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bob_dylan · Jun 28th, 2003, 01:34 AM

Howdy.
Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to get the smoothest and easiest ride on an automatic Mini Cooper.

I'm assuming just get the regular 15 inch non-run-falt tires.
Is that right?
Is there a better way to go?

Let me know.

Peace!

HarryHBMCC · Jun 28th, 2003, 12:29 PM

Yes, I think you'll find the 15" non-runflats are the best for an easy ride. The 65 profile will give you a tall sidewall and the non-runflat tires will be more flexible than the reinforced runflat sidewalls.

The 7-hole 'Imola' wheels are the lightest which should help a little as well.

Harry

Jun 28th, 2003, 01:34 AM	#1
bob_dylan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Orange County, Calif Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 34 Offline	Tire size and rim for SMOOTHEST ride? Howdy. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to get the smoothest and easiest ride on an automatic Mini Cooper. I'm assuming just get the regular 15 inch non-run-falt tires. Is that right? Is there a better way to go? Let me know. Peace!

Jun 28th, 2003, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Yes, I think you'll find the 15" non-runflats are the best for an easy ride. The 65 profile will give you a tall sidewall and the non-runflat tires will be more flexible than the reinforced runflat sidewalls. The 7-hole 'Imola' wheels are the lightest which should help a little as well. 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

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