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dazotron · Dec 29th, 2006, 11:00 AM

Can anyone recommend good performing non run flat 205/40 tyres for R105 18" JCW wheels? My main objective is to improve the harsh ride and wet weather performance.

THE ITCH · Dec 29th, 2006, 07:59 PM

I put on michelin Pilot Sport 2'S on my GP and am very happy. Only good for warm weather wet or dry though. Steve

CC07ERS · Dec 29th, 2006, 08:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by THE ITCH (original)

I put on michelin Pilot Sport 2'S on my GP and am very happy. Only good for warm weather wet or dry though. Steve

we dont need to worry about warm weather over this side of the pond its only 7 days a year

minicabrio · Dec 29th, 2006, 08:12 PM

I'd recommend a move to 215/35 and choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3.

I've run these for around 25k miles (on 17" wheels) and the wet traction is excellent!

Damo · Dec 30th, 2006, 11:38 PM

215/35 are best bet then you have a much better choice of tyres.

Goodyear Eagle F1's or Yoko Parada Spec 2's are the best choice

leebo · Dec 31st, 2006, 12:01 AM

I just had some Toyo Proxes 4 205/40-18 all season tires installed on my GP Thursday to replace the stock Dunlop runflats that come with it. I only had about 900 miles on the Dunlops - the ride was too harsh for me. The Toyos have much nicer ride and less noise - I'll know more after putting more miles on th and I didn't want to wait until the tires were worn out to replace them. These tires were recommended by a fellow MINI GP owner who had installed them on one of his other MINIs.

I decided not to go with the 215/35-18 size as I have to careful to prevent the flexible plastic scrapers on each side of the car from scraping the pavement, and they are about 1/4" lower t.han the 205/40-18s

Toyo offers a 500 mile/45 day trial (here in the US - not sure about other places); The tires can be returned for exchange or refund within this period.

Lee

Dec 29th, 2006, 11:00 AM	#1
dazotron MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Recommended tyres for 18" JCW wheels Can anyone recommend good performing non run flat 205/40 tyres for R105 18" JCW wheels? My main objective is to improve the harsh ride and wet weather performance.

Dec 30th, 2006, 11:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Damo Disillusioned with MINI2 My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 10:42 AM Posts: 10,561 Offline	215/35 are best bet then you have a much better choice of tyres. Goodyear Eagle F1's or Yoko Parada Spec 2's are the best choice North West Rolling Road Day 26th July LINK NOW FIXED!

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Dec 29th, 2006, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
THE ITCH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pulaski, NY Local Time: 05:42 AM Posts: 126 Offline	I put on michelin Pilot Sport 2'S on my GP and am very happy. Only good for warm weather wet or dry though. Steve

Dec 29th, 2006, 08:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 10:42 AM Posts: 2,721 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by THE ITCH (original) I put on michelin Pilot Sport 2'S on my GP and am very happy. Only good for warm weather wet or dry though. Steve we dont need to worry about warm weather over this side of the pond its only 7 days a year

Dec 29th, 2006, 08:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:42 AM Posts: 14,904 Offline	I'd recommend a move to 215/35 and choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3. I've run these for around 25k miles (on 17" wheels) and the wet traction is excellent!

Dec 31st, 2006, 12:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
leebo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 17 Offline	I just had some Toyo Proxes 4 205/40-18 all season tires installed on my GP Thursday to replace the stock Dunlop runflats that come with it. I only had about 900 miles on the Dunlops - the ride was too harsh for me. The Toyos have much nicer ride and less noise - I'll know more after putting more miles on th and I didn't want to wait until the tires were worn out to replace them. These tires were recommended by a fellow MINI GP owner who had installed them on one of his other MINIs. I decided not to go with the 215/35-18 size as I have to careful to prevent the flexible plastic scrapers on each side of the car from scraping the pavement, and they are about 1/4" lower t.han the 205/40-18s Toyo offers a 500 mile/45 day trial (here in the US - not sure about other places); The tires can be returned for exchange or refund within this period. Lee

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