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venox22 · Jul 8th, 2006, 09:18 AM

Well my runflats are about dead (thank god) so im looking for some non runflats for my JCW r105's

I know alot of people use either yoko's or goodyear eagle F1's, but these dont come in 205/40r18???? and id prefer to keep the same tyre, dont really want to go on 35's think they look a bit skinny

Ive found a Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 in 205/40/R18, What are the other options??

MarkW19 · Jul 8th, 2006, 09:25 AM

Personally I'd go for Eagle F1s in 215(or225?)/35/18...they look cooler, plus you get to use Eagle F1s (great tyres).

The standard 17" runflats are 205/45/17, but most people (including me) replace them with 215/40/17 non-runflats. The wider tyre definitely looks better.

venox22 · Jul 8th, 2006, 09:32 AM

yeah im on JCW 18's, do standard tyres like the goodyear or Yoko offer good rim protection, like thats prob the best thing about the runflats!!

MarkW19 · Jul 8th, 2006, 10:18 AM

I've just got some Eagle F1s and they do have a rim protector built in, no idea if they're as protective as the runflats though.

nylo · Jul 8th, 2006, 10:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by venox22

Well my runflats are about dead (thank god) so im looking for some non runflats for my JCW r105's

I know alot of people use either yoko's or goodyear eagle F1's, but these dont come in 205/40r18???? and id prefer to keep the same tyre, dont really want to go on 35's think they look a bit skinny

Ive found a Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 in 205/40/R18, What are the other options??

Bryn I did a wee bit of research first time round when I was thinking of 18s. I agree exactly with your thoughts on the 35 profile tryes, much prefer the 40s. Don't quote me on this, but I think I found Falkens which came in that size. Try putting the full size into Google and see what comes up

(And let me know, coz I was thinking about this just t'other day

)

venox22 · Jul 8th, 2006, 01:01 PM

yeah sure will do!!

what did your dealer do regarding replacing your wheels under warranty did they replace tyres too????

Richard22b · Jul 8th, 2006, 01:27 PM

I've got Avon's ZZ3 on my alloys.

nylo · Jul 8th, 2006, 01:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by venox22

yeah sure will do!!

what did your dealer do regarding replacing your wheels under warranty did they replace tyres too????

He just gave me 2 new wheels/tyres

The corroded two were on the back, and as the tread was getting low on the front two, I got them to put the two older alloys/tyres from the fornt on to the back, and put the two new ones on the front...

beatbox · Jul 8th, 2006, 01:46 PM

I also have Avon zz3 on my JCW wheels,how do you find them ?

venox22 · Jul 8th, 2006, 02:14 PM

Not bad then, the laquer is flaking on 2 of mine on the spokes(black part) so will be getting 2 nice shiney new ones soon

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo

He just gave me 2 new wheels/tyres

The corroded two were on the back, and as the tread was getting low on the front two, I got them to put the two older alloys/tyres from the fornt on to the back, and put the two new ones on the front...

Richard22b · Jul 8th, 2006, 02:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by beatbox

I also have Avon zz3 on my JCW wheels,how do you find them ?

i find my ZZ3's great. had no probs with them and they hold the road no matter what stupid things im doing

UKC4 · Jul 8th, 2006, 03:20 PM

Hi,

I have Toyo T1-S's on both my winter and summer alloy's. They are brilliant i think especialy when you get them wormed up. They are very good in the rain and suprisingly good in the snow!!! Ad for protection of the alloy's.... well let's say i avoid manhole covers like the plague!

nylo · Jul 8th, 2006, 04:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by venox22

Not bad then, the laquer is flaking on 2 of mine on the spokes(black part) so will be getting 2 nice shiney new ones soon

That's the problem Peter (PmP) had with his, and as far as I know, his were replaced no bother too. mine were actually corroding around the centre cap, and on little parts on the spokes.

Just out of interest, which wheels of yours are suffering, front or rear?

What will you do tyre wise when your new ones come in, are you just going to run 2 RFs and 2 non RFs?

herbie hind · Jul 9th, 2006, 12:36 AM

anything's better than those god awful runflats.

venox22 · Jul 9th, 2006, 09:20 AM

It started on the backs, but they are on the front now due to tyre wear!!!!!

Not sure what i'll do tbh, maybe soon as i get the 2 new wheels/tyres i'll take the new tyres off, and sell'em as new tyres, then just buy 4 new non-rf's!!

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo

That's the problem Peter (PmP) had with his, and as far as I know, his were replaced no bother too. mine were actually corroding around the centre cap, and on little parts on the spokes.

Just out of interest, which wheels of yours are suffering, front or rear?

What will you do tyre wise when your new ones come in, are you just going to run 2 RFs and 2 non RFs?

venox22 · Jul 24th, 2006, 01:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by beatbox

I also have Avon zz3 on my JCW wheels,how do you find them ?

what size are these??

beatbox · Jul 24th, 2006, 02:04 PM

Got them in 215/35/18.
But just swapped my wheels to 16" x lites with 205/50 non run flats.Car handles so much better.No twitchyness under braking,no tuging of the steering wheel when on B roads.

Jul 8th, 2006, 09:18 AM	#1
venox22 only the brave! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincs Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	Which tyres to replace my runflats Well my runflats are about dead (thank god) so im looking for some non runflats for my JCW r105's I know alot of people use either yoko's or goodyear eagle F1's, but these dont come in 205/40r18???? and id prefer to keep the same tyre, dont really want to go on 35's think they look a bit skinny Ive found a Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 in 205/40/R18, What are the other options??

Jul 8th, 2006, 10:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
nylo WHY the curly hair? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 18,531 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by venox22 Well my runflats are about dead (thank god) so im looking for some non runflats for my JCW r105's I know alot of people use either yoko's or goodyear eagle F1's, but these dont come in 205/40r18???? and id prefer to keep the same tyre, dont really want to go on 35's think they look a bit skinny Ive found a Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 in 205/40/R18, What are the other options?? Bryn I did a wee bit of research first time round when I was thinking of 18s. I agree exactly with your thoughts on the 35 profile tryes, much prefer the 40s. Don't quote me on this, but I think I found Falkens which came in that size. Try putting the full size into Google and see what comes up (And let me know, coz I was thinking about this just t'other day ) photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Jul 8th, 2006, 01:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
nylo WHY the curly hair? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 18,531 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by venox22 yeah sure will do!! what did your dealer do regarding replacing your wheels under warranty did they replace tyres too???? He just gave me 2 new wheels/tyres The corroded two were on the back, and as the tread was getting low on the front two, I got them to put the two older alloys/tyres from the fornt on to the back, and put the two new ones on the front... photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Jul 8th, 2006, 04:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
nylo WHY the curly hair? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 18,531 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by venox22 Not bad then, the laquer is flaking on 2 of mine on the spokes(black part) so will be getting 2 nice shiney new ones soon That's the problem Peter (PmP) had with his, and as far as I know, his were replaced no bother too. mine were actually corroding around the centre cap, and on little parts on the spokes. Just out of interest, which wheels of yours are suffering, front or rear? What will you do tyre wise when your new ones come in, are you just going to run 2 RFs and 2 non RFs? photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

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Jul 8th, 2006, 09:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 3,831 Offline	Personally I'd go for Eagle F1s in 215(or225?)/35/18...they look cooler, plus you get to use Eagle F1s (great tyres). The standard 17" runflats are 205/45/17, but most people (including me) replace them with 215/40/17 non-runflats. The wider tyre definitely looks better.

Jul 8th, 2006, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
venox22 only the brave! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincs Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	yeah im on JCW 18's, do standard tyres like the goodyear or Yoko offer good rim protection, like thats prob the best thing about the runflats!!

Jul 8th, 2006, 10:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 3,831 Offline	I've just got some Eagle F1s and they do have a rim protector built in, no idea if they're as protective as the runflats though.

Jul 8th, 2006, 01:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
venox22 only the brave! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincs Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	yeah sure will do!! what did your dealer do regarding replacing your wheels under warranty did they replace tyres too????

Jul 8th, 2006, 01:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 524 Offline	I've got Avon's ZZ3 on my alloys.

Jul 8th, 2006, 01:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
beatbox MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: newcastle Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 102 Offline	I also have Avon zz3 on my JCW wheels,how do you find them ?

Jul 8th, 2006, 02:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
venox22 only the brave! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincs Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	Not bad then, the laquer is flaking on 2 of mine on the spokes(black part) so will be getting 2 nice shiney new ones soon Quote: Originally Posted by nylo He just gave me 2 new wheels/tyres The corroded two were on the back, and as the tread was getting low on the front two, I got them to put the two older alloys/tyres from the fornt on to the back, and put the two new ones on the front...

Jul 8th, 2006, 02:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by beatbox I also have Avon zz3 on my JCW wheels,how do you find them ? i find my ZZ3's great. had no probs with them and they hold the road no matter what stupid things im doing

Jul 8th, 2006, 03:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
UKC4 MINI2 Sex God & etc...... My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bradford Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 1,335 Offline	Hi, I have Toyo T1-S's on both my winter and summer alloy's. They are brilliant i think especialy when you get them wormed up. They are very good in the rain and suprisingly good in the snow!!! Ad for protection of the alloy's.... well let's say i avoid manhole covers like the plague!

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Jul 9th, 2006, 12:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 08:24 AM Posts: 449 Offline	anything's better than those god awful runflats.

Jul 9th, 2006, 09:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
venox22 only the brave! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincs Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	It started on the backs, but they are on the front now due to tyre wear!!!!! Not sure what i'll do tbh, maybe soon as i get the 2 new wheels/tyres i'll take the new tyres off, and sell'em as new tyres, then just buy 4 new non-rf's!! Quote: Originally Posted by nylo That's the problem Peter (PmP) had with his, and as far as I know, his were replaced no bother too. mine were actually corroding around the centre cap, and on little parts on the spokes. Just out of interest, which wheels of yours are suffering, front or rear? What will you do tyre wise when your new ones come in, are you just going to run 2 RFs and 2 non RFs?

Jul 24th, 2006, 01:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
venox22 only the brave! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincs Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by beatbox I also have Avon zz3 on my JCW wheels,how do you find them ? what size are these??

Jul 24th, 2006, 02:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
beatbox MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: newcastle Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 102 Offline	Got them in 215/35/18. But just swapped my wheels to 16" x lites with 205/50 non run flats.Car handles so much better.No twitchyness under braking,no tuging of the steering wheel when on B roads.

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