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AidenL · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:06 PM

Ok, whos having post No 10,000 !?

Washy, congrats !

Party on !

Thanos · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:06 PM

For example:

195/55/16
Goodyear Eagle NCT 5 EMT -- 22.6lbs (factory runflats)
Dunlop 3000a DSST -- 23.6 lbs (factory runflats)
Dunlop 5000a DSST -- 23.5 lbs (factory runflats)

205/50/16
Bridgestone Potenza S03 Pole Position -- 24 lbs
Pirelli P7000 Super Sport -- 25.2 lbs
Pirelli P Zero Rosso Aysimetrico -- 26 lbs

Rakey · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:06 PM

break out the GIN!!!

SoggyCornFlakes · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:07 PM

10,000 posts

And still no order placed

AidenL · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:08 PM

Thats good info Thanos..........the runflats arent that bad after all...........

Thanos · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:08 PM

For full details you can go there:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?faq=faq_wheels_tyres

Rakey · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie

hmmmmm I fancy some 17'' wheels for mine so am thinking about tyres for those, need to have a think

looks like we are in the same boat, so something we all need to be thinking and discussing more

well done on getting post 10,000 Washy

Washy · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Thanos

For example:

195/55/16
Goodyear Eagle NCT 5 EMT -- 22.6lbs (factory runflats)
Dunlop 3000a DSST -- 23.6 lbs (factory runflats)
Dunlop 5000a DSST -- 23.5 lbs (factory runflats)

205/50/16
Bridgestone Potenza S03 Pole Position -- 24 lbs
Pirelli P7000 Super Sport -- 25.2 lbs
Pirelli P Zero Rosso Aysimetrico -- 26 lbs

Wow...I genuinely thought the runflats were heavier

Washy · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

looks like we are in the same boat, so something we all need to be thinking and discussing more

well done on getting post 10,000 Washy

It was a pleasure. I can't help thinking Aiden should have had the honour though

Thanos · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

Thats good info Thanos..........the runflats arent that bad after all...........

Thanks Aiden.

The main news today is that there are 10000 posts and you still have not ordered....

Washy did post 10000 so he wins something, but we should spec it...

Rakey · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:14 PM

so maybe the weight isn't the deciding factor, but surely the grip and ride might be better on the non Run flats?

mad brummie · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:20 PM

yeah grip, ride and durability

hmmmmmm, theres a joke there somewhere??

Thanos · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:20 PM

Rakey the ride is definetely more compliant with the non RFs as the less stiff sidewalls make a better ride. Additionally the rubber that performance (non RFs) have is superior to the RFs. In other words non RFs are stickier and provide better ride. The one they also have is potential punctures. They are quite rare but you never know. Balance the pros and cons and you choose what suits you better.

Rakey · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:25 PM

must choose the best rubber for the job!

Rakey · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Thanos

Rakey the ride is definetely more compliant with the non RFs as the less stiff sidewalls make a better ride. Additionally the rubber that performance (non RFs) have is superior to the RFs. In other words non RFs are stickier and provide better ride. The one they also have is potential punctures. They are quite rare but you never know. Balance the pros and cons and you choose what suits you better.

you are good at this spec'in and mod'in, now all you need to do is pick me a tyre, I like corners, budget is important (but not over safety/grip), wear is important as I do about 400 miles a week at the moment.

Seems no-one is fighting in the corner for the Runflats

mad brummie · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:32 PM

i've not had any real reasons for complaint, but i do hear you get more grip from non RF's

Thanos · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

you are good at this spec'in and mod'in, now all you need to do is pick me a tyre, I like corners, budget is important (but not over safety/grip), wear is important as I do about 400 miles a week at the moment.

Seems no-one is fighting in the corner for the Runflats

Thanks Rakey.

I chose Run Flats for myself already!!! Greece is really bumpy....

For you I do believe that Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD.. are great.

For top performance go for Pirelli P Zero Rosso Assymetricos (more expensive)

Toyo Proxies are good but they do not last that much.

Dunlop SP9000 are not expensive and a good tyre as well (could be 9 series can't remember exact model).

If I were you, and have decided not to go for RFs, I would choose the Goodyears.

Hope I helped a bit and not confused you.

Rakey · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Thanos

Thanks Rakey.

I chose Run Flats for myself already!!! Greece is really bumpy....

For you I do believe that Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD.. are great.

For top performance go for Pirelli P Zero Rosso Assymetricos (more expensive)

Toyo Proxies are good but they do not last that much.

Dunlop SP9000 are not expensive and a good tyre as well (could be 9 series can't remember exact model).

If I were you, and have decided not to go for RFs, I would choose the Goodyears.

Hope I helped a bit and not confused you.

a Great help!!! Many thanks

I like the sound of Top Performance, Pirelli P Zero Rosso, got a thums up from you, and Washy, thats as good a recommendation as I need I think.

Now to find out some prices

Thanos · Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

a Great help!!! Many thanks

I like the sound of Top Performance, Pirelli P Zero Rosso, got a thums up from you, and Washy, thats as good a recommendation as I need I think.

Now to find out some prices

No problem my friend

Glad to be of help

Good luck with the prices cause the ones you are looking apart from being top performers are on the high points of the price spectrum!!!

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Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:06 PM	#10001
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Ok, whos having post No 10,000 !? Washy, congrats ! Party on ! *Global Moderator*

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:06 PM	#10003 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 50,610 Offline	break out the GIN!!! Its only a forum you know!

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:07 PM	#10004 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 33,019 Offline	10,000 posts And still no order placed Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:08 PM	#10005 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Thats good info Thanos..........the runflats arent that bad after all........... *Global Moderator*

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Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:06 PM	#10002 (permalink)
Thanos MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 118 Offline	For example: 195/55/16 Goodyear Eagle NCT 5 EMT -- 22.6lbs (factory runflats) Dunlop 3000a DSST -- 23.6 lbs (factory runflats) Dunlop 5000a DSST -- 23.5 lbs (factory runflats) 205/50/16 Bridgestone Potenza S03 Pole Position -- 24 lbs Pirelli P7000 Super Sport -- 25.2 lbs Pirelli P Zero Rosso Aysimetrico -- 26 lbs

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:08 PM	#10006 (permalink)
Thanos MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 118 Offline	For full details you can go there: http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?faq=faq_wheels_tyres

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:08 PM	#10007 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 50,610 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie hmmmmm I fancy some 17'' wheels for mine so am thinking about tyres for those, need to have a think looks like we are in the same boat, so something we all need to be thinking and discussing more well done on getting post 10,000 Washy Its only a forum you know!

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:08 PM	#10008 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Thanos For example: 195/55/16 Goodyear Eagle NCT 5 EMT -- 22.6lbs (factory runflats) Dunlop 3000a DSST -- 23.6 lbs (factory runflats) Dunlop 5000a DSST -- 23.5 lbs (factory runflats) 205/50/16 Bridgestone Potenza S03 Pole Position -- 24 lbs Pirelli P7000 Super Sport -- 25.2 lbs Pirelli P Zero Rosso Aysimetrico -- 26 lbs Wow...I genuinely thought the runflats were heavier Black to the future....

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:10 PM	#10009 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey looks like we are in the same boat, so something we all need to be thinking and discussing more well done on getting post 10,000 Washy It was a pleasure. I can't help thinking Aiden should have had the honour though Black to the future....

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:11 PM	#10010 (permalink)
Thanos MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 118 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL Thats good info Thanos..........the runflats arent that bad after all........... Thanks Aiden. The main news today is that there are 10000 posts and you still have not ordered.... Washy did post 10000 so he wins something, but we should spec it...

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:14 PM	#10011 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 50,610 Offline	so maybe the weight isn't the deciding factor, but surely the grip and ride might be better on the non Run flats? Its only a forum you know!

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:20 PM	#10012 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 48,483 Offline	yeah grip, ride and durability hmmmmmm, theres a joke there somewhere??

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:20 PM	#10013 (permalink)
Thanos MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 118 Offline	Rakey the ride is definetely more compliant with the non RFs as the less stiff sidewalls make a better ride. Additionally the rubber that performance (non RFs) have is superior to the RFs. In other words non RFs are stickier and provide better ride. The one they also have is potential punctures. They are quite rare but you never know. Balance the pros and cons and you choose what suits you better.

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:25 PM	#10014 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 50,610 Offline	must choose the best rubber for the job! Its only a forum you know!

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:29 PM	#10015 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 50,610 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Thanos Rakey the ride is definetely more compliant with the non RFs as the less stiff sidewalls make a better ride. Additionally the rubber that performance (non RFs) have is superior to the RFs. In other words non RFs are stickier and provide better ride. The one they also have is potential punctures. They are quite rare but you never know. Balance the pros and cons and you choose what suits you better. you are good at this spec'in and mod'in, now all you need to do is pick me a tyre, I like corners, budget is important (but not over safety/grip), wear is important as I do about 400 miles a week at the moment. Seems no-one is fighting in the corner for the Runflats Its only a forum you know!

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:32 PM	#10016 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 48,483 Offline	i've not had any real reasons for complaint, but i do hear you get more grip from non RF's

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:38 PM	#10017 (permalink)
Thanos MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 118 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey you are good at this spec'in and mod'in, now all you need to do is pick me a tyre, I like corners, budget is important (but not over safety/grip), wear is important as I do about 400 miles a week at the moment. Seems no-one is fighting in the corner for the Runflats Thanks Rakey. I chose Run Flats for myself already!!! Greece is really bumpy.... For you I do believe that Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD.. are great. For top performance go for Pirelli P Zero Rosso Assymetricos (more expensive) Toyo Proxies are good but they do not last that much. Dunlop SP9000 are not expensive and a good tyre as well (could be 9 series can't remember exact model). If I were you, and have decided not to go for RFs, I would choose the Goodyears. Hope I helped a bit and not confused you.

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:50 PM	#10018 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 50,610 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Thanos Thanks Rakey. I chose Run Flats for myself already!!! Greece is really bumpy.... For you I do believe that Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD.. are great. For top performance go for Pirelli P Zero Rosso Assymetricos (more expensive) Toyo Proxies are good but they do not last that much. Dunlop SP9000 are not expensive and a good tyre as well (could be 9 series can't remember exact model). If I were you, and have decided not to go for RFs, I would choose the Goodyears. Hope I helped a bit and not confused you. a Great help!!! Many thanks I like the sound of Top Performance, Pirelli P Zero Rosso, got a thums up from you, and Washy, thats as good a recommendation as I need I think. Now to find out some prices Its only a forum you know!

Feb 2nd, 2004, 04:53 PM	#10019 (permalink)
Thanos MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 118 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey a Great help!!! Many thanks I like the sound of Top Performance, Pirelli P Zero Rosso, got a thums up from you, and Washy, thats as good a recommendation as I need I think. Now to find out some prices No problem my friend Glad to be of help Good luck with the prices cause the ones you are looking apart from being top performers are on the high points of the price spectrum!!!