Will new run flats get me through winter?
#1
Will new run flats get me through winter?
I bought 07 MCS about 2 months ago and have about 1200 miles on the car. I was wondering if I need to get Goodyear all season F1 or will the stock Dunlops get me through the maryland winter which is usually not that harsh (baltimore area)
Edit : Forgot to add I have 17" wheels. 205-45-17
Thanks
chandresh
Edit : Forgot to add I have 17" wheels. 205-45-17
Thanks
chandresh
#3
Since you somehow missed the other thread that is discussing the exact same thing right now:https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...php?t=116063If your roads get cleared pretty quickly, you might get by just fine. Performance tires and cold temps don't work well together, though, even if there isn't any snow on the pavement.
#4
They will if you live in Hawaii. Winters are sunny and 75 with a bit more rain now and then.
Talk to others in your area and see if they have had the need for winter tires or good All Season tires or if summer tires will do (and drive slowly).
Do they plow snow in your area? If so then All Season tires sound better to me.
I lasted 5 winters in Chicago on cheap generic All season tires on both cars but I didn't have a MINI.
Talk to others in your area and see if they have had the need for winter tires or good All Season tires or if summer tires will do (and drive slowly).
Do they plow snow in your area? If so then All Season tires sound better to me.
I lasted 5 winters in Chicago on cheap generic All season tires on both cars but I didn't have a MINI.
#5
I can wait till temperatures drop a little and see how its affecting my ride but then I guess it might just be safer to get some good all season and stick with them. I will just get rid of the fun flats and sell them on marketplace here.
Thanks for your input guys.
PS: I just moved here about 3 months ago so don't know much about winters. But from what I saw from last year when I was visiting, there wasn't much snow and whatever little they had, it got cleared pretty fast.
#6
Does he have all season or performance? I m assuming you are refering to the performance dunlops. If he did fine in chicago, then i m sure they will work
But then shipping charges will cost me more than the tires! .. kidding
I can wait till temperatures drop a little and see how its affecting my ride but then I guess it might just be safer to get some good all season and stick with them. I will just get rid of the fun flats and sell them on marketplace here.
Sorry about that. You are right . I don't know how I missed that.
Thanks for your input guys.
PS: I just moved here about 3 months ago so don't know much about winters. But from what I saw from last year when I was visiting, there wasn't much snow and whatever little they had, it got cleared pretty fast.
But then shipping charges will cost me more than the tires! .. kidding
I can wait till temperatures drop a little and see how its affecting my ride but then I guess it might just be safer to get some good all season and stick with them. I will just get rid of the fun flats and sell them on marketplace here.
Sorry about that. You are right . I don't know how I missed that.
Thanks for your input guys.
PS: I just moved here about 3 months ago so don't know much about winters. But from what I saw from last year when I was visiting, there wasn't much snow and whatever little they had, it got cleared pretty fast.
Keep on snow tires for the winter- studless vs studded
Keep on All season tires for year round use- non runflat All Seasons might be better than Runflat All Seasons- but tires do vary a lot.
Always drive slower in the snow and watch for snowfall with freezing and thawing then cold that makes roads icy and slick.
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You can ask around at work and see what others do-
Keep on snow tires for the winter- studless vs studded
Keep on All season tires for year round use- non runflat All Seasons might be better than Runflat All Seasons- but tires do vary a lot.
Always drive slower in the snow and watch for snowfall with freezing and thawing then cold that makes roads icy and slick.
Keep on snow tires for the winter- studless vs studded
Keep on All season tires for year round use- non runflat All Seasons might be better than Runflat All Seasons- but tires do vary a lot.
Always drive slower in the snow and watch for snowfall with freezing and thawing then cold that makes roads icy and slick.
Originally Posted by muggy
I would say drive like you have a corolla and you'll be fine.
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http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=EZ3&url=/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=87
Finished
1 Pirelli PZero Nero M&S (Ultra High Performance All-Season) 225/45R17
- What We Liked: Civilized road manners while being easy to drive at its limits
- What We'd Improve: Wet traction
- Conclusion: A tire focused on dry traction and ride quality
- What We Liked: Initial steering response and overall traction, especially in the wet
- What We'd Improve: A little more linear responsiveness
- Conclusion: A great performer with lots of wet and dry traction
- Latest Test Rank: 2nd (very close)
- What We Liked: Solid road handling
- What We'd Improve: Wet and dry traction
- Conclusion: A former class-leader that's beginning to show its age
- Latest Test Rank: 3rd
- What We Liked: Road manners and handling
- What We'd Improve: A little more dry and wet grip
- Conclusion: A popular tire featuring an all-season personality
- Latest Test Rank: 4th
In stock sized 205/45-17 there is only the Avon M550
In 215/45-17 you have many to choose from
Avon Tech M550 from $99 each
Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season from $130 each
Last edited by Alex@tirerack; 10-11-2007 at 02:42 PM. Reason: added tracking inforation, giving NAM more click thru credit!
#11
Yep, you want to make sure you can keep good traction so as not to mess up that gorgeous paint !!
FWIW, I drove on run-flats through an entire winter before I swapped them out a few months ago. They did fine last winter. Of course, I don't recall driving through any snow that was deeper than maybe 3 or 4 inches.
I think that would be the case for you, too. The roads around here are kept pretty clear during the winter... I'll hand it to the plow crews, they work long hours.
This winter I'll be running on Goodrich Traction T/A's on the recommendation of Alex from the Tire Rack. But I didn't change from the runflats for their lack of performance in the snow. I changed because I didn't like the stiff ride of the runflats.
FWIW, I drove on run-flats through an entire winter before I swapped them out a few months ago. They did fine last winter. Of course, I don't recall driving through any snow that was deeper than maybe 3 or 4 inches.
I think that would be the case for you, too. The roads around here are kept pretty clear during the winter... I'll hand it to the plow crews, they work long hours.
This winter I'll be running on Goodrich Traction T/A's on the recommendation of Alex from the Tire Rack. But I didn't change from the runflats for their lack of performance in the snow. I changed because I didn't like the stiff ride of the runflats.
#12
The Avons test results are here
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=EZ3&url=/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=55
And i looked at reviews from mini owners and they all seem to be happy with them
Chris,
Did you have performance run flats or all season runflats?
Last edited by Alex@tirerack; 10-11-2007 at 02:39 PM. Reason: ad
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Ah! I was browsing the other thread.. and found these great set of all seasons which are pretty cheap as well..
https://www.edgeracing.com/tire/5560/
Falken Ziex Ze 912
Any feedback on them? They are just(?) $82 and I think I can get the whole set under $400 shipped.. add another $100 for installation and i will be set
https://www.edgeracing.com/tire/5560/
Falken Ziex Ze 912
Any feedback on them? They are just(?) $82 and I think I can get the whole set under $400 shipped.. add another $100 for installation and i will be set
#16
Option for All Seasons Tires...
If you don't get the sport package, then on the 3rd step in the configurator, select Wheels, and scroll over to the end of the options. The last item is All Season tires.
I live in Michigan, so I ordered the all seasons - hope they work for me! My MINI is due at the dealers tomorrow - hopefully I'll have it middle of the week!
#17
My original equipment Dunlop all-season runflats were very poor in snow. Okay on dry cold pavement. Not dangerous, just more slipping then I expected and I had to drive more carefully in winter weather.
I think it depends on what you are after. If you want to have spirited fun drives during the winter I'd say they are unacceptable. If you just want to get to work, they probably will get you there.
I think it depends on what you are after. If you want to have spirited fun drives during the winter I'd say they are unacceptable. If you just want to get to work, they probably will get you there.
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I bought 07 MCS about 2 months ago and have about 1200 miles on the car. I was wondering if I need to get Goodyear all season F1 or will the stock Dunlops get me through the maryland winter which is usually not that harsh (baltimore area)
Edit : Forgot to add I have 17" wheels. 205-45-17
Thanks
chandresh
Edit : Forgot to add I have 17" wheels. 205-45-17
Thanks
chandresh
I am considering doing the same.
#21
You had run-flats, right ?
Did you have a problem finding a shop around here that would/could remove the run-flats ? We took ours to 3 different shops before we found one that could remove them. And another place refused to even try. The shop that did get them off charged us an extra fee for the low profile run-flats. :impatient
No more run-flats for me !!!
Did you have a problem finding a shop around here that would/could remove the run-flats ? We took ours to 3 different shops before we found one that could remove them. And another place refused to even try. The shop that did get them off charged us an extra fee for the low profile run-flats. :impatient
No more run-flats for me !!!
#22
I paid $146 each at my local Goodyear dealer installed.
Runflats from what I hear, are not as good in general since they are so hard, but they should work if they are all season indicated. If they are considered summer performance tires, then just forget it, runflats or not.
I also live on Long Island. You are in VT? I may have gone the route with snows and swapped them out once April came. It snows more than a few inches in Vermont? Right. Avoid summer performance and dress your MINI for where you live is the best guide.
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