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  1. vetsvette

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    #5 vetsvette, Sep 19, 2015
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    If you get the urge to try a set of Goodyears, I have some coupons I can send you. As a former GT&R tire builder I get coupons for four sets of goodyears or Dunlops a year. They're worth $20 a tire.
    I've only got 6100 miles on the run flats on the new car, but I'm ordering a set of Eagle F1 Asymmetric all seasons for it. I put them on my Goodyear Credit card so I get a gift card for $120 in addition to the rebates. Don't know what size you need, but I'm gonna try the 215/45-17
     
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    #2 cristo, Sep 18, 2015
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    Try the Continental ExtremeContact DW summer tire (not the DWS all season)
    It's 3 pounds lighter than the RE760, has a comfortable ride, is fantastic in
    wet weather, and the price and treadwear are in the same ballpark as the
    RE760.

    Only real downside is that the steering response is a little soft, but it handles
    very well despite that. If you want a tire in the same category as the RE760
    with nice stiff sidewalls and good steering response in an UHP tire, then the BFG
    g-Force Sport COMP-2 is a better tire than the RE760.

    I'd go for the DW, though. I have had them in 205/50/16 on my MINI for
    over a year now.
     
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    #3 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 18, 2015
    I'm also a big fan on the Conti DW's.
    I've upgraded to Star Specs as my summer street tire on the MINI, but will probably put Conti DW's on my daily driver when I buy summer wheels for it.
     
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    #4 MCS02, Sep 18, 2015
    Thanks guys. I did not plan on getting tires yet but I woke up to a screw in one and was told it is to close to the side wall to fix
     
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    #6 jcauseyfd, Sep 19, 2015
    As others have said, Conti DW is good tire. I just switched from Bridgestone to the BFG Sport Comp 2 about a week ago, so can't really comment on the difference yet.
     
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    #7 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 19, 2015
    The F1's are good tires, I've run them in the past. IIRC they got noisy as they wore down, but otherwise I liked them a lot.

    And I could definitely burn through some Dunlop coupons... :)
     
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    #8 MCS02, Sep 19, 2015


    The Bridgestone have been good tires but I thought I would check with you guys. jcacuseyfd I wish you had more time to tell me the difference. and vetsvette thanks for the offer but I getting them this morning. I hate having to get tires in a hurry, I like to take my time and decide. The good thing is that the store I am using sales all three brands.

    Thanks everyone this is what makes MA great.
     
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    #9 Goldsmithy, Sep 19, 2015
    I have to Conti DWS and it is a GREAT tire for it's purpose. In southern Ohio climate, it is the perfect tire for me as we don't get as much snow as you guys up north. BUT, I don't plan on driving my MINI this winter...too many mods I want to get done by the Dragon.