…standard Cooper models come with 15" wheels and tires with an optional 16" size if you select run-flat tires. Since most of the Coopers do not have a spare tire in the trunk, the run-flat tires can be an added safety measure to have. In the stock 195/55R16 size, run-flat snow tires are…
…for MINI owners. If you're currently looking for a new set of MINI Cooper tires, the Pole Position RFT is only available in the 205/45RF17 size. Many MINI customers complain about the poor ride quality and loud noise they get from their O.E. tires and have switched to non-run-flat tires. But…
…own one of the many popular sporty cars like the BMW 3 Series, BMW 1 Series or MINI Cooper, you probably already know that your options for all-season run-flat tires are quite limited. Until recently, the best run-flat tire with all-season capabilities for these vehicles was between the Continental…
Recently, I helped a customer find replacement tires for his 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman S. He had been running the Original Equipment run-flat in size 205/55R17. During our call, the MINI owner provided two main criteria. First, he wanted a non-run-flat tire that had all-season capability. Second,…
…245/55R19 tire size, but we can guarantee the slightly wider 255/55R19 to work on your Original Equipment wheels. * The Dodge Journey uses a unique 225/55R19 tire size, and as an alternative, we can guarantee you can use 235/55R19 tires. * The MINI Cooper Clubman comes with a 205/55R17 run-flat tire…
…or disliked, run-flat tires are here to stay. Are you a BMW or MINI driver who loves his or her car and has decided to stay with run-flats? Then you need to take advantage of the specials currently on the 225/45R17 size for your E90 BMW and 205/45R17 for your MINI Cooper S. The 225/45R17 Michelin…
…my Mini Cooper S a few weeks ago. The new P Zero is a Max Performance Summer tire designed for exceptional traction in dry and wet driving conditions. Because I do quite a bit of long distance driving, having run-flat tires was important to me and there aren't that manry options inthe 205/40-18 size…
…lightweight cars like the MINI Cooper because you end up with more weight per square inch of contact patch; and more weight equals more grip. Your narrower snow tires will let you cut through deep snow. With a heavier car like the Toyota FJ Cruiser, you can run a moderate size and still be fine. For…
…1978 MINI "Great tire with lots of good stickiness. Grip is very good. The soft compound makes for good ease into long sweeping curves. 100 predictable!" -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2002 MINI Cooper Standard If you have an old MINI sitting in the garage on aged, dried out tires, breathe…
…the new MINI Cooper and all fifth-generation and newer Chevrolet Corvettes. These vehicles once represented a small portion of the market that relied on the use of run-flat tires to keep the vehicle mobile due to the lack of a spare tire and jack kit. The expectation of a run-flat tire is that it…
…summer we tested the tire against three of its competitors and it finished in first place and was praised for its nimble steering response and great handling. The Kumho Ecsta 4X is a great choice for many applications from small sporty cars like the Ford Focus and MINI Cooper S, to mid-size cars…
…performance tires category. It is designed for the driver that wants good handling on dry and wet roads with improved snow/ice traction for winter driving. Bridgestone Blizzak LM60 RFT is also available exclusively to the following O.E. makes: Vehicle Application Tire Size Mini Cooper 195/55R16 87H…
When it comes to light, fast, compact European hatchbacks, the MINI Cooper S has been the only game in town. With the release of the FIAT 500 Abarth, MINI finally has some serious competition. The 500 Abarth adds a whopping 59 hp and 72 ft. lbs. of torque compared to the FIAT 500 Sport. That's a…
…amazing closeout pricing on certain sizes of the Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2. The 205/45ZR17 Pilot Exalto PE2 from Michelin is normally $139 per tire, but is now available at a closeout price of $93 each. The 205/45ZR17 is a very common size for Miatas, MINI Coopers (non-run-flats) and many other…
…Nissan Murano. Looking for tires for a vehicle other than a Nissan Murano? Be sure to take a look at a few of my blog posts on tire options for different vehicles: * Alternative Tire Options for Your MINI Cooper Countryman S * The Best Tires for a Volvo XC90 * Tire Options for Your Hyundai Santa…
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