http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums Discussion about wheels, tires, and brakes for the new MINI. Sponsored by The Tire Rack. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:52 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums//forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178710-elementwheels-com-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:30:05 GMT Anyone have any prior experience with this website/company. their deals are pretty nice and theyll knock off more if you chat/call them (set of Tenzo Type m 18x8 in charcoal for SUB 900). Just dont want to get scammed... its kinda funny cuz you specify lugbolt pattern via comment before checkout. anyone know a reputable website that carries tenzo type m that price matches? Anyone have any prior experience with this website/company. their deals are pretty nice and theyll knock off more if you chat/call them (set of Tenzo Type m 18x8 in charcoal for SUB 900).

Just dont want to get scammed... its kinda funny cuz you specify lugbolt pattern via comment before checkout.

anyone know a reputable website that carries tenzo type m that price matches? ]]> pillar http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178710-elementwheels-com.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178701-rookie-shops-for-tires-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:28:41 GMT OK. Well even before I took delivery of my '09 Clubman S six months ago I read many times how chucking the stock runflats (195/55/16) and getting some higher performance non-rof's was a night&day change that I should seriously look into. Well I must admit not only are my tires making more noise than ever Im noticing much less traction (squealing, slipping etc) through turns than when they were new. So, yes Im gonna chuck the basturds!

But now a couple days and a few hours of reading many many posts in this forum my head is spinnin. I could start by saying that I'll be driving in a cold , freezing temps but not much snow at all, etc etc but I figure I want to understand it more fully. It seems that not only do I have a lot of choices but I guess I dont even have to go with the same size tire! Man, I got a lot to learn it appears. So, with that said Im hoping someone can point me to some good info on tires and tire selection. I was hoping there was possibly a newbie guide out there to help school me?

While I dont mind at all, perusing through a lot of posts, hearing others opinions etc, its making coherant sense out of it all thats the problem so... Im hoping some of you out there can point me to some good newbie info. Thanks in advance! ]]> johnhardy1 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178701-rookie-shops-for-tires.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178683-225-35-18-td-1-2-18x8-et-45-a-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:37:47 GMT I was wondering if these would be a good setup... i am not looking for stretch/poke, just a more aggressive look and possibly performance gains? I have an r56 s and am considering team dynamic pro race 1.2 18x8 et 45, with 225/35/18 tires. 1. I am pretty sure they will not rub on stock suspension. Also, if i were to drop in the future, it would be ok i presume? 2. i figured thicker rubber = more grip but somewhere in this forum, someone stated it will cause more understeer? is that... I was wondering if these would be a good setup... i am not looking for stretch/poke, just a more aggressive look and possibly performance gains?

I have an r56 s and am considering team dynamic pro race 1.2 18x8 et 45, with 225/35/18 tires.

1. I am pretty sure they will not rub on stock suspension. Also, if i were to drop in the future, it would be ok i presume?

2. i figured thicker rubber = more grip but somewhere in this forum, someone stated it will cause more understeer? is that possible?

3. i want to go 18s but the only size tds offer is 18x8... 45mm offset is reasonable yes?

thanks in advance ]]> pillar http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178683-225-35-18-td-1-2-18x8-et-45-a.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178674-17x7-5-et35-pics-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:58:10 GMT hey guys haven't seen much pictures of 17x7.5 et35 minis...just wondering if you guys can post up 17x7.5 et35 cars only that are lowered/slammed, stock height, using spacers or not, with 215/45/17 tires or wider...just want to get a sense of how they look.... thanks a bunch:thumbsup: ]]> raindizzle http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178674-17x7-5-et35-pics.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178639-another-n0ob-tire-wheel-question-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:06:02 GMT So I have to admit, I have never ever ever switched tires on cars, let alone the wheel....so I basically have NO idea what to do when getting a new set.

I have an '08 MCS currently with the 16" S-Winders and runflats (Goodyear, it says 195/55R16 I think?). I don't have any clue about what tires or wheels I could get. Or even how to go about getting them ON my car (buy them online and have a tire store put them on...?)

So I'm asking the nice people of NAM for some advice on what to do. I have browsed the tires, wheels, brakes forum and have pretty much just been blinded by numbers...I do know from the sticky up top that I shouldn't be worried about the TPMS to go haywire when I switch, right?

These are the things I'm looking for:
-NON-runflats
-probably another 16" tire
-no need for any special snow tires or anything (I'm in San Diego...jeebus):wink:
-black wheels
-good ride quality as well as a good gas mileage tire (=lighter wheel?)
-no need for autoX or anything, I just basically drive to and from work....

(oh also, do I do brake pads at the point that I get new tires and wheels? I'm almost due for my big first service...is that included with that? I've heard great things about the ceramic brakes...should I just opt for those?)


So, that being said, I apologize for my lack of knowledge on the subject, all I know is I don't want my runflats anymore and I'm looking for a sweet black wheel that's not too $$ (the Konig feathers?).

TY:thumbsup: - Alana

p.s. how long should these run flats last? I have a couple tires that look like the tread is getting real low and I only have about 16k on the car right now.... runflats wear quicker than non, I'm guessing? ]]> MINIchaser http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178639-another-n0ob-tire-wheel-question.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178609-consensus-best-stock-tire-replacement-for-09-mcs-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:02:18 GMT Alright, time to replace the stock tires on my 09 MCS. No more of this run-flat nonsense. Here is the criteria:

- I live in N. California, where I'll drive in a bit of rain during the winter months but NO snow. Most of time it's sunny :cool:

- Performance, tread life, and versatility are all important and I'm after the best combination of all 3. Performance definitely out-weighs everything.

- I plan to stock with the stock rims. So just a tire replacement is all I'm looking at.

What seems to be the consensus for the best replacement tire here?

Thanks! ]]> andrewshogun http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178609-consensus-best-stock-tire-replacement-for-09-mcs.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178608-consensus-best-stock-tire-replacement-for-09-mcs-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:01:37 GMT Alright, time to replace the stock tires on my MCS. No more of this run-flat nonsense. Here is the criteria:

- I live in N. California, where I'll drive in a bit of rain during the winter months but NO snow. Most of time it's sunny :cool:

- Performance, tread life, and versatility are all important and I'm after the best combination of all 3. Performance definitely out-weighs everything.

- I plan to stock with the stock rims. So just a tire replacement is all I'm looking at.

Thanks! ]]> andrewshogun http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178608-consensus-best-stock-tire-replacement-for-09-mcs.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178602-new-tpms-sensor-question-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:48:06 GMT If you get a set of aftermarket wheels with TPMS, does anything with the sensors need to be programmed? The TPMS light doesn't go out even after resetting it a couple times. The installer said the dealer needed to program the new sensors. Wondering if there is any truth to this or maybe I just have a faulty sensor on one of the wheels.

Thanks ]]> mtbang http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178602-new-tpms-sensor-question.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178596-clubman-needed-in-south-bend-in-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:58:17 GMT We could really use a clubman so we can photograph it for our site. Please shoot me an email if you can bring one. Alex We could really use a clubman so we can photograph it for our site. Please shoot me an email if you can bring one.

Alex ]]> Alex@tirerack http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178596-clubman-needed-in-south-bend-in.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178575-steel-wheels-from-costco-canada-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:32:49 GMT Hi there,

I am trying to find 15" steel wheels for my 2009 Clubman for the winter. I talked with Alex from Tirerack and he cannot help me.

I was in Costco Canada this weekend and asked about wheels and they could order 15" steel wheels for me but their catalog only listed the Cooper. They were $41 each.:grin:

Does anyone know if these will fit my Clubman? I currently have 17" alloys but want the 15" steels for the winter.

Thanks,

Roca68 ]]> Roca68 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178575-steel-wheels-from-costco-canada.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178559-new-wheel-tire-question-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:41:55 GMT I am looking into purchasing an alternate wheel and tire setup for an 09 JCW. I was looking at picking up 17 inch Ultraleggeras and Blizzaks to run for the winter. If I order this setup online can they be put directly on the car without and additional servicing? If not, what else is necessary? I am looking into purchasing an alternate wheel and tire setup for an 09 JCW. I was looking at picking up 17 inch Ultraleggeras and Blizzaks to run for the winter. If I order this setup online can they be put directly on the car without and additional servicing? If not, what else is necessary? ]]> blueshirts http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178559-new-wheel-tire-question.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178548-does-anyone-know-a-place-in-nj-that-will-patch-runflats-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:57:57 GMT Hey All, Does anyone know a garage/repair shop in Northern New Jersey -- Hoboken Area, that will repair/patch a run flat tire? I replaced all four less than two years ago and two more since and I cannot afford to keep replacing them! Thanks in advance! Hey All,
Does anyone know a garage/repair shop in Northern New Jersey -- Hoboken Area, that will repair/patch a run flat tire? I replaced all four less than two years ago and two more since and I cannot afford to keep replacing them! Thanks in advance! ]]> Swisschick711 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178548-does-anyone-know-a-place-in-nj-that-will-patch-runflats.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178547-new-pad-new-rotors-new-torx-and-a-stroke-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:55:54 GMT SO I read the write ups, the bentley manual. I have done all the maintenance on my vehicles for a long time. Triumph TR6, Land Rover Series III, Toyota Landcruiser...needless to say no stranger to wrenches. With that said if my next brake job goes like it just did I will burn my mini to the ground and collect the insurance for it. The Torx bolts that hold on the rotor are a major pain. ABle to get 3 out and replaced , one snapped off so I let that rotor fly. What did I use to motivate... SO I read the write ups, the bentley manual. I have done all the maintenance on my vehicles for a long time. Triumph TR6, Land Rover Series III, Toyota Landcruiser...needless to say no stranger to wrenches.

With that said if my next brake job goes like it just did I will burn my mini to the ground and collect the insurance for it.

The Torx bolts that hold on the rotor are a major pain. ABle to get 3 out and replaced , one snapped off so I let that rotor fly. What did I use to motivate these bolts? PB Blaster, A Snap On impact driver, a oxyacetylene torch. Still I had one snap.:mad: SO I get down to the last wheel which the Torx just glides off (passenger rear), great I think. My Last wheel will go easy. Easy about 2 hours worth. Harbor freight tool shits the bed and lodges itself in the caliper. (split pin broke) THe caliper expanded so I couldn't get the tool off. SO with some swearing and some prying and vice grips to turn the now freed puck I get the caliper closed. DId I mention the sun is going down rapidly? I'm outside? and my father is asking me questions like:"How much is a new caliper?" At 4:30PM on a sunday it the most irrelevant question ever,:impatient::mad::impatient::eek2:

Finally got the pieces all back together and the brake light is now out!!!!:thumbsup:

SO now all I have to do is by some tranquilizers and BP medication.

I would like to force the engineers that designed this mess to be forced to work on them for at least a year before they get near a CAD program in the future.


Paul ]]> pcnorton http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178547-new-pad-new-rotors-new-torx-and-a-stroke.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178511-new-pads-and-rotors-28k-new-post.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:45:51 GMT The low-brake warning just came on on my wife's '08 Clubman. An independent shop that works on MINIs verified it needs front pads and rotors. Most of the miles were highway, and although we do live in hilly country, she got at least 40k on her last two car's front brakes (Audi TT and Toyota Celica GT). All her cars have been manual trans, BTW. Isn't this a bit premature? I understand from other threads that this SHOULD be covered under warrantee, which was suggested by the shop that checked it out. Can anyone confirm this?
BTW, is there anything like a repair manual for this thing? I've always done my own work, but this car is baffling!
Mike Space

'67 Cooper S
Buncha other old furrin' stuff ]]> mspace http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178511-new-pads-and-rotors-28k.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178428-nokian-wr-wrg2-vs-real-winter-tires-new-post.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:05:50 GMT So I'm unfortunately being forced into replacing 3 perfectly good Wintersport M3's because one blew out last season and I can't source out a replacement in the right size. I'm torn on exactly what to do: I want a tire that has excellent grip and predictability in the snow so when the urge to be a WRC-driver hits I don't instantly slide off the road and blow up - But at the same time, I have to realize that probably 85% of the winter season here in CT is dry, and therefore a really aggressive winter tire would be contraindicated.

I came across Nokian's "All Season Plus" tires recently, and I like the concept: But the big question is how much snow grip would I be trading for dry grip versus a traditional performance-snow tire like my old Wintersports? ]]> Z06C5R http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/178428-nokian-wr-wrg2-vs-real-winter-tires.html