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dazotron · Dec 27th, 2006, 03:16 PM

Hi all,

Is there a noticeable improvement in ride when fitting standard tyres to JCW 18" Double spoke alloys rather than the standard run flat tyres?

I have just purchased a Mini Cooper S Works fitted with these wheels and am considering converting it to standard tyres rather than run flats.

Thanks,
Darren

murmini · Dec 27th, 2006, 04:25 PM

Night and day difference... its hard not to love just about any tire after using run-flats, but these BF Goodrich 'gforce' tires perform well on the mini.

dazotron · Dec 29th, 2006, 10:45 AM

Can you tell me the details of the tyres you recommend?

Damo · Dec 30th, 2006, 11:40 PM

To give you an idea. 17 OEM Wheels with 205/45 R17 Run flats are less comfortable than 18 Wheels with 215/35 R18 normal tyres.

Goodyear Eagle F1's and Yoko Parada Spec 2's are mint.

I also found the Falken FK-451's a great improvement over stock tyres though, but not in same league as the Parada Spec 2's I have now.

mikeythemini · Dec 31st, 2006, 07:47 PM

Yokos are fantastic @

Mr Toad · Jan 1st, 2007, 05:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original)

To give you an idea. 17 OEM Wheels with 205/45 R17 Run flats are less comfortable than 18 Wheels with 215/35 R18 normal tyres.

Goodyear Eagle F1's and Yoko Parada Spec 2's are mint.

I also found the Falken FK-451's a great improvement over stock tyres though, but not in same league as the Parada Spec 2's I have now.

I made the switch over to the dark side with F-1 225-45-17 on the OEM Lites ( which I had black chromed). This is a total change. Call alex at tirerack for good advice and order the Continental compressor kit for about 75 bucks or some other standby, You won;t regret it. If you do I will sell you my runflats
Cheers! and Happy New year!!!

minigolf · Jan 1st, 2007, 12:55 PM

Is there a search function on MINI2?

Short answer = Conventional tyres good. Runflats bad.

Restyle · Jan 1st, 2007, 01:52 PM

You can now get the 2nd Generation of Runflats that are being fitted as Standard to the New MINI.
See >> http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...flats-r53.html
They still wont be as Good as the best Regular Sports Tyres, but their main point is that they will let you carry on driving after a 100mph blowout ... as happened to me

Dec 27th, 2006, 03:16 PM	#1
dazotron MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Is there a noticable ride difference between run flats and standard tyres? Hi all, Is there a noticeable improvement in ride when fitting standard tyres to JCW 18" Double spoke alloys rather than the standard run flat tyres? I have just purchased a Mini Cooper S Works fitted with these wheels and am considering converting it to standard tyres rather than run flats. Thanks, Darren

Dec 27th, 2006, 04:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
murmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Savannah GA, USA Local Time: 12:04 AM Posts: 56 Offline	Night and day difference... its hard not to love just about any tire after using run-flats, but these BF Goodrich 'gforce' tires perform well on the mini. http://murmini.com

Dec 29th, 2006, 10:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
dazotron MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Tyre Details? Can you tell me the details of the tyres you recommend?

Dec 30th, 2006, 11:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 10,587 Offline	To give you an idea. 17 OEM Wheels with 205/45 R17 Run flats are less comfortable than 18 Wheels with 215/35 R18 normal tyres. Goodyear Eagle F1's and Yoko Parada Spec 2's are mint. I also found the Falken FK-451's a great improvement over stock tyres though, but not in same league as the Parada Spec 2's I have now. North West Rolling Road Day 26th July LINK NOW FIXED!

Dec 31st, 2006, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 8,953 Offline	Yokos are fantastic @ Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Jan 1st, 2007, 05:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mr Toad Mr Toad's Wild Ride Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Calif. Local Time: 09:04 PM Posts: 47 Offline	total accord Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original) To give you an idea. 17 OEM Wheels with 205/45 R17 Run flats are less comfortable than 18 Wheels with 215/35 R18 normal tyres. Goodyear Eagle F1's and Yoko Parada Spec 2's are mint. I also found the Falken FK-451's a great improvement over stock tyres though, but not in same league as the Parada Spec 2's I have now. I made the switch over to the dark side with F-1 225-45-17 on the OEM Lites ( which I had black chromed). This is a total change. Call alex at tirerack for good advice and order the Continental compressor kit for about 75 bucks or some other standby, You won;t regret it. If you do I will sell you my runflats Cheers! and Happy New year!!! MiniEsq.

Jan 1st, 2007, 12:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 02:04 PM Posts: 14,033 Offline	Is there a search function on MINI2? Short answer = Conventional tyres good. Runflats bad. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jan 1st, 2007, 01:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 4,316 Offline	You can now get the 2nd Generation of Runflats that are being fitted as Standard to the New MINI. See >> http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...flats-r53.html They still wont be as Good as the best Regular Sports Tyres, but their main point is that they will let you carry on driving after a 100mph blowout ... as happened to me In da Wud

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