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shazam · Mar 13th, 2005, 04:29 PM

Hi All

I've been toying with the idea of new tyres to replace my runflats- mainly to improve the ride and to reduce understeer and DSC cutting in.

My problem is I don't want more grip when cornering.

At the mo if I'm going round a roundabout with no one around its quite easy and safe to get lift off oversteer, and have some sideways fun.

My question is, if I get Paradas all round or the cheaper Falcon ze512- will i have to go faster to get the same effect- which will be more dangerous.

Worse still will they grip to a point then just let go, or will it be a nice and smooth slide like on my runflats.

Is the answer to put the fancy tyres on the front only- or could this be more dangerous .

This is for road use only.

Opinions requested THANKS (MCS BBR ECU)

shazam · Mar 16th, 2005, 08:41 PM

Am I the only person who enjoys a little sideways fun?

Come on guys (and Gals), am I going to loose out if I get better tyres.

Gimme some feedback- you know you wanna.

DJC · Mar 16th, 2005, 09:17 PM

Have fitted 205/47x17 Pirelli PZero Assim`s to my Cooper, nice ride and good grip ! Regards Damian.

shazam · Mar 16th, 2005, 09:31 PM

Hi DJC

tHANKS i'll look into them.

Taa

Mar 13th, 2005, 04:29 PM	#1
shazam MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 416 Offline	Want new tyres- not more grip Hi All I've been toying with the idea of new tyres to replace my runflats- mainly to improve the ride and to reduce understeer and DSC cutting in. My problem is I don't want more grip when cornering. At the mo if I'm going round a roundabout with no one around its quite easy and safe to get lift off oversteer, and have some sideways fun. My question is, if I get Paradas all round or the cheaper Falcon ze512- will i have to go faster to get the same effect- which will be more dangerous. Worse still will they grip to a point then just let go, or will it be a nice and smooth slide like on my runflats. Is the answer to put the fancy tyres on the front only- or could this be more dangerous . This is for road use only. Opinions requested THANKS (MCS BBR ECU)

Mar 16th, 2005, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
shazam MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 416 Offline	hello, hello, helloooooo Am I the only person who enjoys a little sideways fun? Come on guys (and Gals), am I going to loose out if I get better tyres. Gimme some feedback- you know you wanna.

Mar 16th, 2005, 09:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
DJC MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 432 Offline	Hello ! Have fitted 205/47x17 Pirelli PZero Assim`s to my Cooper, nice ride and good grip ! Regards Damian.

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Mar 16th, 2005, 09:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
shazam MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 416 Offline	Hi DJC tHANKS i'll look into them. Taa

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