1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: 16 Inch Tires

  1. bee1000

    bee1000 New Member

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    #2 bee1000, May 9, 2010
    I'm happy with my Bridgestone RE760 Sports. They don't have the grip of the late, lamented Goodyear GS-D3, but the ride is noticeably smoother and they should wear better. I also tried the Continental ExtremeContact DW, which were no fun on the highway because they never met a pavement groove they didn't want to follow.
     
  2. wzabrouski

    wzabrouski Active Member

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    #3 wzabrouski, May 9, 2010
    What size are you running?


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  3. ZippyNH

    ZippyNH Well-Known Member

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    #4 ZippyNH, Jun 2, 2010
    I am running the Exclaim UHP in that size...not a 100% true summer tire, (unless you read tirerack) but it does give you flexibility if you get a cold day or two early/late in the season before you swap your tires.... They are pretty cheap, but the sidewalls are a bit soft for some. Made by Contential Tire, they are said to be just re-branded Contential tires (who bought General a while back, and has been re-habbing the brand)...Mine were made in France...
    The size is good one...with many choices. I have been pretty happy...but I don't tend to push them too hard....they do seem to be popular with the BMW crowd, and they do great in heavy rain.