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  1. Crashton

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    #21 Crashton, Oct 6, 2011
    Those look good... :Thumbsup:
     
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    #22 Sideways, Oct 7, 2011
    Cant say i am a fan of those particular rims the dealer is willing to swap, but i do like a nice set of black rims...especially on a pepper white with black roof...

    Mmmmmmmm, thats good stuff
     
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    #23 dannyhavok, Oct 10, 2011
    That's a little like trying to use a canoe to traverse a highway. Many reviews on TireRack for summers HP tires I was considering had complaints of "These sucked in the snow!"

    Well, no kidding. You aren't supposed to drive with them in the snow!

    :drool
     
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    #25 jorn, Oct 11, 2011
    As I research and am given time to ponder, I wonder if I should tell the dealer that I'd like to "trade down" (?) to non run-flats. I'd love to hear all your thoughts on this.
     
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    #26 rkw, Oct 11, 2011
    Not possible from the dealer except for 15" wheels (which don't fit an MCS). MINI supplies only runflats except for 15" on the non-S Cooper.

    Unless you can convince the dealer to deliver the car with aftermarket tires (very unlikely).
     
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    #27 jorn, Oct 11, 2011
    Then I think what I'll do is save my pennies for a set of rims and summer tires.

    I suppose I'd best have change set aside for the TPMS, too, eh? :-/
     
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    #28 jorn, Dec 15, 2011
    Finally got them on. Dealer put on a set of Conti Pro Contact SSRs. Seem like a nice tire, solid and none too loud in the time I've driven them. It's my understanding the Sales dept "ate" the cost.

    Now, to save up for a nice 17" summer tire/wheel set. ;)
     
  8. iwashmycar

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    #29 iwashmycar, Dec 16, 2011
    Good call. Those Contis are not all that bad in snow and rain.
     
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