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Azure · Jul 13th, 2006, 09:39 PM

Well, it's that time. My MINI has to get new tires and was looking to see what people here in the community would recommend. I would not go with run flats. My milage is a little less than30,000 miles and my front tires are practically bare. (Thanks to dealer refusing to rotate)

Anyways, I'm kinda looking for a mid-range performance tire. What brand would you recommend? I'm not looking for balls out in performance, but a tire to make everyday rides to work enjoyable, and affordable. My tire size is the MINI Cooper 16".

DJC · Jul 13th, 2006, 10:02 PM

Try some 205/50x16 Goodyear Eagle F1`s, regards Damian.

MINIAC · Jul 13th, 2006, 10:11 PM

Take a look at the Tire Rack Survey for Ultra High Performance tires available in 205/50-16 fitment:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...er=16&filter=y

cristo · Jul 13th, 2006, 11:06 PM

or the Max Performance tires in 205/50/16

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...r=1 6&type=MP

obehave · Jul 14th, 2006, 12:05 AM

215-50 16 is closer to stock 16s than 205s

I run Traction TAs. Good wet and dry.

I also run 205-50 16s in auto-x
They do help launches though.

Azure · Jul 15th, 2006, 06:14 PM

How much do those tires usually go for?

Phil Craddock · Jul 15th, 2006, 06:18 PM

Just fitted 2 Avon ZZ3's to my 17" S spokes costing £170 all in, and they're brill !!!

I'm sure they do ones to fit 16"

MINIAC · Jul 15th, 2006, 08:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Azure

How much do those tires usually go for?

If you're referring to the 215/50-16 BF Goodrich Traction T/A V, the Tire Rack lists them for $113 each.

This is an all-season tire ... you haven't really specified whether you're looking for all-season or summer tires.

herbie hind · Jul 15th, 2006, 10:11 PM

i'm runnin 205 50 16's faulkens from discount tire direct theyre loud but all season and awsome in the rain about 72.00 dollars .

Azure · Jul 16th, 2006, 11:42 AM

Yeah, I'm looking for all season. Trying to stay around 100.00 or less if I can.

Azure · Jul 16th, 2006, 11:55 AM

Also, fitting such tire sizes like 215/50 16 and 205/50 16 on a 195/55/16 is okay?

The reason I ask is a couple tire stores just tried to sell me what was in 195/55/16 category which isn't much and expensive.

herbie hind · Jul 16th, 2006, 02:58 PM

195 's are stock ...go to discount tire direct or better just go to tire rack as they have a tool you can use to see the sizes you can safely run i went from 205 45 17's to 205 50 16's with no trouble got em at discount tire as they came mounted and balanced . snow is no longer an issue and they're very good in the rain but are louder .

MINIAC · Jul 16th, 2006, 03:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Azure

Also, fitting such tire sizes like 215/50 16 and 205/50 16 on a 195/55/16 is okay?

The reason I ask is a couple tire stores just tried to sell me what was in 195/55/16 category which isn't much and expensive.

You can "plus-size" a tire as long as its overall diameter is within ±3% of the factory specification. Both 215/50-16 and 205/50-16 fall within this range, with the latter size being the most commonly used.

Tire stores try and sell you 195/55-16 because that's the OEM size.

Quote: Originally Posted by Azure

Yeah, I'm looking for all season. Trying to stay around 100.00 or less if I can.

Two highly regarded choices in 205/50-16 all-season tires:

Quite a few people also run the Falken Ziex ZE-512 but these are a step down performance wise from the two tires above.

Edge Racing has below $100 pricing on all these tires ...

http://www.edgeracing.com/tires/2055016/

lemoncoke · Jul 16th, 2006, 05:08 PM

Mid range budget. I would suggest you to try Hankook RS2 or Kumho KU31, great tire.

MINIAC · Jul 16th, 2006, 06:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lemoncoke

Mid range budget. I would suggest you to try Hankook RS2 or Kumho KU31.

These aren't all-season tires

herbie hind · Jul 16th, 2006, 08:05 PM

i'm running faukens as i don't track the car and don't heat the tires (twistys)much. the faulkens are load rated better than the stock perrelis which says alot for them . you just can't go 150 p.h. .140's cool though.

Jul 13th, 2006, 09:39 PM	#1
Azure MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 52 Offline	16" Tire recommendations. Well, it's that time. My MINI has to get new tires and was looking to see what people here in the community would recommend. I would not go with run flats. My milage is a little less than30,000 miles and my front tires are practically bare. (Thanks to dealer refusing to rotate) Anyways, I'm kinda looking for a mid-range performance tire. What brand would you recommend? I'm not looking for balls out in performance, but a tire to make everyday rides to work enjoyable, and affordable. My tire size is the MINI Cooper 16".

Jul 15th, 2006, 06:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 01:55 AM Posts: 2,233 Offline	Just fitted 2 Avon ZZ3's to my 17" S spokes costing £170 all in, and they're brill !!! I'm sure they do ones to fit 16" Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Jul 16th, 2006, 03:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 05:55 PM Posts: 8,708 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Azure Also, fitting such tire sizes like 215/50 16 and 205/50 16 on a 195/55/16 is okay? The reason I ask is a couple tire stores just tried to sell me what was in 195/55/16 category which isn't much and expensive. You can "plus-size" a tire as long as its overall diameter is within ±3% of the factory specification. Both 215/50-16 and 205/50-16 fall within this range, with the latter size being the most commonly used. Tire stores try and sell you 195/55-16 because that's the OEM size. Quote: Originally Posted by Azure Yeah, I'm looking for all season. Trying to stay around 100.00 or less if I can. Two highly regarded choices in 205/50-16 all-season tires: Pirelli PZero Nero M+S Toyo Proxes 4 Quite a few people also run the Falken Ziex ZE-512 but these are a step down performance wise from the two tires above. Edge Racing has below $100 pricing on all these tires ... http://www.edgeracing.com/tires/2055016/

Jul 16th, 2006, 05:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
lemoncoke MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 29 Offline	Hankook or Kumho Mid range budget. I would suggest you to try Hankook RS2 or Kumho KU31, great tire. Milltek Cat-back.. KW V2 ES 100

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Jul 13th, 2006, 10:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
DJC MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 01:55 AM Posts: 432 Offline	Try some 205/50x16 Goodyear Eagle F1`s, regards Damian.

Jul 13th, 2006, 10:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 05:55 PM Posts: 8,708 Online	Take a look at the Tire Rack Survey for Ultra High Performance tires available in 205/50-16 fitment: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...er=16&filter=y

Jul 13th, 2006, 11:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
cristo BLIKSEM (my brg/brg mc) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: york, pennsylvania Local Time: 08:55 PM Posts: 2,210 Offline	or the Max Performance tires in 205/50/16 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...r=1 6&type=MP

Jul 14th, 2006, 12:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 08:55 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	215-50 16 is closer to stock 16s than 205s I run Traction TAs. Good wet and dry. I also run 205-50 16s in auto-x They do help launches though.

Jul 15th, 2006, 06:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Azure MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 52 Offline	How much do those tires usually go for?

Jul 15th, 2006, 08:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 05:55 PM Posts: 8,708 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Azure How much do those tires usually go for? If you're referring to the 215/50-16 BF Goodrich Traction T/A V, the Tire Rack lists them for $113 each. This is an all-season tire ... you haven't really specified whether you're looking for all-season or summer tires.

Jul 15th, 2006, 10:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 08:55 PM Posts: 449 Offline	i'm runnin 205 50 16's faulkens from discount tire direct theyre loud but all season and awsome in the rain about 72.00 dollars .

Jul 16th, 2006, 11:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Azure MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 52 Offline	Yeah, I'm looking for all season. Trying to stay around 100.00 or less if I can.

Jul 16th, 2006, 11:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Azure MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 52 Offline	Also, fitting such tire sizes like 215/50 16 and 205/50 16 on a 195/55/16 is okay? The reason I ask is a couple tire stores just tried to sell me what was in 195/55/16 category which isn't much and expensive.

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Jul 16th, 2006, 02:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 08:55 PM Posts: 449 Offline	195 's are stock ...go to discount tire direct or better just go to tire rack as they have a tool you can use to see the sizes you can safely run i went from 205 45 17's to 205 50 16's with no trouble got em at discount tire as they came mounted and balanced . snow is no longer an issue and they're very good in the rain but are louder .

Jul 16th, 2006, 06:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 05:55 PM Posts: 8,708 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by lemoncoke Mid range budget. I would suggest you to try Hankook RS2 or Kumho KU31. These aren't all-season tires

Jul 16th, 2006, 08:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 08:55 PM Posts: 449 Offline	i'm running faukens as i don't track the car and don't heat the tires (twistys)much. the faulkens are load rated better than the stock perrelis which says alot for them . you just can't go 150 p.h. .140's cool though.

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