Winter Tires and Wheels for 2012 Countryman S ALL4
#1
Winter Tires and Wheels for 2012 Countryman S ALL4
Hi everyone! I have a 2012 Countryman S ALL4 with OEM 17" all-season runflat tires on her. Due to the typical harsh winters here in MA, I am looking into getting a set of winter tires and wheels for her. The OEM tire size for my MINI is 205/55-17. Since we get both ice and snow, I am looking for tires that perform well in both conditions, in addition to wet and dry conditions. I would prefer run-flats since I don't have a spare tire and drive a distance through some remote areas. Should I be looking at tires that have the BMW/MINI approved "star" on them? I have heard great things about the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R tires, but don't know if they will fit on my MINI. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
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#2
if you lack knowledge of winter tires and options, i highly suggest calling
Alex @ tirerack
Alex Mouroulis | Sales Specialist
__________________________________________________ ________
Tire Rack
7101 Vorden Parkway
South Bend, IN 46628
O: 888 428 8355 ext. 4294
O: 574 287 2345 ext. 4294
F: 574 236 7707
Alex@tirerack.com
i bought 16" mini oem alloy wheels from ecs tuning
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2011-C...oys/ES2159816/
![](http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/317618_x600.jpg)
and mounted 205/70R16 winter dunlop grandtrek tires from tirerack
i added tpms sensors so the computer would be happy
stock on left, winter on right
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-918M8yrVxZw/UKKaE29Ks6I/AAAAAAAAAdg/SLb6ANoGDHc/s640/100_1910-001.JPG)
they fit with no rubbing or interference
scott
Alex @ tirerack
Alex Mouroulis | Sales Specialist
__________________________________________________ ________
Tire Rack
7101 Vorden Parkway
South Bend, IN 46628
O: 888 428 8355 ext. 4294
O: 574 287 2345 ext. 4294
F: 574 236 7707
Alex@tirerack.com
i bought 16" mini oem alloy wheels from ecs tuning
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2011-C...oys/ES2159816/
![](http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/317618_x600.jpg)
and mounted 205/70R16 winter dunlop grandtrek tires from tirerack
i added tpms sensors so the computer would be happy
stock on left, winter on right
they fit with no rubbing or interference
scott
#3
if you lack knowledge of winter tires and options, i highly suggest calling
Alex @ tirerack
Alex Mouroulis | Sales Specialist
__________________________________________________ ________
Tire Rack
7101 Vorden Parkway
South Bend, IN 46628
O: 888 428 8355 ext. 4294
O: 574 287 2345 ext. 4294
F: 574 236 7707
Alex@tirerack.com
i bought 16" mini oem alloy wheels from ecs tuning
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2011-C...oys/ES2159816/
![](http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/317618_x600.jpg)
and mounted 205/70R16 winter dunlop grandtrek tires from tirerack
i added tpms sensors so the computer would be happy
stock on left, winter on right
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-918M8yrVxZw/UKKaE29Ks6I/AAAAAAAAAdg/SLb6ANoGDHc/s640/100_1910-001.JPG)
they fit with no rubbing or interference
scott
Alex @ tirerack
Alex Mouroulis | Sales Specialist
__________________________________________________ ________
Tire Rack
7101 Vorden Parkway
South Bend, IN 46628
O: 888 428 8355 ext. 4294
O: 574 287 2345 ext. 4294
F: 574 236 7707
Alex@tirerack.com
i bought 16" mini oem alloy wheels from ecs tuning
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2011-C...oys/ES2159816/
![](http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/317618_x600.jpg)
and mounted 205/70R16 winter dunlop grandtrek tires from tirerack
i added tpms sensors so the computer would be happy
stock on left, winter on right
they fit with no rubbing or interference
scott
#4
the oem summer 225/45R18s are 25.9" OD
the winter 205/70R16s are 27.4" OD
with the oem tires, the speedo reads 1.9 mph OVER GPS speed
with the winters, the speedo reads .6 mph UNDER GPS speed
there is no rubbing, even at full lock with the 205/70R16s, even with 4 200+ pound guys in the seats and 2 more 200+ pound guys sitting on the boot edge
a 205/75R16 rubbed at full lock
i picked up about 3/4" of ground clearance
scott
the winter 205/70R16s are 27.4" OD
with the oem tires, the speedo reads 1.9 mph OVER GPS speed
with the winters, the speedo reads .6 mph UNDER GPS speed
there is no rubbing, even at full lock with the 205/70R16s, even with 4 200+ pound guys in the seats and 2 more 200+ pound guys sitting on the boot edge
a 205/75R16 rubbed at full lock
i picked up about 3/4" of ground clearance
scott
#5
the oem summer 225/45R18s are 25.9" OD
the winter 205/70R16s are 27.4" OD
with the oem tires, the speedo reads 1.9 mph OVER GPS speed
with the winters, the speedo reads .6 mph UNDER GPS speed
there is no rubbing, even at full lock with the 205/70R16s, even with 4 200+ pound guys in the seats and 2 more 200+ pound guys sitting on the boot edge
a 205/75R16 rubbed at full lock
i picked up about 3/4" of ground clearance
scott
the winter 205/70R16s are 27.4" OD
with the oem tires, the speedo reads 1.9 mph OVER GPS speed
with the winters, the speedo reads .6 mph UNDER GPS speed
there is no rubbing, even at full lock with the 205/70R16s, even with 4 200+ pound guys in the seats and 2 more 200+ pound guys sitting on the boot edge
a 205/75R16 rubbed at full lock
i picked up about 3/4" of ground clearance
scott
#7
quick question for your snow setup
hello Scott, thank you for the testing. I have a 2014 Countryman with 18" sport run flats, seems like you also have the sports setup.
Thanks to your message, I'm going for the same setup here in Manhattan, to increase clearance and improve winter abilities.
Much obliged!!
Michael
Thanks to your message, I'm going for the same setup here in Manhattan, to increase clearance and improve winter abilities.
Much obliged!!
Michael
the oem summer 225/45R18s are 25.9" OD
the winter 205/70R16s are 27.4" OD
with the oem tires, the speedo reads 1.9 mph OVER GPS speed
with the winters, the speedo reads .6 mph UNDER GPS speed
there is no rubbing, even at full lock with the 205/70R16s, even with 4 200+ pound guys in the seats and 2 more 200+ pound guys sitting on the boot edge
a 205/75R16 rubbed at full lock
i picked up about 3/4" of ground clearance
scott
the winter 205/70R16s are 27.4" OD
with the oem tires, the speedo reads 1.9 mph OVER GPS speed
with the winters, the speedo reads .6 mph UNDER GPS speed
there is no rubbing, even at full lock with the 205/70R16s, even with 4 200+ pound guys in the seats and 2 more 200+ pound guys sitting on the boot edge
a 205/75R16 rubbed at full lock
i picked up about 3/4" of ground clearance
scott
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