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makeric · May 15th, 2003, 11:57 AM

Dear all,
I would like to replace my 15" tyres P3000 on my MC (manual), any good suggestion? Of course, price is a problem so I really want a reasonable and bargain choice.

Besides, I have been asked some workers in garages, they said it should be changed the wheel as well becasue the 15"tyres of manual MC is 175/60. The engineer in BMW said, it is good for 15" in manual MC, it is not really good to change to 16" or 17" in case the engine didn't change.

I am not a racer but I don't want there is any sound when I make a turn. Thanks!

Eric

wongakh · May 15th, 2003, 12:28 PM

Eric,

I think you could replace your tires with 185/60/15 (better grip than the 175/65/15) with your stock rim. You may check out www.tirerack.com for comparison of different tires then go to the local shop for price.

Alan

makeric · May 15th, 2003, 02:18 PM

I read the FAQ section in this site and people said 16" is also good. Do u guys think if it is better to change to 16" because I have to change wheels even I use the 185/60/15.

Thanks all, thanks alan!

Eric

KenL · May 15th, 2003, 02:33 PM

You shouldn't need to change your wheels to use the 185/60/15. People have fitted 195 width tyres on the standard 15" rims.

The standard MINI tyre is 175/65/15 not 175/60/15.

makeric · May 15th, 2003, 02:40 PM

Hi Ken,
Thanks for your reply.

Will the outlook be affected when I use the 195 or 185 tyres with the standard 15" rim? Or it just look like normail?

Best,
Eric

KenL · May 15th, 2003, 02:48 PM

I'd expect they'll look pretty similar from the side (since diameter is similar) and better from the back.

Perhaps anyone whose already done this could comment. I'm thinking about it for when I need new tyres.

Ken.

makeric · May 15th, 2003, 02:51 PM

Ken, what tyres are you using now? Any brands will u suggestion? Are u facing the same case just like me?

KenL · May 15th, 2003, 03:12 PM

I still have the original tyres Dunlop 175/65/15. I'm pretty happy with them but may think about going up to 185 or 195 when they need changed. There is more choice available in those sizes than 175.

These look very nice http://www.goodyear.co.uk/services/t...e_f1_gsd3.html and available in 195/60/15.

Laxsion · May 15th, 2003, 07:22 PM

Eric,

I would suggest 195/55/15 size instead your O.E.size

Bridgestone RE 01 & Toyo R1R are highly recommended as I wasn't only used some few sets in the past but also running R1R at the present moment.

Prices btn $600-700@ but one thing u hv to bear in mind that there are lots of RE 01 (water goods) with worse compound but cheaper price in the H. K. market so make sure u get the stuffs from authorized dealer, u may find the genuine one with Tung Shing logo sticker on the side wall.

Hope may help!

Laxsion

makeric · May 16th, 2003, 10:37 AM

Thanks for your advice but I really concern is will it affect the outlook if I don't change to orignal rims?

May 15th, 2003, 11:57 AM	#1
makeric I Love Mini Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 37 Offline	Any 15" tyres suggestion? Dear all, I would like to replace my 15" tyres P3000 on my MC (manual), any good suggestion? Of course, price is a problem so I really want a reasonable and bargain choice. Besides, I have been asked some workers in garages, they said it should be changed the wheel as well becasue the 15"tyres of manual MC is 175/60. The engineer in BMW said, it is good for 15" in manual MC, it is not really good to change to 16" or 17" in case the engine didn't change. I am not a racer but I don't want there is any sound when I make a turn. Thanks! Eric

May 15th, 2003, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 5,203 Offline	You shouldn't need to change your wheels to use the 185/60/15. People have fitted 195 width tyres on the standard 15" rims. The standard MINI tyre is 175/65/15 not 175/60/15. Red/Black R56 Cooper

May 15th, 2003, 02:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 5,203 Offline	I'd expect they'll look pretty similar from the side (since diameter is similar) and better from the back. Perhaps anyone whose already done this could comment. I'm thinking about it for when I need new tyres. Ken. Red/Black R56 Cooper

May 15th, 2003, 03:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 5,203 Offline	I still have the original tyres Dunlop 175/65/15. I'm pretty happy with them but may think about going up to 185 or 195 when they need changed. There is more choice available in those sizes than 175. These look very nice http://www.goodyear.co.uk/services/t...e_f1_gsd3.html and available in 195/60/15. Red/Black R56 Cooper

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May 15th, 2003, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
wongakh Mini Black Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 242 Offline	Eric, I think you could replace your tires with 185/60/15 (better grip than the 175/65/15) with your stock rim. You may check out www.tirerack.com for comparison of different tires then go to the local shop for price. Alan

May 15th, 2003, 02:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
makeric I Love Mini Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 37 Offline	I read the FAQ section in this site and people said 16" is also good. Do u guys think if it is better to change to 16" because I have to change wheels even I use the 185/60/15. Thanks all, thanks alan! Eric

May 15th, 2003, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
makeric I Love Mini Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 37 Offline	Hi Ken, Thanks for your reply. Will the outlook be affected when I use the 195 or 185 tyres with the standard 15" rim? Or it just look like normail? Best, Eric

May 15th, 2003, 02:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
makeric I Love Mini Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 37 Offline	Ken, what tyres are you using now? Any brands will u suggestion? Are u facing the same case just like me?

May 15th, 2003, 07:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Laxsion MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 91 Offline	Eric, I would suggest 195/55/15 size instead your O.E.size Bridgestone RE 01 & Toyo R1R are highly recommended as I wasn't only used some few sets in the past but also running R1R at the present moment. Prices btn $600-700@ but one thing u hv to bear in mind that there are lots of RE 01 (water goods) with worse compound but cheaper price in the H. K. market so make sure u get the stuffs from authorized dealer, u may find the genuine one with Tung Shing logo sticker on the side wall. Hope may help! Laxsion

May 16th, 2003, 10:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
makeric I Love Mini Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 01:58 PM Posts: 37 Offline	Thanks for your advice but I really concern is will it affect the outlook if I don't change to orignal rims?

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