Best 215/45/17
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Best 215/45/17
I have a '13 base cooper (yeah I wish it was an S too) Its come time for me to replace the current tires as Ive owned it for 1 year now. currently it has 205/45/17 on the conical mini 17x7 wheels. It is slightly lowered (not sure what the previous owner did to it as he didn't know much about the car). I have been debating between replacing the tires with another set of 205/45/17s but if there is any performance benefit to 215/45/17s or if that will cause rubbing? I have read the 215/45/17s are slightly taller than the stock 205/45/17s. I have attached a couple photos to show the fender gap right now.
For the tire I was looking at the Conti Extreme Contact Sports they seem to have excellent reviews for their price point. I am open to suggestions!
For the tire I was looking at the Conti Extreme Contact Sports they seem to have excellent reviews for their price point. I am open to suggestions!
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bradkara124 (07-29-2019)
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I think my car has those Contis - but runflats. I'm shocked I don't hate them. They do okay Will replace them with firehawk 500s or Pilot super sports.
I bet you'd notice zero difference in pure performance over such a small difference - would focus on the tire make up and capabilities more than its width.
Maybe the best comparison calculator online:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...5r17-215-45r17
I bet you'd notice zero difference in pure performance over such a small difference - would focus on the tire make up and capabilities more than its width.
Maybe the best comparison calculator online:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...5r17-215-45r17
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zachh356 (06-07-2018)
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DetroitDarin (06-07-2018)
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zachh356 (06-08-2018)
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zachh,
Continental ExtremeContact Sport Max Summer tire
215/45-17 at $122 each, is a good choice and should work fine for you.
Tirerack test results-
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests...y.jsp?ttid=223
For the price it does very well. Should be fine on fit and not rub.
Continental ExtremeContact Sport Max Summer tire
215/45-17 at $122 each, is a good choice and should work fine for you.
Tirerack test results-
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests...y.jsp?ttid=223
For the price it does very well. Should be fine on fit and not rub.
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zachh356 (06-08-2018)
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any 215/45-17 is going to fit no problem, the MINI speedometers are set to read a bit high so the slight diameter increase of a 215 vs. 205 is not going to be a problem, and will probably bring indicated speed a bit closer to real speed.
Don't know where you are in CA, but unless you're in the Sierras or far northern CA you can drive a Max or Extreme performance summer tire year round. The type of tire is going to make more of a difference than the size, switching from an all season 500 treadwear rated tire to a max performance summer tire with a 300 treadwear rating will be a huge difference. After that going to a 215 will be a small incremental improvement in cornering.
That said, there's a lot of positive reviews here for the Michelin Pilot AS3+, just put a set of those on the wife's car and they are very good.
Don't know where you are in CA, but unless you're in the Sierras or far northern CA you can drive a Max or Extreme performance summer tire year round. The type of tire is going to make more of a difference than the size, switching from an all season 500 treadwear rated tire to a max performance summer tire with a 300 treadwear rating will be a huge difference. After that going to a 215 will be a small incremental improvement in cornering.
That said, there's a lot of positive reviews here for the Michelin Pilot AS3+, just put a set of those on the wife's car and they are very good.
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zachh356 (06-08-2018)
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you may not get any real difference actually. What a sticky tires could do: Improve steering feel. Improve lateral acceleration - think G-forces. Improve stopping distances. If they are lighter weight you could improve straight line acceleration marginally.
Think of it this way - maybe - if you buy the stickiest tire you can afford you have a better chance at avoiding accidents too. A tire with a 50,000mile warranty will do you no good if you car is on it's roof at 20,000miles
Have you considered enrolling in a driver ed / Track day at a local road track? Something to show you the capabilities of the car beyond what you've felt impressed with while running a/s tires.
Think of it this way - maybe - if you buy the stickiest tire you can afford you have a better chance at avoiding accidents too. A tire with a 50,000mile warranty will do you no good if you car is on it's roof at 20,000miles
Have you considered enrolling in a driver ed / Track day at a local road track? Something to show you the capabilities of the car beyond what you've felt impressed with while running a/s tires.
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you may not get any real difference actually. What a sticky tires could do: Improve steering feel. Improve lateral acceleration - think G-forces. Improve stopping distances. If they are lighter weight you could improve straight line acceleration marginally.
Think of it this way - maybe - if you buy the stickiest tire you can afford you have a better chance at avoiding accidents too. A tire with a 50,000mile warranty will do you no good if you car is on it's roof at 20,000miles
Have you considered enrolling in a driver ed / Track day at a local road track? Something to show you the capabilities of the car beyond what you've felt impressed with while running a/s tires.
Think of it this way - maybe - if you buy the stickiest tire you can afford you have a better chance at avoiding accidents too. A tire with a 50,000mile warranty will do you no good if you car is on it's roof at 20,000miles
Have you considered enrolling in a driver ed / Track day at a local road track? Something to show you the capabilities of the car beyond what you've felt impressed with while running a/s tires.
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if you're in SoCal you probably wont have to drive far
After you get tires you may want brake pads and fluid too. Dont have to worry about big-brake kits or anything - a solid set of pads would be enough. For now.
:D
Drove my car on the Nordschleife (Nurburgring) with Run-flats and about otherwise stock - so it doesn't HAVE to take a lot. I use Summer tires though - Conti-run-flats that came with the car (have had it only since february).
After you get tires you may want brake pads and fluid too. Dont have to worry about big-brake kits or anything - a solid set of pads would be enough. For now.
:D
Drove my car on the Nordschleife (Nurburgring) with Run-flats and about otherwise stock - so it doesn't HAVE to take a lot. I use Summer tires though - Conti-run-flats that came with the car (have had it only since february).
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if you're in SoCal you probably wont have to drive far
After you get tires you may want brake pads and fluid too. Dont have to worry about big-brake kits or anything - a solid set of pads would be enough. For now.
:D
Drove my car on the Nordschleife (Nurburgring) with Run-flats and about otherwise stock - so it doesn't HAVE to take a lot. I use Summer tires though - Conti-run-flats that came with the car (have had it only since february).
After you get tires you may want brake pads and fluid too. Dont have to worry about big-brake kits or anything - a solid set of pads would be enough. For now.
:D
Drove my car on the Nordschleife (Nurburgring) with Run-flats and about otherwise stock - so it doesn't HAVE to take a lot. I use Summer tires though - Conti-run-flats that came with the car (have had it only since february).
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BND TechSource has a new and improved website! Please visit us at https://bndtechsource.wixsite.com/home or https://bndtechsource.wixsite.com/ho...ata-calculator for the Tire Data Calculator which now has interactive input for loads and air pressures and outputs for stiffness rates and deflection.
Please let me know your feedback.
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