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Answer: OEM run flats :lol:

 

Michelins are over rated even the Super Sports (whatever version they are on now)
If you want your car to ride like your grandfather old Buick get Michelins.

If you want the best in grip, hands down this best Summer tire: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Direzza+ZII+Star+Spec&partnum=145WR7Z2SS&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

Dunlap Star Spec or Hankook V12's best values for the money. Michelin is overpriced IMHO for the cost.

 

DWS (Dry wet SNOW) are not summer tires.

Just saying

 

On my 2003 R53 I had BBS RGR 17x7 et38 with H&R lowering springs (about 1" drop) and 215/40-17 tires. I had rubbing on the rear wheel arch when the suspension was loaded. I had to trim the plastic wheel arch and wheel well liner to eliminate the rubbing. I suggest 215/40 max with the RGR wheels and lowered.

In 215/40-17 size I would go with the Dunlap Direzza ZII Star Spec.

 

While that is true Dave - you also don't really put miles on the car over the summer.

 

If you hurt me, my dog WILL bite you.:devil:

 

Yes on the Michelins. Others may be of a different opinion on them, but these will be my MINI's birthday present in the Spring of 15.

 

I really like my Nitto Neo Gens. I've seen them listed as all seasons AND summer tires. They have gone Dragon-slaying and to Mid Ohio for track days. I put them on in April just before leaving for MOTD and they come off in late October, right after the last BMW CCA hpde at Mid Ohio. The car is my daily driver. The tires are fantastic in the rain as well as in dry weather...rated W. When they ever do wear out, I'll be getting another set.

 

I don't drive my MINI in cold weather. I have a four wheel drive truck for that sort of thing.

 

I put a solid 5k on my AD08Rs from July-Nov, with who-knows-how-many autocross runs, and they were surprisingly resilient and not too much the worse for wear.

They won't last 30k, but if you're looking for a sticky summer tire that wears well and isn't bad in the rain, you really can't go wrong with the Neova.

 

I am on my second season with my Star Specs and I beat them hard on the Dragon. :ihih:

 

FTFY

 

Yes I do, that's when I drive it the most.

and Savvy :incazzato: Wrong finger but you get the idea -->

 

What brand of tire would make you feel like a $#@&? :cornut:

 

I'll bring the tire and your "special gift"

 

You compared the all season to a summer tire (DSW all season P7 summer) So of course the difference will be there. The P7 only last half the time too.

I know a number of MINI drives run the DW and like them. I'll be watching for the feedback as well.

 

I have these currently... Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position. Have run the Pilot Super S#!+$ in the past... totally not worth the money. Have also run the Continental ExtremeContact DW... I'd take the Bridgestone or the DW over the Michelins. Those michelins broke loose in the corners more then either of the other two. All three are fantastic in the rain. But will scare the fecal matter into your pants once you get close to the wear bars.

 

I had Conti DW's on my GTI, and loved them for the most part, but the sidewalls were a little soft for such a heavy car like the GTI.

On a lighter car like the Mini, they'd probably be great.

I currently have a set of Yokohama Advan AD08Rs, and they're fantastic... but also only 180 treadwear.