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Can i change from 195/45/17 to 205/40/17 on my R56 Cooper s??


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TURBO.

Thu Feb 12 2009, 09:43AM

Minimogel

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Hi all as the title surgests. My mini has done abt 17k mile from new still with the original run flats on. Abt 5k mile ago i swapped the front tires with the rears so as to gain even wear so i could replace all of them at once. Now i have noticed a bulge in my front drivers side tire on the outer wall. So i think its time to change the set. At the moment i have run flats 195/45/17 all round, but want to change to non run flats 205/40/17. Firstly is this possible? will my rims accept this slightly wider tire? Also will i have a problem with my tires sensors i.e. will they trigger the dash light. meanng the only place i can get tires changed is BMW?

Thanks all

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Charlotte

Thu Feb 12 2009, 01:44PM

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James,

I can help on a few points.

Yes you can change to non runflats - most people appear to.

I have just changed to non runflats and there is no issue with runflat sensors on mine.

There is a tyre recommendation thread on here and also a massive one on mini2 which might help on not only sizes but also what makes or tyre to get.

I hope that helps.

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Trowbridge

Thu Feb 12 2009, 06:14PM

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Id have thought your current tyres would be 205/45/17 as thats standard fit on mini 17" wheels. So the 205/40s would be a lower profile than standard fit which may put your speedo out slightly.

Dave

Thu Feb 12 2009, 08:19PM

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http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?faq=faq_wheels_tyres#faq_faq_aftermarket_wheels Worthwhile read

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TURBO.

Fri Feb 13 2009, 03:13PM

Minimogel

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Ah trowbridge, i was being so simple. they are 205 standard lol. well i have ordered some 215/40/17 which are going on tomorrow yey. no more bulge and some sexy low profiles. I have just had the new bilstein coilover kit fitted you see so i can change the ride heigth 30-60mm so i have the car really low, now it will look right with some thin rubber.

thanks for the input ladies and gents.