suppose it would give great protection from kerbing if they did.... The 195/60 tyre only gives a 3mm increase in overall diameter, so I presume you havent noticed any change in acceleration? No change in acceleration, they don`t really extend much beyond the Rim, and a 205 tyre would probably fit ok. Angrybeats a MINI driver who actually drives it as it was intended to be driven. http://www.angrybeats.co.uk

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Mar 26th, 2002, 11:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Clutch Cargo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Near NYC Local Time: 12:58 AM Posts: 347 Offline	195/60 R15 tyres Do these make any noticable difference in your gas mileage?

Mar 26th, 2002, 11:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
angrybeats MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 12:58 AM Posts: 130 Offline	I have only had them for a few days so haven't seen what the economy is like, don't care really as long as I'm having funny driving. Oh and Varse to the wheel trim comment & you have chosen a Red car ROFL http://www.angrybeats.co.uk

Mar 26th, 2002, 12:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Hmmm 205's will fit? Tempting!! Anyone fancy trying it for me?? the MINI has gone...

Mar 26th, 2002, 12:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Varse MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bracknell, Berks Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 247 Offline	Yes I have chosen a red car, well more brown some people have said, well spotted. The point being?? Don't worry should you ever lose one, people tend to pick them up and prop them up on verges at the side of the road. I'm only joking, chill..... life's a MINI adventure.. should be enjoyed and not taken too seriously. Varse's Velvet Beauty Mk11 is no longer, sold back to my dealer.

Mar 26th, 2002, 12:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Varse Don't worry should you ever lose one, people tend to pick them up and prop them up on verges at the side of the road Watch it Varse, I support your choice of colour and I have 15" 8 spokes... Just remember you were a pepper pack man once too the MINI has gone...

Mar 26th, 2002, 12:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 2,406 Offline	just looked at your picture and I see that your arch is not inline with the bonnet (hood) I have the same on the drivers side but I cannot remember it being like that when new.Maybe I just did not notice.

Mar 26th, 2002, 01:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:58 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Swapping fronts for rears Monsta, I heard that swapping your more worn out fronts with the rears is not a good idea. I remember seeing that on Top Gear a couple of years ago and my dealer said the same thing when I was considering doing that on my old car. Apparently more grip is needed out back to stop it stepping out. Hey, but then again isn't that half of the fun?

Mar 26th, 2002, 01:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 2,406 Offline	I swapped my tyres front to rear,7500miles and the rear tyres were still like new. still handles great.

Mar 26th, 2002, 01:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
angrybeats MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 12:58 AM Posts: 130 Offline	Quote: Yes I have chosen a red car, well more brown some people have said, well spotted. The point being?? Probably the worst colour on a MINI, IMO looks crap http://www.angrybeats.co.uk

Mar 26th, 2002, 01:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Re: Swapping fronts for rears Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Monsta, I heard that swapping your more worn out fronts with the rears is not a good idea. I remember seeing that on Top Gear a couple of years ago and my dealer said the same thing when I was considering doing that on my old car. Apparently more grip is needed out back to stop it stepping out. Hey, but then again isn't that half of the fun? I don't intend driving around like it for long, just waiting to buy some new wider tyres all round the MINI has gone...

Mar 27th, 2002, 04:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
Varse MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bracknell, Berks Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 247 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by angrybeats Probably the worst colour on a MINI, IMO looks crap Oooeeeer, handbags...whose had a sense of humour transplant then? Varse's Velvet Beauty Mk11 is no longer, sold back to my dealer.

Mar 27th, 2002, 04:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
Varse MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bracknell, Berks Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 247 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta Watch it Varse, I support your choice of colour and I have 15" 8 spokes... Just remember you were a pepper pack man once too and always will be, just the 7 holes! I was only joking, as with all MINI stuff, each to their own and thats the idea. Didn't realise angrybeats couldn't handle a bit of friendly banter. I won't try again. Varse's Velvet Beauty Mk11 is no longer, sold back to my dealer.

Mar 27th, 2002, 04:45 AM	#18 (permalink)
angrybeats MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 12:58 AM Posts: 130 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Varse Oooeeeer, handbags...whose had a sense of humour transplant then? I was being truthfull, it is the worst colour on a MINI. http://www.angrybeats.co.uk

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