2nd Gen R60 Countryman 19" Summer Sticky Tires - Opinions Please?

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    #1 Z06_Pilot, Jul 23, 2013
    Hi folks,

    I am also posting this question on NAM as well to get as many opinions as possible before I drop a chunk of change on tires.

    We will be taking delivery of our CMJCW in the next couple of days and we optioned it with the 19" crusher wheels. Those Pirelli "performance" RF tires will be gone quickly and relegated to winter driving duty.

    I am going to order a set of the nm engineering CM-specific 19" gunmetal wheels and I am wondering what 19" tires work really well on the CM.

    Not looking for all-season here, but a performance tire that is usable in the rain. I have always been a fan of Michelin Pilot Sport tires for my other cars, but am wondering is there a "killer" performance tire that just works great for the CM?

    thanks

    Jeff
     
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    #2 Apok, Jul 23, 2013
    Yokohama makes some good summer performance tires, I used to put them on my TT Quattro. I think they were the AVS ES100s. Really liked them on that car. I'm sure some of the other folks around here can make a better recommendation for a CM, everyone has their own preferences. But I did find that while I had the TT that none of the high performance summer tires performed very well in the wet. Just my $.02.
     
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    #3 Crashton, Jul 23, 2013
    Yokoblama ES100 tires are NLA. Replaced withe the S Drive. I have those on the MINI & Miata, love them.

    Make sure those oem 19 runflats are all season. I'd guess they might not be.
     
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    #4 TexasChiliS, Jul 23, 2013
    S-Drives.....Had to get rid of mine on my R-53 about 1/2 way through tread life due to excessive noise...and I keep my car aligned and rotate the tires...just my $.02
     
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    #5 Z06_Pilot, Jul 23, 2013
    Oh don't I know it....I rarely get stuck in the rain in the Z06, but the couple of times I have it was on the interstate. i got in the right lane with my hazards on and was going about 45mph top speed as the back end was all over the place hydroplaning....that's with the Pilot Sport Cups....

    I do have to make sure the summer tires I get can handle rain a little better since my wife will be the primary driver of the CMJCW.....
     
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    #6 Crashton, Jul 23, 2013
    News to me. Maybe time will tell. I know if tires are not rotated enough the can get plenty loud. Hope I don't experience what you found. I really like the tires, great in the rain too.
     
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    #7 Dave.0, Jul 23, 2013
    Conni DW are good tires and the Conni DWS are more like all seasons.

    I also had to get rid of my Yoko S-Drives because of noise. I liked the tire it just became too loud and drove me nuts.
     
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    #8 kconner5, Jul 23, 2013
    Loving my Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Stick like glue and are even more comfortable than my previous DWS's (The DWS's don't grip much, haven't had experience with the DW's but I hear they're much better as they are a summer tire)

    Kyle
     
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    #9 Dave.0, Jul 23, 2013
    I am running Dunlop Star spec 1's right now but will be getting the new Dunlop Dz II next Spring.
     
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    #10 nxtMINI, Jul 24, 2013
    Love my Dunlop Direzza ZII's
     
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    #11 Z06_Pilot, Jul 24, 2013
    I have been seeing a lot of votes for the Conti DW's and The Pilot Super Sports. I'm glad to see that experienced Mini folks feel the SS's do well on Mini's. I have used them for years on other cars(not the super sports, but the Pilot Sport Cups), and have total confidence in them, and are a great tire.

    Going to do more research on the DW's...I don't have any personal experience with the Continental brand...
     
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    #12 Dave.0, Jul 24, 2013
    If you like your SS don't even bother with the DW that are a step back.
    The only thing worth trying is the Dunlop ZII's IMO
     
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    #13 Bullit Bob, Jul 24, 2013
    Soft Or Hard Ride

    Howdy,
    I have a 2009 S Clubman that came with 16" runflat tires. The previous owner switched to 18" non-runflat tires. When I got the mini, I tried the 18" non-runflat tires for awhile, but I wanted a softer ride. I switched to 15" wheels and tires, and I could not believe how much softer the ride was.
    Good Luck.

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    #14 sethat46, Jul 24, 2013
    I have the continental DW. There are those that love them. I however do not. Initially the grip is amazing, then the rain comes... have fun gripping that wheel tight and hope to god your mini can stay in the lane.

    I'll be switching soon. Not sure to what quite yet, probably something inexpensive as the wallet cannot handle too much at the moment.

    I mean if you live in a dry environment have at it. However, I think their lifespan is exactly a year from my experience.
     
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    #15 CHKMINI, Jul 24, 2013
    Seth, Z06 lives were you do....arid dry Central Ohio :)
     

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