1st Gen R50 Cooper Most liked posts in thread: Snow tires on the Coop.

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  1. papa-j

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    #21 papa-j, Mar 21, 2014
    and the thin tall digging tire wins

    Yes - a different set for winter is a good plan.

    Earlier part of thread "I have185-65-15 Blizzaks on oem 8-spokes for Winter use."

    "I" have the wider-than-185 variety of winter performance tire and frankly the thinner tall digging tire (185-65) wins ! :biggrin5: Mine have too much slip in the deeper + packed of this winter's crapola.
     
  2. M1N1

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    #22 M1N1, Mar 22, 2014
    Okay, so the general opinion is that an extra set of rims is a good thing. Next question. How much to pay for a set of 15" OEM rims?
     
  3. Dave.0

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    #23 Dave.0, Mar 22, 2014
    Since they are for winter abuse who cares if they are OEM or aftermarket? Just search eBay and I would say $400 max for the set of rims.
     
  4. ScottinBend

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    #24 ScottinBend, Mar 22, 2014
    Tire Rack always has some great deals on winter tire packages.
     
  5. ZippyNH

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    #25 ZippyNH, Mar 22, 2014
    Well...
    on my gen1 I bought a set of gen2 15 rims...$300, nearly new (6 months of use) WITH TPMS...
    then sold the TPMS, and the tires (had them removed when I installed my snows)...RIMS WERE BASICALLY FREE....
    I did drive a few hours to get them.....so it took a tank of gas and part of my day...
     
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    #27 Crashton, Mar 22, 2014
    I store mine in the corner of the garage with a plastic bag from the local tire shop covering them. Keep the tires away from electric motors.

    Great find & price on the wheels! :Thumbsup:
     
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