So, I need a new set of tires. I have some some research and have a few options I am looking at. Here is my dilemma. I live in southern Louisiana. Every review I can find is on summer or winter tires.

Living in such a warm climate, I only use one set for the whole year. I am having trouble finding reviews on all season 205 45r17 runflats.

The last tire I replaced I was in a pinch and the dealer was the only option. i never want to spend that much for a tire again!

Does anyone have any suggestions on any all season run flat tires? Or, would summer tires be ok?

Second question while I am posting. My front tires wear very unevenly and I need to have my alignment checked. I know places offer 1-5 year alignment services and was looking for insight on what I should do.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

 

So, with more searching I have decided to ditch the run flats. I already have AAA and will just pick up a pack of slime.

I am considering getting a full set of Ventus v12 evo k110. At only 352 before shipping, I find it hard to justify buying one runflat. That, and two of my tires currently have lots of tread left, but have each has a screw in them.

The tires seem to be reviewed highly and have good results. Anyone have any additional input/recommendations on the tires or alignment issue?

 

I just put on a set of the Hankooks, I've got about 1200 miles on them so far. What a change from runflats. Great tire for the price

Of course, I will be putting all-seasons on in a couple of months, we get snow and cold weather up here

 

I just had the Yokohama AVID EnVigor's installed on MiniMee... they have a 560 Utqg ...if they get 60K that will be great.. so far much quieter and the ride is smoother..

 

The Continental run flats ride like regular tires. Just had mine with 500 miles on the new 2010 MINI switched over at Les Schwab to new chrome bling bling wheels. (The dealership said they couldn't get me in for a simple wheel change out for 12 days! Les Schwab did it in an hour, no appt needed).

Prefer the safety of a self sealing tire that will not leave you stranded even when completely flat.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ProContact+SSR

 

I have heard that Nitto tires were great. If I run 195 55R 16 on my clubman can I put a 205 45 R 16 on it. The Runflats suck. too noisy

 

Those should fit fine...

I agree that the Nitto Neo Gens are a good buy, but I run the Kumho ASX in a 215/45 -17 on my car. Between my '03 MCS JCW and my '09 Clubman S this is my second set and while they're only about a 30K tire, they're really quiet, smooth and they hold the balance well so you don't have to rebalance them all the time. I also track both cars and find they're very progressive with good turn-in and plenty of grip. They're also really good in the rain,at least till you get down to the wear bars like I did with the last set!

 

I just put a set of Michelin Exalta PE2 215/45/17 non-runflat summer tires on my 2009 JCW. I like them a lot and they not only ride nice but I can now hear myself think because they have 90% less road noise then the Dunlops I just removed.

Go to the tire rack site and you can get reviews and information on a lot of different tires.

 

The Kooks Evo are very good, they are summer.
So are the Nitto NeoGens and the Falken ZE-912 for all-around all-seasons.

 

I am having a hard time decided between two tires I can get locally. A set of Nitto Neogen 205 40 17 and a set of Yokohama ENVigors that are 205 45 17. Price is fairly close, but if it drive the 50 miles to get the Neogen's I can save about $100. Any input?

 

I would get my dealer to try to match the price and if close I would get them from him. I like buying things like that at a dealer close to my home so if I did have a problem I could get it fixed right away.
My Michelin dealer gave me the neighborhood discount. All I had to do was ask. Plus I'm getting A $70.00 rebate back from Michelin.
It's bad enough my Mini dealer is around fifty miles from my house.

 

Yeah. The deal is in that same town fifty miles away. Thankfully, I go there a few times a month anyway. The commute is not bad at all and I do if fairly often. Though, I found out that the Nittos are only rated for 60k while the Yokohama are rated for 60k. I'm probably going with the Yokos.

 

The Yoko's are a little taller since they're a 45 series compared to the 40 series on the Nittos, that will have the effect of taller final gear ratio....

I bought 215/45 - 17 Nitto's for my car....they fit just fine and give just a little wider footprint.

Check Tire Rack for things like wet/dry performance and noise levels.

The Nitto's are pretty quiet and very good in the wet, I've driven a set of them. I don't know about the Yokos.....

 

I went with the Yokohama AVID ENVigor's after reviewing the specs and reviews (Tire Rack). They have great ratings for wet & dry traction and are evey good in light snow (not an issue for you) They have a 560 UTGH wear rating and have a 5 yr/60,000 mile warranty on V rated (149 mph) ENVigors and 5 yr/45,000 mile warranty on W (168 mph) rated ENVigors.

I opted to go for 215/45/17's (instead of the 205's) on my '02 MCS for a couple reasons;
1) Wanted a taller tire to correct spedo error. My spedo always read a couple mph low (compared to my GPS) and now only reads ~1mph low.
2) Taller tire looks nicer on the car, fills the wheel wells better on a stock hieght MINI. With sock wheels and stock suspension there are no rubbing issues with the taller wider tires.
3) I wanted the W rated tires and they are not available in the 205/45/17's. 205's are only available V rated.

So far (week and a half) they meet or exceed my expectations. They ride nice, very smooth, better than my Goodyear F1's (also non-runflats) and are MUCH MUCH quieter . I can't even hear the Yoko's while the F1's made my MINI sound like a tractor trailer truck. They were so bad I put Dynamating in my MINI to help kill the tire noise, probably why I can't even hear the Yoko's.



'02 Liquid Yellow MCS

 

Well guys, thanks everyone for the help. Pulled the trigger on a set of ENVigor's. Getting them installed later today.

 

but the tirerack review says they're not as quiet/smooth as the
Firestone Precision Sport (High Performance All-Season)
Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S (High Performance All-Season)
Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 (H&V) (High Performance All-Season)

here's the test video http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=129

 

Highest Treadwear rating I hate to have anyone touch my cars... and finding someone that won't ruin rims is a pain... I don't live in a big city where I have lots of choices with custom rim superstores.. more mom and pops and some smaller chains that treat a aluminum rim the same as at tractor rim.... I had one place that placed the tire on the face of the rims from my SLK.. lubed them up on one side and spun them around to lube up the otherside.. after rolling them across the garage floor... and we have lot's of sand.. and after buying a set of rims they don't want you to ever come back