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slim_boy_fat · Oct 8th, 2007, 08:51 PM

I am picking up my JCW 2003 next week.

The car has Pirelli Eufori@ tyres all round.

What are peoples thoughts on these

I was thinking of changing them for Goodyear GSD3s in 215/45-17 size (not available in 205)

Has anyone changed to standard tyres from runflats? Are there big benifits?

Cheers

JohnWB · Oct 9th, 2007, 07:26 AM

One of the best upgrades you can make. The GSD3 in 215/45-17 is the best size for the MCS. The car will handle better, grip better and be quieter. A winner all round

coded2112 · Oct 9th, 2007, 08:01 AM

Except you can't drive down country lanes like a loon rip the side out of your tyre and stilll continue on to work!!

slim_boy_fat · Oct 9th, 2007, 05:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by coded2112 (original)

Except you can't drive down country lanes like a loon rip the side out of your tyre and stilll continue on to work!!

Thats a definate plus in my point, can phone work and say i cant make it.

slider · Oct 9th, 2007, 05:56 PM

i changed over to yokohama parada spec 2's they cost me £370 for all 4 fitted at a local tyre shop.you can get them in 205 or 215 but the 215 where about £30 per wheel cheaper. they look great & perform very well...

sam_a156 · Oct 9th, 2007, 06:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnWB (original)

One of the best upgrades you can make. The GSD3 in 215/45-17 is the best size for the MCS. The car will handle better, grip better and be quieter. A winner all round

I have the same but in 215/40/17. Slimmer, lighter and closer to OEM size. But the ride is probably smoother in 45 profile.

slim_boy_fat · Oct 9th, 2007, 07:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sam_a156 (original)

I have the same but in 215/40/17. Slimmer, lighter and closer to OEM size. But the ride is probably smoother in 45 profile.

215/45-17 are actually closer in overall diameter then the 215/40-17

Not by much, the 45 is 10mm larger the 40 is 12mm smaller.

Not that it make much of a difference.

I will probably go for the new goodyear F1 Assemetric tyres, they seem to be getting raved about in the press.

Second would be the toyo T1-R, really like these tyres, used them previously on my cars and they perform very well. Only draw back is the design is now a good few years old, and things move on fast in the tyre world.

Definatly will be going for 215/45-17 size.

Oh and a can of tyre foam!!!

sam_a156 · Oct 9th, 2007, 07:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by slim_boy_fat (original)

215/45-17 are actually closer in overall diameter then the 215/40-17

Not by much, the 45 is 10mm larger the 40 is 12mm smaller.

err...you are right btw, I remembered wrong

Size---Diameter (mm)---Diff (mm)
205/45-17 (Stock)---616,3---NA
215/40-17---603,8---12,5
215/45-17---625,3---9

All data available at:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...ctory_wheel s

According to The Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels the 45 profile weights 22lbs vs. 19lbs for 40 profile. For those of us on a diet

slim_boy_fat · Oct 9th, 2007, 07:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sam_a156 (original)

err...you are right btw, I remembered wrong

According to The Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels the 45 profile weights 22lbs vs. 19lbs for 40 profile. For those of us on a diet

Now thats worth thinking about.

I would prefer the extra rubber on the sidewall, for both steering feel and bump absorbtion, but saving 3lbs per corner is a significant amount.

dwbrown · Oct 23rd, 2007, 12:29 PM

Hooba Hooba - two sets of wheels - one summer - one winter - fit the summer ones with Toyo 888's, fit the winter ones with whatever - enjoy !

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Oct 8th, 2007, 08:51 PM	#1
slim_boy_fat MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 119 Offline	Tyres again!! I am picking up my JCW 2003 next week. The car has Pirelli Eufori@ tyres all round. What are peoples thoughts on these I was thinking of changing them for Goodyear GSD3s in 215/45-17 size (not available in 205) Has anyone changed to standard tyres from runflats? Are there big benifits? Cheers

Oct 9th, 2007, 07:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
JohnWB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Middlesbrough, UK Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 324 Offline	One of the best upgrades you can make. The GSD3 in 215/45-17 is the best size for the MCS. The car will handle better, grip better and be quieter. A winner all round Laser Blue / Black MCS - Arived March 07

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Oct 9th, 2007, 08:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
coded2112 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bucks Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 289 Offline	Except you can't drive down country lanes like a loon rip the side out of your tyre and stilll continue on to work!!

Oct 9th, 2007, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
slim_boy_fat MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 119 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by coded2112 (original) Except you can't drive down country lanes like a loon rip the side out of your tyre and stilll continue on to work!! Thats a definate plus in my point, can phone work and say i cant make it.

Oct 9th, 2007, 05:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
slider MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 130 Offline	i changed over to yokohama parada spec 2's they cost me £370 for all 4 fitted at a local tyre shop.you can get them in 205 or 215 but the 215 where about £30 per wheel cheaper. they look great & perform very well...

Oct 9th, 2007, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
sam_a156 Flying Finn My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warsaw Local Time: 11:34 AM Posts: 371 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JohnWB (original) One of the best upgrades you can make. The GSD3 in 215/45-17 is the best size for the MCS. The car will handle better, grip better and be quieter. A winner all round I have the same but in 215/40/17. Slimmer, lighter and closer to OEM size. But the ride is probably smoother in 45 profile.

Oct 9th, 2007, 07:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
slim_boy_fat MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 119 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sam_a156 (original) I have the same but in 215/40/17. Slimmer, lighter and closer to OEM size. But the ride is probably smoother in 45 profile. 215/45-17 are actually closer in overall diameter then the 215/40-17 Not by much, the 45 is 10mm larger the 40 is 12mm smaller. Not that it make much of a difference. I will probably go for the new goodyear F1 Assemetric tyres, they seem to be getting raved about in the press. Second would be the toyo T1-R, really like these tyres, used them previously on my cars and they perform very well. Only draw back is the design is now a good few years old, and things move on fast in the tyre world. Definatly will be going for 215/45-17 size. Oh and a can of tyre foam!!!

Oct 9th, 2007, 07:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
sam_a156 Flying Finn My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warsaw Local Time: 11:34 AM Posts: 371 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by slim_boy_fat (original) 215/45-17 are actually closer in overall diameter then the 215/40-17 Not by much, the 45 is 10mm larger the 40 is 12mm smaller. err...you are right btw, I remembered wrong Size---Diameter (mm)---Diff (mm) 205/45-17 (Stock)---616,3---NA 215/40-17---603,8---12,5 215/45-17---625,3---9 All data available at: http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...ctory_wheel s According to The Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels the 45 profile weights 22lbs vs. 19lbs for 40 profile. For those of us on a diet

Oct 9th, 2007, 07:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
slim_boy_fat MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 119 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sam_a156 (original) err...you are right btw, I remembered wrong According to The Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels the 45 profile weights 22lbs vs. 19lbs for 40 profile. For those of us on a diet Now thats worth thinking about. I would prefer the extra rubber on the sidewall, for both steering feel and bump absorbtion, but saving 3lbs per corner is a significant amount.

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vmuerz MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Hi guys, mytyres.co.uk has a special promotion running - 3% extra OFF mytyres.co.uk/purple Good luck with mytyres.co.uk

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