Brakes Wheels 1st Gen Tires Advantages of 17" wheels

While I have those R90s on my wife's S, I really like the 16" R84s, instead, on that car. It's ok for me to use the R90s on my S, but I prefer the 15" holeys...especially when Dragon-slaying or other twisties.

I'd love to sell the R90s, as well as the R91 she uses as a spare. They are just too tall and their tires are way out of my idea of a bargain when it comes down to replacing them. I have more than enough wheel sets to fill up any of our 3 MINIs needs. I never drive the R50 in snow so I don't have snows for it. The other 2 cars have mounted Blizzaks for when it does, though.

 

Thanks, I have done a little tire research in the past and don't remember anything that specifically touched on sidewall stiffness. Good info, always finding new stuff out here.

 

Ugh no "what the best tire" threads. :devil::mad2::incazzato::lol:

 

For summer tires, it's hard to beat Michelin PSS, or Continental DW if on a budget.

 

Can't go wrong with a round & black tire.

 

It's easy to beat Michelin PSS's .....

Buy a set of Dunlop StarSpecs.

They are cheaper and have better grip and they do not screech. Tread wear .... Who cares? They are rated at 200 so they are nice and soft.
I buy a set every other year since I only use them for the Dragon and the Summer.

For winter I put sh!tty winter tires on S heavies just in case I need to take my car out. :lol:

 

Very true, but I thought he was aiming toward a daily driver
tire with a little less sidewall stiffness by his initial comment
about dropping the runflats (No, I'm not comparing the SS's
with runflats except for their higher than average sidewall
stiffness!!), so I suggested a step down in ultimate performance
from the SS's with the PSS or DW.