Brakes Wheels 1st Gen Tires Tire advice needed

Discussion in '1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52' started by katie5k, Jul 12, 2013.

  1. katie5k

    katie5k New Member

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    My 2012 Countryman came with Pirelli Cinturato run-flat tires. Today one of them went flat. I searched at least 5 tire stores in my area and only the MINI dealer has them in-stock. BUT they can't give me an appointment for 5 days.
    Since I despise the way the run-flats handle I figure I'll replace all 4 tires. Even though the Pirellis say all season, they were useless in the snow
    Advice for a decent all-season tire?

    Thanks!
     
  2. ScottinBend

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    Lots of folks have had good experiences with the Continental DWS tires.

    I myself run a set of winter tires and change over to summer tires on my aftermarket wheels.
     
  3. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    ^^^^ 100 % Conni DWS are great tires for the NE Winter weather.

    Since you are from Mass. I assume you know how to drive in the snow without needing Blizzak tires on all four corners or chains.
     
  4. katie5k

    katie5k New Member

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    Tire advice

    Thanks!
    Dave O. I absolutely know how to drive in the snow. I grew up in the second hilliest city in the US.
    The only car I've ever put snow tires on was my Volvo 240 DL wagon. 4 snows and that car was a tank in the snow. I once drove from Boston to Toronto in a raging blizzard,no problems. Until the MINI I had Saabs, no snow tires and no problems with decent all seasons.
    Any other ideas? Anyone run with Michelins?
     

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