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GCoopS · Nov 10th, 2006, 07:28 PM

Hi all,

Had a search through pages & pages on the runflat subject, but could not find what I was looking for. Running 2003 Cooper S on Pirelli run-flats. Thing is i need to replace x2 but not sure if the stick with them or go for Dunlop, but then I will have mixed tyres? Do the Pirellis leek around the seals?

I await your help...

Thanks

S33BBY · Nov 10th, 2006, 11:19 PM

There's loads of debate about this (do an advanced search, titles only, for pirelli dunlop in the Wheels, Tyres, Suspension & Brakes section). The general consensus seems to be that the Dunlops are the better of the two. I don't think mixing tyres matters as long as the fronts are the same and the rears are the same.

Shaddow72 · Nov 11th, 2006, 02:05 AM

Ditch the heavy, PITA run-flats and get 4 performance radials off, like I don't know...Tirerack.com or wherever you get your tires. But, for the ridiculous price, the frailty (get a nail, just can't plug it, gotta replace it), the extra weight and the lack of handling performance on a car that is meant to handle well, I don't see why anyone wouldn't just switch to some good performance radials. Just get some Fix-A-Flat in a can or whatever if you're really paranoid about getting a flat in a bad spot or time of day. Just my $ .02.

GCoopS · Nov 11th, 2006, 11:35 AM

Fair dos but kind of beats the object of having runflats! Would have to chance all 4 then, only want 2 thats expensive enough

Dawn · Nov 11th, 2006, 03:04 PM

Ive got Pirelli's on the back and Dunlops on the front, never caused ma any problems

minidonut · Nov 11th, 2006, 03:15 PM

I had the dunlops but had to replace the all due to them cracking,they were better for grip than the pirellis i ahve now

Nov 10th, 2006, 07:28 PM	#1
GCoopS Happy Cooper S Owner :-) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ormskirk Local Time: 06:59 PM Posts: 187 Offline	Runflat Help Hi all, Had a search through pages & pages on the runflat subject, but could not find what I was looking for. Running 2003 Cooper S on Pirelli run-flats. Thing is i need to replace x2 but not sure if the stick with them or go for Dunlop, but then I will have mixed tyres? Do the Pirellis leek around the seals? I await your help... Thanks

Nov 10th, 2006, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 07:59 PM Posts: 3,123 Offline	There's loads of debate about this (do an advanced search, titles only, for pirelli dunlop in the Wheels, Tyres, Suspension & Brakes section). The general consensus seems to be that the Dunlops are the better of the two. I don't think mixing tyres matters as long as the fronts are the same and the rears are the same. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

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Dawn Work'd Up ! My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:59 PM Posts: 3,043 Offline	Ive got Pirelli's on the back and Dunlops on the front, never caused ma any problems EssexMINI2 click me

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Nov 11th, 2006, 02:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shaddow72 The man in black Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Trenton, New Jersey Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 42 Offline	Ditch the heavy, PITA run-flats and get 4 performance radials off, like I don't know...Tirerack.com or wherever you get your tires. But, for the ridiculous price, the frailty (get a nail, just can't plug it, gotta replace it), the extra weight and the lack of handling performance on a car that is meant to handle well, I don't see why anyone wouldn't just switch to some good performance radials. Just get some Fix-A-Flat in a can or whatever if you're really paranoid about getting a flat in a bad spot or time of day. Just my $ .02.

Nov 11th, 2006, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
GCoopS Happy Cooper S Owner :-) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ormskirk Local Time: 06:59 PM Posts: 187 Offline	Fair dos but kind of beats the object of having runflats! Would have to chance all 4 then, only want 2 thats expensive enough

Nov 11th, 2006, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
minidonut MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 06:59 PM Posts: 57 Offline	I had the dunlops but had to replace the all due to them cracking,they were better for grip than the pirellis i ahve now

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