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ChapSimon · Nov 18th, 2006, 05:56 PM

I have covered about 19000 miles in mini now and it is time to get another set of front tyres.

I only seem to manage 9000 miles on the fronts so this will be my 3rd set since new. I have been using Pirelli 175/65/r15 as fitted to coopers at the factory. I am not heavy footed and i do check my pressures but this rate of wear is pathetic. (this is especially the case on the nearside)

At £50 per tyre i am reluctant to buy pirelli again- my local tyre monkeys can only source these. Have you used any alternatives? i have seen some budget "kumho" tyres on numerous websites but i'm a little dubious as i haven't heard of them before.

Thanks in advance.
Simon

minicabrio · Nov 19th, 2006, 04:05 PM

9000 miles from fronts in a front wheel drive car with 115hp isn't too bad.... and at £50 a pop you can't complain.

I get less than that from my fronts, and if I went OEM I'd be looking at £150 each

Stick to decent tyres too... cheap tyres are just that... cheap. You get what you pay for at the end of the day, and when the tyres have such an important role to play in terms of hazard avoidance/braking, I'd only buy the best.

Matts Mini Adventure · Nov 20th, 2006, 11:55 AM

i use dunlop sp9000 and they are good but for 2 tyres fitted balanced etc you looking at £350+

minicabrio · Nov 20th, 2006, 12:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Matts Mini Adventure (original)

i use dunlop sp9000 and they are good but for 2 tyres fitted balanced etc you looking at £350+

For 15"?? Are you sure? That's £175 each!

Richard Crofts · Nov 20th, 2006, 12:46 PM

Pirellis are poo for wear...especially runflat versions.

Try using Falkens, you'll get better grip in both dry and wet...better ride and they only cost about £65 and mine were lasting about 14k on the Cooper. I have these fitted to my S now (F452s) so we shall see how they fare on the S with about 180bhp + running through them.

dalboyne · Nov 21st, 2006, 04:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

Stick to decent tyres too... cheap tyres are just that... cheap. You get what you pay for at the end of the day, and when the tyres have such an important role to play in terms of hazard avoidance/braking, I'd only buy the best.

I absolutely agree with minicabrio - when you are hurtling around in your car, you rely on 4 areas of rubber, each not much bigger than the palm of your hand, to hold you to the road. There are many better places to save a few quid than your tyres!

Ian

ChapSimon · Nov 27th, 2006, 05:33 PM

Think i'm going to have to stick to premium brand tyres as supply limited but point taken.
Anyone had pirellis for less than £45?

Nov 18th, 2006, 05:56 PM	#1
ChapSimon MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wales Local Time: 08:24 AM Posts: 104 Offline	Rocket tyres I have covered about 19000 miles in mini now and it is time to get another set of front tyres. I only seem to manage 9000 miles on the fronts so this will be my 3rd set since new. I have been using Pirelli 175/65/r15 as fitted to coopers at the factory. I am not heavy footed and i do check my pressures but this rate of wear is pathetic. (this is especially the case on the nearside) At £50 per tyre i am reluctant to buy pirelli again- my local tyre monkeys can only source these. Have you used any alternatives? i have seen some budget "kumho" tyres on numerous websites but i'm a little dubious as i haven't heard of them before. Thanks in advance. Simon Keep yourself peppered! and look after your toys My Gallery

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ChapSimon MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wales Local Time: 08:24 AM Posts: 104 Offline	Think i'm going to have to stick to premium brand tyres as supply limited but point taken. Anyone had pirellis for less than £45? Keep yourself peppered! and look after your toys My Gallery

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Nov 19th, 2006, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:24 AM Posts: 15,282 Online	9000 miles from fronts in a front wheel drive car with 115hp isn't too bad.... and at £50 a pop you can't complain. I get less than that from my fronts, and if I went OEM I'd be looking at £150 each Stick to decent tyres too... cheap tyres are just that... cheap. You get what you pay for at the end of the day, and when the tyres have such an important role to play in terms of hazard avoidance/braking, I'd only buy the best.

Nov 20th, 2006, 12:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:24 AM Posts: 15,282 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Matts Mini Adventure (original) i use dunlop sp9000 and they are good but for 2 tyres fitted balanced etc you looking at £350+ For 15"?? Are you sure? That's £175 each!

Nov 20th, 2006, 12:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 08:24 AM Posts: 3,060 Offline	Pirellis are poo for wear...especially runflat versions. Try using Falkens, you'll get better grip in both dry and wet...better ride and they only cost about £65 and mine were lasting about 14k on the Cooper. I have these fitted to my S now (F452s) so we shall see how they fare on the S with about 180bhp + running through them.

Nov 21st, 2006, 04:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
dalboyne Impatient for R57! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 09:24 AM Posts: 1,610 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) Stick to decent tyres too... cheap tyres are just that... cheap. You get what you pay for at the end of the day, and when the tyres have such an important role to play in terms of hazard avoidance/braking, I'd only buy the best. I absolutely agree with minicabrio - when you are hurtling around in your car, you rely on 4 areas of rubber, each not much bigger than the palm of your hand, to hold you to the road. There are many better places to save a few quid than your tyres! Ian

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