What tires are being fitted to Countryman models? - MINI Cooper Forum

MINIAC · #1 (**permalink**) Feb 16th, 2011, 11:41 PM

Countryman owners ... please post the tires which are factory fit on your car.

Please include size, brand and model information as in the following examples:

205/55-17 Continental ContiProContact SSR
225/45-18 Goodyear Efficient Grip RunOnFlat
225/45-18 Pirelli Cinturato P7 RFT

Thanks

MINIAC · #2 (**permalink**) Feb 18th, 2011, 03:43 PM

205/55-17 Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT

sirwalter · #3 (**permalink**) Mar 18th, 2011, 05:54 PM

Hi

my first post here - I also have, er had, bridgestone Duelers 205/55 17 RFT on my Countryman D all4.

I had a puncture yesterday at 30mph within half a mile of my destination and the RFT held up perfectly. That's the end of the good news.

the puncture is too close to the sidewall to repair so I have been trying to source a replacement. There are none of these tyres available in the country through BMW or independents.

For Run flats I have discovered it is strongly recommended to have the identical tyre on the same axle so my puncture has resulted in the very expensive purchase of two new Pirellis on the rear axle to get back on the road.

MINIAC · #4 (**permalink**) Apr 19th, 2011, 07:50 PM

225/45-18 Pirelli Cinturato P7 RFT

harrim51 · #5 (**permalink**) May 4th, 2011, 04:02 PM

225/45-18 Goodyear Efficient Grip RunOnFlat

dlpruk · #6 (**permalink**) May 26th, 2011, 07:28 PM

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 I 195/60 R16 89H - winter non-ROF accessory on steel wheels. (Look good but won't be fitted until Nov/Dec.)

annihilation · #7 (**permalink**) May 26th, 2011, 09:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

225/45-18 Pirelli Cinturato P7 RFT

+1 (Countryman S -Just2

)

Now removed and replaced with Toyo T1 Sport non-RFT.

annihilation · #8 (**permalink**) May 26th, 2011, 09:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sirwalter (original)

There are none of these tyres available in the country through BMW or independents.

Its a massive problem with RFTs generally, they may be able to drive 50 miles but then you're screwed!

Normal tyres are cheaper and perform better. When you have a puncture use tyreweld to get you home(or BMW recovery if its bad, although I have only ever had one like that in nearly 35 years driving) and then its relatively easy to get a repair or replacement.

bhersee · #9 (**permalink**) Oct 15th, 2011, 08:44 PM

Pirelli Cint 225/45/18V/61.
Have had to have them re-balanced after 400 miles, already. Have had Pirelli Cints on two previous new Cars and have always had problems with wrt Balancing. I ended up fitting Michelin on each occasion, within less than a thousand miles.

Agplant57 · #10 (**permalink**) Jan 17th, 2012, 07:29 PM

225 45 18 Pirelli Cinturato P7 RFT Cooper S

darna · #11 (**permalink**) Oct 7th, 2012, 11:10 PM

225 / 45 / 18 Bridgestone dueller.

bmwr606 · #12 (**permalink**) Nov 13th, 2012, 11:37 PM

pirelli cinturato p7 summer 225/45-18 rfs (p7 cinturato also available as all-season) on white turbofans

just fitted my winter tires, dunlop grandtrek sj6 205/70-16 on mini oem R123 Alloy 5 Hole Circular Spoke Wheel 16" (5x120) Silver

scott

Flashhart · #13 (**permalink**) Mar 21st, 2013, 07:46 PM

Hey, I've a couple of questions, My Countryman 2.0SD ALL4 is running 225/45 18s and they now need replacing. Is that a standard size or is there any benefit in running 205/40 18s.
Secondly what's everyone using as this thread hasn't been commented on for a while. Are you all replacing with Run Flats or standard tyres, thanks for any advice