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| HyperViper |
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  Registered Member #358 Joined: Fri Mar 02 2007, 12:00AMLocation: Alton, Hants Posts: 1281 | All I am changing my wheels, and am going to take this as an opportunity to ditch my runflats. It costs me £140 a corner each time I get a flat, they can't be reparired etc etc.... I have a standard spec unmodified MCS and am looking for a tyre that won't break the bank but will give me better ride than the runflats. The new wheels are 17". Any of you lovely people got any recommendations - make, cost etc? If I have missed any critical info that you need to recommend, let me know! Phil Image: http:// www.scnm.co.uk/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ normal_Phils% 20sig.jpg Another MK Photos Production | ||
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| Joanne |
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SCNM naughtiest Member & I will always have sweets for ya!  Registered Member #326 Joined: Tue Jan 09 2007, 12:00AMLocation: Birmingham Posts: 1743 | I had Avon zz3 on my last S and they were really good in all weathers and gave me loads more grip. You can get them for around £70 each maybe cheaper . Image: http:// i46.photobucket.com/ albums/f115/ missjoannemoore/ 4690_1174979335858_1 269308848_48684.jpg | ||
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| HyperViper |
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| Registered Member #358 Joined: Fri Mar 02 2007, 12:00AMLocation: Alton, Hants Posts: 1281 | Thanks Jo - found them for about £92 a corner at the mo... I seem to remember a past thread saying good things about Nankangs (Dave?). I have found 205/45 R17 84V for just about £60 a corner fitted. I do less that 6k miles a year and no track days - anyone have an opinion on these or know if I can get them cheaper? Also recall someone saying Toyos were pretty good? [ Edited Sat Feb 21 2009, 06:18PM ] Image: http:// www.scnm.co.uk/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ normal_Phils% 20sig.jpg Another MK Photos Production | ||
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| MINI Poser |
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P.C. Red Fox  Registered Member #18 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 3940 | I got Toyos on my fronts and they are alright...I thinK? Dont do track days so no idea what they are like, but seem to be ok! Mine were £104 exc. vat when I got them a year 1/2 ago. Image: http://www.scnm.net/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ 48894%255B1%255D.jpg | ||
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| Mini S Mad |
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The Chilli Clan Registered Member #633 Joined: Wed Oct 01 2008, 06:05AMLocation: Haywards Heath Posts: 447 | I perosanlly have had toyo proxies t1r's since the summer after much deliberation - i have had no quibbles with them & think there fab, even in the snow!! they were expensive but well worth the money. Depends on your budget!! I perosnally used - http://www.tyretraders.com/TyreSearch/ & they were fantastic There also blackcircles, Verdestein tyre, tyre shopper cant comment on service but worth a look Good luck Image: ww.scnm.co.uk/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ thumb_m_Imported% 20Photos% 2000037.jpg  Perfectionist mini s  Mini Obseesed  | ||
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| denise |
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 Registered Member #424 Joined: Fri Jun 22 2007, 09:15PMLocation: portsmouth Posts: 561 | I have kumos bout 70 quid a tyre | ||
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| P.C. Red Fox Registered Member #18 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 3940 | TR1s....that was the name!! Cheers Dawn! Image: http://www.scnm.net/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ 48894%255B1%255D.jpg | ||
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| Charlotte |
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Is my MINI the only one without a name? Registered Member #267 Joined: Sat Sep 23 2006, 11:00PMLocation: Bournemouth Posts: 912 | As said in the pm Phil i am on Yokohama Parada Spec 2's but the other choice was the TR1's. The Toyo's are slightly cheaper but its a few pounds so minimal. Cant say i have heard good stuff about Nankangs - Avon appear to be better. I bought mine (and always buy tyres from Pro Tyre - there are a few around and they have a website). I trust them with the wheels and they are more likely to negotiate than larger chains if you get a price elsewhere. Kwik Fit were doing a deal if you buy four tyres on Continental and Michelin i think, but i am not sure if it is still on - the prices were very good. [ Edited Sat Feb 21 2009, 08:44PM ] Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/cu.kev/sig-1.jpg | ||
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| The Chilli Clan Registered Member #633 Joined: Wed Oct 01 2008, 06:05AMLocation: Haywards Heath Posts: 447 | No probs mate!!  Image: ww.scnm.co.uk/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ thumb_m_Imported% 20Photos% 2000037.jpg Perfectionist mini s Mini Obseesed | ||
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| HyperViper |
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| Registered Member #358 Joined: Fri Mar 02 2007, 12:00AMLocation: Alton, Hants Posts: 1281 | Thanks guys for the suggestions - anyone got any opinions on the Nankangs? Image: http:// www.scnm.co.uk/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ normal_Phils% 20sig.jpg Another MK Photos Production | ||
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| HyperViper |
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| Registered Member #358 Joined: Fri Mar 02 2007, 12:00AMLocation: Alton, Hants Posts: 1281 | Went on TyreTraders as suggested and can bet the Toyo Proxes at £78.78 a corner fitted inc VAT: TOYO 205/45R17.88W PXT1-R REINFORCED They also have the Nankangs at £60.32 a corner fitted inc VAT: NANKANG 205/45R17.84V NS2 And there are also Avons at £82.23 a corner fitted inc VAT: AVON 205/45R17 88W ZZ3 RF Thoughts??? Image: http:// www.scnm.co.uk/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ normal_Phils% 20sig.jpg Another MK Photos Production | ||
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| Matt |
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SCNM Paparazzi  Registered Member #14 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMLocation: In a field somewhere Posts: 709 | I remember Max saying he liked the Nankangs but a friend of mine at work had them on his Golf and they didn't last very long (around 6-8 months). They might be great for the odd trackday but not so good for everyday use. Thats just my opinion, but then I've never used them myself. | ||
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| SCNM Paparazzi Registered Member #14 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMLocation: In a field somewhere Posts: 709 | Just checked the "Tyre recommendation thread" and found my above comment to be untrue. http://www.scnm.co.uk/forum-t11102.html page 11 seems to be about the Nankangs | ||
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| HyperViper |
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| Registered Member #358 Joined: Fri Mar 02 2007, 12:00AMLocation: Alton, Hants Posts: 1281 | Cheers Matt. Have to day the Toyo Proxes are winning. What a difference in price - I checked Blackcircles and they cam in at £379.84 fitted. TyreTraders for the same tyre: £315.10 fitted  Pays to ask your clubmates for advice - thanks for the heads up Dawn  Image: http:// www.scnm.co.uk/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ normal_Phils% 20sig.jpg Another MK Photos Production | ||
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| Dave |
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Mini Turbo'd Registered Member #140 Joined: Mon Mar 13 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Southampton Posts: 2487 | I cant give you a good answer as its all personal preference and the way you drive that should base your decision. Nankangs are a summer dry tyres just like Paradas so in the wet its a bit more slippery than the Avons or Toyos. They are easily the most controllable tyres I have ever driven and you can sit on the limit sliding the car around the corners with ease. No sudden break of grip. In the dry they are just glued to the tarmac but that was 215/40s R17 NS2's. Due to them being a tyre-R compound they go off after less than a hundred heat cycles and then wear factor decreases massively. Even doing 2 track days and 20K miles my old set were half worn. These are only £46inc VAT but do remember you get what you pay for so arent such an all rounder like the Avons. http://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/Special_Offers.php Toyo's are good in both the dry and wet but are more unpredicatable on the edge. Will be a big leap up from the runflats though Avons ZZ3s, useto love these tyres and are still a great compound in all conditions. You could be able to get a good deal on them somewhere Currently im running Vredesteins at the moment and even in 205/45s they are just soooooo grippy in all conditions These have to be my favourite tyres so far and are available from Dave @ ThinkMini. Not sure on costs at the moment! MINI Project 370hp and counting... : MINIProject.co.uk | ||
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| Mini Turbo'd Registered Member #140 Joined: Mon Mar 13 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Southampton Posts: 2487 | P.s. Avons in a bit wider for £316 fitted http://www.tyre-shopper.co.uk/ts/search/tyredetails.aspx?code=2154017AV1Y Forgot to say too, Runflats can be repaired like any other tyre! And dont forget to add the cost of fitting to internet searching... [ Edited Mon Feb 23 2009, 10:47AM ] MINI Project 370hp and counting... : MINIProject.co.uk | ||
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| MINI ROB |
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scnm's resident freek...  Registered Member #611 Joined: Wed Aug 13 2008, 07:46PMLocation: Stoke on trent ! Posts: 424 | ive used event tyres who are pretty awesum cost was 180 all in for 2 khumo runflats and that was fitted while i was at work ... google them and have a look as there pretty cheep Bringing the alternative to the mini !! | ||
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| HyperViper |
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| Registered Member #358 Joined: Fri Mar 02 2007, 12:00AMLocation: Alton, Hants Posts: 1281 | Thanks Dave, Rob and everyone else for your input and suggestions. Its down to the Toyos v the Avons I think. There isn't much in the price and the best I found was: TOYO 205/45R17.88W PXT1-R REINFORCED- £78.78 a corner fitted inc VAT AVON 205/45R17 88W ZZ3 RF - £82.23 a corner fitted inc VAT Both with TyreTraders. If anyone can find them cheaper around Alton/North Hants then let me know! Image: http:// www.scnm.co.uk/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ normal_Phils% 20sig.jpg Another MK Photos Production | ||
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| Mini Turbo'd Registered Member #140 Joined: Mon Mar 13 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Southampton Posts: 2487 | Toyo's £265 for 4 delivered : http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b0s457p3578 Hard to beat that offer price.... [ Edited Mon Feb 23 2009, 04:55PM ] MINI Project 370hp and counting... : MINIProject.co.uk | ||
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| HyperViper |
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| Registered Member #358 Joined: Fri Mar 02 2007, 12:00AMLocation: Alton, Hants Posts: 1281 | Hard, but not impossible.....£253.
25 delivered with TyreTraders, but I need them fitted! Image: http:// www.scnm.co.uk/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ normal_Phils% 20sig.jpg Another MK Photos Production | ||
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