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Discussion in '1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52' started by moreorless, Mar 20, 2010.

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    moreorless New Member

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    #1 moreorless, Mar 20, 2010
    I'm thinking of putting these on the MINI:

    ContiProContact SSR

    205/55/16

    If you've had experience with these tires and or this size , please share your impressions.

    Tx,

    Les
     
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    #2 lotsie, Mar 20, 2010
    My OEM Conti NON run-flats lasted 70K:Thumbsup:
    I know longer worry much about how long a tire will last, as I put way fewer miles on them each year.

    Mark
     
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    #3 goaljnky, Mar 20, 2010
    My tires would not last 70k even if I kept them in the boot. :crazy:
     
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    #4 moreorless, Mar 20, 2010
    70K!!

    You're supposed to put them ON the car.

    Not IN the car.

    Sheesh.
     
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    #5 lotsie, Mar 20, 2010
    100+ miles a day on straight bald ass prairie does not wear much on tires.

    Mark
     
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    #6 moreorless, Mar 21, 2010
    Ah yes. I remember a picture of your car with the front completely covered in smashed bugs.

    That probably affected your KPG but not tire wear.
     
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    #7 bee1000, Mar 21, 2010
    Here's a Tire Rack page showing user ratings of tires in that category (bold items are available in your size):
    Consumer Survey Results By Category

    The Continentals are ranked 5th.
     
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    #8 moreorless, Mar 21, 2010
    Thanks Bee.......one of the things I want in a tire is Run Flat. And the SSR has that.

    I'm really curious if I'll see fitment/rubbing issues on a stock R53.

    So far, no one has chimed in on that question.
     
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    #9 bee1000, Mar 21, 2010
    I did the math a little while ago, and 205/55/16 was 2% larger in circumference than stock 195/55/16. I've read that if you're within 3% you're okay as far as your gauges are concerned.
     
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    #10 goaljnky, Mar 21, 2010
    I used that same math on my engine and gained 4.5 hp. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #11 lotsie, Mar 21, 2010
    I did that math, and I can tighten my belt 1 hole:Thumbsup:

    Not to worried about the speedo on mine, it reads in KMs only, and even though I can convert pretty fast, close is good enough.

    Mark
     
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    #12 moreorless, Apr 5, 2010
    Ok....got the new Conti RUNFLATS in 205/55/16 mounted a couple of days ago. Smoother ride (for the time being), quieter (for the time being). I'm satisfied.

    Here's a pic.........

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    Oh.....and did I mention that they are RUNFLATS?
     

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