18" tires and wheels
#1
#2
I'm running with the Falkens FK 452 215/40/18 in my Mini. I have them on my AMG and MCSC and cannot say enough about them. Very quiet tire and good thread wear which was a major concern due to the convertible noise. I went with the 40 profile, although it increased the circumference a bit (my speedo is off now), I wanted to maintain some comfort.
Edge racing has some great prices on these and other tires. Check them out
http://www.edgeracing.com/tires/2154018/
Edge racing has some great prices on these and other tires. Check them out
http://www.edgeracing.com/tires/2154018/
#3
Im running the cheapest Hankooks available for 215/35/18's. They have lasted me 44K miles. I could probably go to 60K on them but my front left tire has major grand canyon cracking going on. I am going to see how far I can push it until it blows. Great tire btw. Still handles great after all the miles and abuse. You can pick them up for like $75-80 a tire which is crazy cheap.
#5
see
http://www.centerlinewheels.com/whee...ehicle&data=32
For tires you can try-
205/40-18 (stock MINI size like JCW wheels)
Ultra High Performance Summer tires
Yokohama S.Drive $138 each 300 treadwear
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....rtnum=04YR8SXL
Edited based on EVO tyre review results (see below)
If you don't mind stiffer sidewall then these are also good for street driving-
In 215/35-18
Ultra High Performance Summer tires
General exclaim UHP $85 each 380 treadwear (comfortable tire)
Avon Tech M500 $88 each 280 treadwear
Or in Ultra High Performance All Season tires
Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season $134 each 420 treadwear
Kumho ecsta ASX $100 each 420 treadwear
Continental ContiExtreme Contact $105 400 treadwear
Sumitomo HTR+ $91 each 360 treadwear
Or in High Performance All Season tires
Kumho Ecsta AST $75 each 400 treadwear (more a value tire)
Last edited by minihune; 11-08-2007 at 09:47 PM.
#6
Yokohama S.Drives got HORRIBLE test results in the Sept issue of EVO. I'd avoid like the plague - they did a summer tire test....the new Yokohama was at the bottom (the new Goodyear Asymmetric cleaned up).
I had the Parada Spec-2 in 215/35/18 and was quite happy with them, especially for the price. The A/S GY F1's would be a perfect choice for year round use if snow or cold temps are an issue.
I had the Parada Spec-2 in 215/35/18 and was quite happy with them, especially for the price. The A/S GY F1's would be a perfect choice for year round use if snow or cold temps are an issue.
Last edited by PGT; 11-08-2007 at 05:20 PM.
#7
Yokohama S.Drives got HORRIBLE test results in the Sept issue of EVO. I'd avoid like the plague - they did a summer tire test....the new Yokohama was at the bottom (the new Goodyear Asymmetric cleaned up).
I had the Parada Spec-2 in 215/35/18 and was quite happy with them, especially for the price. The A/S GY F1's would be a perfect choice for year round use if snow or cold temps are an issue.
I had the Parada Spec-2 in 215/35/18 and was quite happy with them, especially for the price. The A/S GY F1's would be a perfect choice for year round use if snow or cold temps are an issue.
If the tests were primarily for good handling in wet or dry then the S.drive may not be a good choice. If the test car was very high powered compared to the MINI then you have to make adjustments for the differences in the cars.
The OP was looking for a tire for:
basic transportation
Sticky (enough)
Not wearing out in 6 months
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#8
You recommended the S.Drive (based solely on a MINI size and Tire Rack being a NAM vendor). The EVO test results against other tires in class were the S.Drive placing (near) dead last. What does it matter what car they tested on? Braking and wet/dry handling have no relationship to 'power'. The dataset is still valuable whether the tires were tested on a Yugo or Ferrari.
#9
#10
A VW GTI was used for testing (quite similar to a Cooper S actually). Blind testing (tires were covered until driver was in car - same driver for all tests).
All tires were with 225/45/17 - winner of each gets 100pts and the rest a percentage based on how close to the test leader.. Test were: Lap Times, Lateral G, Subjective, Straightline Acceleration, Wet Corning, Wet Braking, Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance
Results:
1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
2. Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
3. Continental ContiSport Contact3
4. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
5. Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
6. Pirelli PZero Nero
7. Kumho Ecsta SPT
8. Dunlop Sport MAXX
9. Yokohama S.Drive
Comments about the S.Drive: "Lowest rolling resistance and a set of low to middling scores in the dry tests were the Yoko's high spots. It came dead last in all the wet tests, generating so little grip that in the straight-line braking it took a massive 12.1m (38ft!) further than the best tyre"
Interesting sidenote - they tried a few sets with 225/40/18 to see how things would change - the car was 2.5sec slower around the course, despite having more treadwidth and shorter sidewalls
All tires were with 225/45/17 - winner of each gets 100pts and the rest a percentage based on how close to the test leader.. Test were: Lap Times, Lateral G, Subjective, Straightline Acceleration, Wet Corning, Wet Braking, Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance
Results:
1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
2. Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
3. Continental ContiSport Contact3
4. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
5. Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
6. Pirelli PZero Nero
7. Kumho Ecsta SPT
8. Dunlop Sport MAXX
9. Yokohama S.Drive
Comments about the S.Drive: "Lowest rolling resistance and a set of low to middling scores in the dry tests were the Yoko's high spots. It came dead last in all the wet tests, generating so little grip that in the straight-line braking it took a massive 12.1m (38ft!) further than the best tyre"
Interesting sidenote - they tried a few sets with 225/40/18 to see how things would change - the car was 2.5sec slower around the course, despite having more treadwidth and shorter sidewalls
#11
#12
You recommended the S.Drive (based solely on a MINI size and Tire Rack being a NAM vendor). The EVO test results against other tires in class were the S.Drive placing (near) dead last. What does it matter what car they tested on? Braking and wet/dry handling have no relationship to 'power'. The dataset is still valuable whether the tires were tested on a Yugo or Ferrari.
It's looking bad for the S.drive though based on that EVO review.
Interesting how Yokohama can release a "modern" tire like that. Maybe it was made for a MINIvan.
Not much else for tire reviews for the S.drive
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresearch....y=Summer+Tires
Anyone own the S.Drive and use them on a MINI????
I'm trying to look up the Goodyear F1 Asymmetic (new from UK)
I see only 245/40-18 at tirerack for $235 each
Hopefully more coming later.
http://www.goodyeartires.com/eagle/eagle_allTires.html
F1 Asymmetic not yet listed.
Last edited by minihune; 11-08-2007 at 09:56 PM.
#13
For the OP.
Another possible street tire in
205/40-18 in Ultra High Performance All Season tires
Toyo Proxes 4 $114 each 300 treadwear, 20.5 lbs.
Or in
215/40-18 (24.8" tire diameter- slightly taller than stock)
Falken Ziex Ze-912 $112 each 360 treadwear 21.7 lbs (UHP All Season tire)
Toyo Proxes 4 $118 each
Falken Fk452 $125 each 300 treadwear 22.5 lbs (UHP Summer tire)
Toyo Proxes T1R $135 each 280 treadwear 22 lbs (Max performance Summer tire)
(some of these also in 215/35-18)
Another possible street tire in
205/40-18 in Ultra High Performance All Season tires
Toyo Proxes 4 $114 each 300 treadwear, 20.5 lbs.
Or in
215/40-18 (24.8" tire diameter- slightly taller than stock)
Falken Ziex Ze-912 $112 each 360 treadwear 21.7 lbs (UHP All Season tire)
Toyo Proxes 4 $118 each
Falken Fk452 $125 each 300 treadwear 22.5 lbs (UHP Summer tire)
Toyo Proxes T1R $135 each 280 treadwear 22 lbs (Max performance Summer tire)
(some of these also in 215/35-18)
Last edited by minihune; 11-08-2007 at 10:13 PM.
#15
http://www.eaglef1.eu/ - no good MINI stuff it seems for the new Goodyears besides 215/45/17, but I'm sure they will come in time.
I checked it out for the UK site.
Only that size you mentioned as a potential.
Could we get lucky and get anything else in 17" or even in 15" or 16"?
Heck, I like putting Max performance tires on my MINI for daily driving.
It's darn fun.
#16
#17
I just can't!:lol :
Maybe next week.
#18
#19
Bridgestone Potenza = awsome. Of course when the bridgestone comercial is on you can smile at the end, when the MINI slides around into the gas station.
But seriously I have 18's for daily driving, I beat the hell out of them and I think I can get 2 1/2 -3 years with them. I do have steelies and winter tires for a few months.
But seriously I have 18's for daily driving, I beat the hell out of them and I think I can get 2 1/2 -3 years with them. I do have steelies and winter tires for a few months.
Last edited by totamdu; 11-09-2007 at 11:16 AM.
#20
T18dryver,
I would have to agree on brownflyer's review of the Falken Fk452. The tire will give you a comfortable quiet ride and also give you the performance handeling you are looking for in wet and dry conditions. I suggest the 215/35R18 to keep them at stock height, but if you want a bit more side wall you can go 215/40R18. Just remember that the 40 series sidewall will affect your speedometer and odometer readings. You can check out our tire availability at www.edgeracing.com. If you have any other questions just let me know.
Leo Barrios
800-489-5353 x211
leo@edgeracing.com
http://www.edgeracing.com
*If you place an order on-line, please refer to Leo as your salesperson. Thank you*
I would have to agree on brownflyer's review of the Falken Fk452. The tire will give you a comfortable quiet ride and also give you the performance handeling you are looking for in wet and dry conditions. I suggest the 215/35R18 to keep them at stock height, but if you want a bit more side wall you can go 215/40R18. Just remember that the 40 series sidewall will affect your speedometer and odometer readings. You can check out our tire availability at www.edgeracing.com. If you have any other questions just let me know.
Leo Barrios
800-489-5353 x211
leo@edgeracing.com
http://www.edgeracing.com
*If you place an order on-line, please refer to Leo as your salesperson. Thank you*
#23
Sounds like it's to late to chime in but I know there are some in my Mini Group that run a 215/40/18's which is what I would get to do it over again. I run a 215/35/18 Pirelli pzero nero. I would love a little bit more tire under me. Some of our group (including me in a 16") run the NItto Neo Gen's which I really like as well.
#24
Sounds like it's to late to chime in but I know there are some in my Mini Group that run a 215/40/18's which is what I would get to do it over again. I run a 215/35/18 Pirelli pzero nero. I would love a little bit more tire under me. Some of our group (including me in a 16") run the NItto Neo Gen's which I really like as well.
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