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CHRISTIAN · Sep 26th, 2002, 07:09 AM

Already got my winter tires for my MCS.

Size is: 195/55/16 H, allowed for 210 km/h !!!

Model: DUNLOP WINTER SPORT M3 DSST.

The best thing is, they also have the DSST technology. Same as on the summer tires.

CHRISTIAN · Sep 26th, 2002, 07:10 AM

Next.

CHRISTIAN · Sep 26th, 2002, 07:11 AM

LittleTiger · Sep 26th, 2002, 07:14 AM

Looks very good!

Are thes tires supplied by Mini? And how much...?

Dennis77 · Sep 26th, 2002, 07:48 AM

Really good looking.

I´m interested too, if they´re available at my Mini Dealer. And how much.

My S is arriving end of November. So I need some winter tires at that time.

CHRISTIAN · Sep 26th, 2002, 07:57 AM

I do not know if you can get them over MINI. I have ordered them at a tire dealer here in munich.
Price is around 170-180 Euros per piece. It depends if they should mount them already on the car.
This was a special price.

Regular price from Dunlop is 224 Euros !!!

cordial · Sep 26th, 2002, 08:46 AM

I ordered those same Xlites, but with Goodyear UltraGrips (also run-flat M+S) from my BMW dealer for about CHF 2'000 for the set.

ezrally · Sep 26th, 2002, 10:07 AM

I have to admit those tyres look totally great for hi-speed driving like you can do!

Being H rated, is the tread compound relatively hard, say compared to an S rated ice tyre? And match the car better than 15" wheels/snows that I'm getting.

Have fun!

koko the clown · Sep 26th, 2002, 10:14 AM

Do you really need winter tires in Munich, or is it for trips to the hills and countryside.

cordial · Sep 26th, 2002, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ezrally
Being H rated, is the tread compound relatively hard, say compared to an S rated ice tyre?

The speed rating does not affect the softness of the compound. Higher speed rated tyres have a stronger carcass.

CHRISTIAN · Sep 26th, 2002, 11:10 AM

sure do we need winter tyres in munich. Are you a new resident here in munich ?? Wait for the winter.....
Also you need it for the insurance company if you will have an accident in winter. When you do not have snow tires you have to pay 50% !!

ezrally · Sep 26th, 2002, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cordial

The speed rating does not affect the softness of the compound. Higher speed rated tyres have a stronger carcass.

I was referring to a "hydrophilic" snow/ice trye-none which are above an S rating such as a Blizzak or Nokian Hakkapellitta Q. These tyres are very soft with weak carcasses as you noted.

minimc · Oct 11th, 2002, 08:24 PM

Christian,

would you please contact me regarding these tires - I'd like to purchase a set, but need particulars. ...No info on the web - in any language. ...Need part number(s)

...sorry to use the forum, but you're not allowing personal emails in your profile.

Thank you,
Mike

minimc · Oct 12th, 2002, 01:33 AM

Sorry, but your link doesn't work (for me). ...Gives a time'd out message relating to cookies.

Additonally I've only every seen Winter Sport M2 tires at tire rack, and I definately want the DSST Winter Sport M3's. maybe you could send me a private email with additional info.

Regards,
Mike

HarryHBMCC · Oct 12th, 2002, 09:06 AM

Mike,

My dealer, B-K Motors in Waterloo, has the same Dunlop SP WinterSport M3 DSST 195/55R16Hs on 16" 5-spoke 'Daytona' wheels (same as Cooper sports package) for $1995 CND$ installed and balanced (only the tax is extra... grumble grumble). I don't think you'll do that well at tire rack, especially after you add in shipping and the UPS brokerage fees, plus installation fees after they arrive.

I suspect that your dealer in Toronto will get the same package -- if they're cheaper, please let me know!

Harry

GMINI · Oct 12th, 2002, 10:15 AM

if USA dealers carry the dssts.

GMINI · Oct 12th, 2002, 10:51 AM

Is there a 15" option on these? What would the specs be (size). Newbie to tires/wheels here.

minimc · Oct 12th, 2002, 10:54 AM

thanks for all of the replies, info. & dirrection. I'm now armed 'n' ready to buy tires

GMINI · Oct 12th, 2002, 11:10 AM

on run-flat Dunlop SP Winter Sport M2 195/55/16s on 16" 5 Star Alloys....

Smells like a deal. But what's the dif between M2 and the covetted DSST M3? Anyone?

minimc · Oct 12th, 2002, 11:25 AM

On the surface its simple. ...The M3's are runflats.

That said the M3's are also supposed to use a new & better rubber & they appear to have many sipes in addition to an agressive tread (looks meaner than the M2 IMHO). The sipes help the tire stick to ice, and are similar to Michelin's - re: the Arctic Alpin.

Mike

Sep 26th, 2002, 07:09 AM	#1
CHRISTIAN MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: munich Local Time: 08:29 PM Posts: 54 Offline	DSST Runflat winter tires Already got my winter tires for my MCS. Size is: 195/55/16 H, allowed for 210 km/h !!! Model: DUNLOP WINTER SPORT M3 DSST. The best thing is, they also have the DSST technology. Same as on the summer tires. Attached Thumbnails Cooper S DS/white Opt: auto. AC, Leather Panther Black, Navi, Xenon, Sunroof, CD Boost, 17' S-wheels, DSC

Sep 26th, 2002, 07:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
CHRISTIAN MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: munich Local Time: 08:29 PM Posts: 54 Offline	Next. Attached Thumbnails Cooper S DS/white Opt: auto. AC, Leather Panther Black, Navi, Xenon, Sunroof, CD Boost, 17' S-wheels, DSC

Sep 26th, 2002, 07:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
CHRISTIAN MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: munich Local Time: 08:29 PM Posts: 54 Offline	Attached Thumbnails Cooper S DS/white Opt: auto. AC, Leather Panther Black, Navi, Xenon, Sunroof, CD Boost, 17' S-wheels, DSC

Sep 26th, 2002, 07:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
LittleTiger MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Frankfurt/Main Local Time: 09:29 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Looks very good! Are thes tires supplied by Mini? And how much...? Chili Red 'S' with 17" alloys, full leather (panther black) and a number of toys inside (H/K, visibility pack...)

Sep 26th, 2002, 07:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
CHRISTIAN MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: munich Local Time: 08:29 PM Posts: 54 Offline	I do not know if you can get them over MINI. I have ordered them at a tire dealer here in munich. Price is around 170-180 Euros per piece. It depends if they should mount them already on the car. This was a special price. Regular price from Dunlop is 224 Euros !!! Cooper S DS/white Opt: auto. AC, Leather Panther Black, Navi, Xenon, Sunroof, CD Boost, 17' S-wheels, DSC

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Sep 26th, 2002, 07:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dennis77 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 08:29 PM Posts: 110 Offline	Really good looking. I´m interested too, if they´re available at my Mini Dealer. And how much. My S is arriving end of November. So I need some winter tires at that time.

Sep 26th, 2002, 08:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
cordial MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Alps (Central Sw Local Time: 08:29 PM Posts: 332 Offline	I ordered those same Xlites, but with Goodyear UltraGrips (also run-flat M+S) from my BMW dealer for about CHF 2'000 for the set. Cooper S BRG/B, Chili, DSC, Overheated seats, auto A/C, OBC, heated mirrors/jets, Boost + CD. delivered 24.09.02 (ordered 11.09.01). MAX tint on back 3 windows. 17" S-Lites with Dunlop summer run-flats. 16" X-Lites with Goodyear Ultra Grip run-flats for winter. Remus exhaust (LOUD !).

Sep 26th, 2002, 10:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 663 Offline	I have to admit those tyres look totally great for hi-speed driving like you can do! Being H rated, is the tread compound relatively hard, say compared to an S rated ice tyre? And match the car better than 15" wheels/snows that I'm getting. Have fun! Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

Sep 26th, 2002, 10:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
koko the clown MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Munich Local Time: 09:29 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Do you really need winter tires in Munich, or is it for trips to the hills and countryside.

Sep 26th, 2002, 10:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
cordial MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Alps (Central Sw Local Time: 08:29 PM Posts: 332 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ezrally Being H rated, is the tread compound relatively hard, say compared to an S rated ice tyre? The speed rating does not affect the softness of the compound. Higher speed rated tyres have a stronger carcass. Cooper S BRG/B, Chili, DSC, Overheated seats, auto A/C, OBC, heated mirrors/jets, Boost + CD. delivered 24.09.02 (ordered 11.09.01). MAX tint on back 3 windows. 17" S-Lites with Dunlop summer run-flats. 16" X-Lites with Goodyear Ultra Grip run-flats for winter. Remus exhaust (LOUD !).

Sep 26th, 2002, 11:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
CHRISTIAN MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: munich Local Time: 08:29 PM Posts: 54 Offline	sure do we need winter tyres in munich. Are you a new resident here in munich ?? Wait for the winter..... Also you need it for the insurance company if you will have an accident in winter. When you do not have snow tires you have to pay 50% !! Cooper S DS/white Opt: auto. AC, Leather Panther Black, Navi, Xenon, Sunroof, CD Boost, 17' S-wheels, DSC

Sep 26th, 2002, 11:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 663 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by cordial The speed rating does not affect the softness of the compound. Higher speed rated tyres have a stronger carcass. I was referring to a "hydrophilic" snow/ice trye-none which are above an S rating such as a Blizzak or Nokian Hakkapellitta Q. These tyres are very soft with weak carcasses as you noted. Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

Oct 11th, 2002, 08:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
minimc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2002 Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 473 Offline	Christian, would you please contact me regarding these tires - I'd like to purchase a set, but need particulars. ...No info on the web - in any language. ...Need part number(s) ...sorry to use the forum, but you're not allowing personal emails in your profile. Thank you, Mike

Oct 12th, 2002, 01:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
minimc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2002 Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 473 Offline	Sorry, but your link doesn't work (for me). ...Gives a time'd out message relating to cookies. Additonally I've only every seen Winter Sport M2 tires at tire rack, and I definately want the DSST Winter Sport M3's. maybe you could send me a private email with additional info. Regards, Mike

Oct 12th, 2002, 09:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Mike, My dealer, B-K Motors in Waterloo, has the same Dunlop SP WinterSport M3 DSST 195/55R16Hs on 16" 5-spoke 'Daytona' wheels (same as Cooper sports package) for $1995 CND$ installed and balanced (only the tax is extra... grumble grumble). I don't think you'll do that well at tire rack, especially after you add in shipping and the UPS brokerage fees, plus installation fees after they arrive. I suspect that your dealer in Toronto will get the same package -- if they're cheaper, please let me know! Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Oct 12th, 2002, 10:15 AM	#16 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 03:29 PM Posts: 7,176 Offline	let me know please if USA dealers carry the dssts. NY/NE Mod

Oct 12th, 2002, 10:51 AM	#17 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 03:29 PM Posts: 7,176 Offline	Thanks (again) Obe Is there a 15" option on these? What would the specs be (size). Newbie to tires/wheels here. NY/NE Mod

Oct 12th, 2002, 10:54 AM	#18 (permalink)
minimc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2002 Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 473 Offline	thanks for all of the replies, info. & dirrection. I'm now armed 'n' ready to buy tires

Oct 12th, 2002, 11:10 AM	#19 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 03:29 PM Posts: 7,176 Offline	Other Dealer says $1651 on run-flat Dunlop SP Winter Sport M2 195/55/16s on 16" 5 Star Alloys.... Smells like a deal. But what's the dif between M2 and the covetted DSST M3? Anyone? NY/NE Mod

Oct 12th, 2002, 11:25 AM	#20 (permalink)
minimc MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2002 Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 473 Offline	On the surface its simple. ...The M3's are runflats. That said the M3's are also supposed to use a new & better rubber & they appear to have many sipes in addition to an agressive tread (looks meaner than the M2 IMHO). The sipes help the tire stick to ice, and are similar to Michelin's - re: the Arctic Alpin. Mike

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