Tyres in Aus + Is this norm?

[russellgreenwood]

OK - so 2nd question first...

Just realised today that I have Dunlop runflats on the back wheels and Bridgestone runflats on the front of little TUX... now... to be honest, I didn't look when we bought the car (used) so I'm wondering whether this sort of thing is the norm, and are there any abnormal things I should look out for then?

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I'm almost at the point where these tyres need replacing... so I'm after recommendations from Aussie people on what they recommend... we don't have a spare, and I'm a fan of the runflat - but cost is a nice factor as always - so... help me out.

Thanks guys -

ps. stripes coming ASAP yay!

[FL00DY]

I'll second the suggestion of the Precedas. Probably considered one of the best road tyres for the MINI.

[AndrewH]

Have you got 16" or 17" wheels?? I reckon the Goodyear NCT 5 runflats on the 16" wheels on my previous Mini were heaps better than the Pirelli euphor@ 17" on the current car which I really don't rate that highly at all

[Baker]

You shouldn't mix and match tyres.

Rip off the runflats and stick on some Michelin Pilot Precedas, you'll never look back.

[n00b]

Rip the runflats and stick on some semi's, you'll never look back

(a bit extreme...but I miss my semi slicks)

[minigolf]

I'll be interested to hear the thoughts of Preceda owners as their tyres get to around 1-2mm above the wear indicators.

[eb/w mini]

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

I'll be interested to hear the thoughts of Preceda owners as their tyres get to around 1-2mm above the wear indicators.

Mine are about that worn liam and they do seem to be a bit iffy in the grip department.they were sliding around a bit on the run on monday up over the mountain.the road was a bit damp in spots thou.they are a great tyre so i be more then happy to go the michelins again.

[Baker]

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

I'll be interested to hear the thoughts of Preceda owners as their tyres get to around 1-2mm above the wear indicators.

When mine go down that much I'll let you know. All I know right now is they are as grippy as all buggery

[lamsy]

Since u have Bridgestone runflats i'm assuming u have 16 inch wheels.
If u like runflats and get another set of the Bridgestones. For runflats they were reasonably cheap. $215 per tyre. Much better than Goodyear runflats that i had before. But this is in Melb. U could make it a daytrip.

[GDCoop]

George at Bob Jane Paramatta - Pirelli Euforia r/f on 16" @ $270.. or tell him what you want and compare prices because he seems a fair bloke.

[GDCoop]

PS, I have Eagle NCT on rear, until they die, with new Pirelli on front- no handling or funny issues.

[Baker]

Thats really not a smart thing to do...

[n00b]

Ditto, shouldn't really mix tyres..

[St00ge]

i have bugger all tread left on any of my Dunlop 17" Runcraps after 15800km, and i don't take them to the edge that often at all, cos they don't have enough roadholding ability to make me confident enough to have any fun with the car around corners. Currently putting aside all mods to save up for Eagle F1s.

[wils]

hey ellie,
how much are eagle F1s? i need to change my tyres too haha
need to find nice 17's also

wils