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adoreableyuja · Nov 4th, 2007, 10:04 PM

hi, im about to get some new tires.... have anyone used yokohoma or balkens 512.... im looking for soft ride not too much noise yet somewhat high performance....any recommendation??? thanx a lot

Nebdingo · Nov 4th, 2007, 10:09 PM

Of those I would prob have Yoki's

But I like Michelin Tyres on a personal note.

Richard Crofts · Nov 5th, 2007, 10:13 AM

Falken 452 215/45 on a 17" rim are nice. Good tyre and I can't say they are noisier than anything else. Cheap too at around £60 in the UK per tyre.

lucachiarelli · Nov 5th, 2007, 10:16 AM

Ive always stuck with the yokohamaparada spec 2 when changing tyres on my mini. Very impressed with the tyre. I got them for £55 each delivered for a 17 inch 205/40

rivet588 · Nov 5th, 2007, 05:27 PM

will second that, the yoko's rock

adoreableyuja · Nov 5th, 2007, 06:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lucachiarelli (original)

Ive always stuck with the yokohamaparada spec 2 when changing tyres on my mini. Very impressed with the tyre. I got them for £55 each delivered for a 17 inch 205/40

icic..are they quite on road compared to runflats?

adoreableyuja · Nov 5th, 2007, 06:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

Falken 452 215/45 on a 17" rim are nice. Good tyre and I can't say they are noisier than anything else. Cheap too at around £60 in the UK per tyre.

is it a lot of diff in road noise compared to runflats?

Damo · Nov 6th, 2007, 06:44 PM

Having used the Falken FK-451 and Yoko Parada Spec 2's, I'd say Yoko's easily.

Can't really comment on the Fk-452's but suspect thaey'll be similar in performance to the 451's.

Sportspack Mark · Nov 7th, 2007, 07:19 AM

its the same with classic minis, falkens or yokos

generally the yokos are the preferred tyre, my falkens didnt grip too well in the wet!

was interesting that day when i lost the wheelarch on my classic, thankfully the wing didnt hit the tree stump!

PmP · Nov 7th, 2007, 09:37 AM

Yokohama A539's, brilliant tyre if your looking a 17 inch tyre. On my second set. Quite cheap, compared to michelins or prada 2's, and they give bags of grip in the wet and dry. Alot of people use them at track days.

lucachiarelli · Nov 7th, 2007, 09:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by adoreableyuja (original)

icic..are they quite on road compared to runflats?

Way better than runflats in every way

Richard Crofts · Nov 7th, 2007, 10:43 AM

The falken 512s are OK. Had them on my cooper the 451 and 452 are better. less noise than RFs for defo. I used to run yokos but found the increase in grip performnaxce minimal for the difference in price to a Falken... so falken it was. I just ordered a set of Nankang NS2s to get the car through the MOT...we shall see just how scary they are

:lol:

adoreableyuja · Nov 8th, 2007, 05:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nebdingo (original)

Of those I would prob have Yoki's

But I like Michelin Tyres on a personal note.

can you recommend me a michellin ? the model number and price? thanx

Hyper Active · Nov 9th, 2007, 09:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

The falken 512s are OK. Had them on my cooper the 451 and 452 are better. less noise than RFs for defo. I used to run yokos but found the increase in grip performnaxce minimal for the difference in price to a Falken... so falken it was. I just ordered a set of Nankang NS2s to get the car through the MOT...we shall see just how scary they are

:lol:

The Nankang NS2's are very good according to those i know who have them. And there good for track days too.

Step_7 · Nov 14th, 2007, 12:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sportspack Mark (original)

was interesting that day when i lost the wheelarch on my classic, thankfully the wing didnt hit the tree stump!

Not one of your better days....

I've Yoko A539s on my Classic Mini and they are just superb - when I wear out the runflats on the Cooper this time round I am going to hopefully fit them to that as well.

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adoreableyuja MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 09:30 AM Posts: 51 Offline	Yokohoma or Falkens tire? hi, im about to get some new tires.... have anyone used yokohoma or balkens 512.... im looking for soft ride not too much noise yet somewhat high performance....any recommendation??? thanx a lot

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Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 10,588 Offline	Having used the Falken FK-451 and Yoko Parada Spec 2's, I'd say Yoko's easily. Can't really comment on the Fk-452's but suspect thaey'll be similar in performance to the 451's. North West Rolling Road Day 26th July LINK NOW FIXED!

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Sportspack Mark I smell a Works clutch... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: County Down Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 2,638 Offline	its the same with classic minis, falkens or yokos generally the yokos are the preferred tyre, my falkens didnt grip too well in the wet! was interesting that day when i lost the wheelarch on my classic, thankfully the wing didnt hit the tree stump! www.mlni.co.uk My Classic Mini Resto

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adoreableyuja MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 09:30 AM Posts: 51 Offline	Michellin Quote: Originally Posted by Nebdingo (original) Of those I would prob have Yoki's But I like Michelin Tyres on a personal note. can you recommend me a michellin ? the model number and price? thanx

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Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 1,518 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sportspack Mark (original) was interesting that day when i lost the wheelarch on my classic, thankfully the wing didnt hit the tree stump! Not one of your better days.... I've Yoko A539s on my Classic Mini and they are just superb - when I wear out the runflats on the Cooper this time round I am going to hopefully fit them to that as well. www.mlni.co.uk

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Nov 4th, 2007, 10:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nebdingo ProNet:3 Gaming Community Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leicester UK Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 272 Offline	Of those I would prob have Yoki's But I like Michelin Tyres on a personal note.

Nov 5th, 2007, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 3,001 Offline	Falken 452 215/45 on a 17" rim are nice. Good tyre and I can't say they are noisier than anything else. Cheap too at around £60 in the UK per tyre.

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lucachiarelli Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: darwen Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 516 Offline	Ive always stuck with the yokohamaparada spec 2 when changing tyres on my mini. Very impressed with the tyre. I got them for £55 each delivered for a 17 inch 205/40

Nov 5th, 2007, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
rivet588 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 60 Offline	will second that, the yoko's rock

Nov 5th, 2007, 06:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
adoreableyuja MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 09:30 AM Posts: 51 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by lucachiarelli (original) Ive always stuck with the yokohamaparada spec 2 when changing tyres on my mini. Very impressed with the tyre. I got them for £55 each delivered for a 17 inch 205/40 icic..are they quite on road compared to runflats?

Nov 5th, 2007, 06:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
adoreableyuja MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 09:30 AM Posts: 51 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) Falken 452 215/45 on a 17" rim are nice. Good tyre and I can't say they are noisier than anything else. Cheap too at around £60 in the UK per tyre. is it a lot of diff in road noise compared to runflats?

Nov 7th, 2007, 09:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 2,627 Offline	Yokohama A539's, brilliant tyre if your looking a 17 inch tyre. On my second set. Quite cheap, compared to michelins or prada 2's, and they give bags of grip in the wet and dry. Alot of people use them at track days.

Nov 7th, 2007, 09:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
lucachiarelli Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: darwen Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 516 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by adoreableyuja (original) icic..are they quite on road compared to runflats? Way better than runflats in every way

Nov 7th, 2007, 10:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 3,001 Offline	The falken 512s are OK. Had them on my cooper the 451 and 452 are better. less noise than RFs for defo. I used to run yokos but found the increase in grip performnaxce minimal for the difference in price to a Falken... so falken it was. I just ordered a set of Nankang NS2s to get the car through the MOT...we shall see just how scary they are :lol:

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Nov 9th, 2007, 09:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 2,178 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) The falken 512s are OK. Had them on my cooper the 451 and 452 are better. less noise than RFs for defo. I used to run yokos but found the increase in grip performnaxce minimal for the difference in price to a Falken... so falken it was. I just ordered a set of Nankang NS2s to get the car through the MOT...we shall see just how scary they are :lol: The Nankang NS2's are very good according to those i know who have them. And there good for track days too.

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