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I'm having a hard time trying to figure out what winter tires to run on my JCW Clubman. On my R53 S I run a 15" wheel with 195/50/15 tires but on the JCW clubman nothing under a 17" wheel fits. So do I have to go for the OEM tire size of 205/45/17 which has a very limited tire selection or is there another size some of one of you may be running. We have severe winters up here in Montreal so I really need an aggressive setup.
thanks
Amit
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You are pretty stuck with the 205/45/17 or may be able to go up to a 215/45/17 or 215/40/17
But you it will be very very hard to find a 16" Rim that will fit over the JCW Brakes.
I see on tire rack that there are 6 snow tires available in the 205/45/17 size
3 Bridgestone, 1 Michelin, and 2 Pirelli. I have read about all of these in the past and all have gotten good reviews.
Good Luck in your decision.
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I went with Kosei K1-TS in 17" with 215/45/17 Dunlop Wintersport M3 tires. I had great luck with this combination on a Mazda RX-8 in the past. Great snow and ice performance and very good in the dry and wet also with excellent treadwear.
Thanks for everyone's input. Talked to my local tire experts and they said that the only Blizzak now available is the LM-60 RFT and seem to be not as aggressive. So I'm going with the Michelin Primacy PA3. Mounting them on Friday so I'll post my thoughts.
cheers
Amit
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For my Miata a couple of years ago, I went with a more aggressive tire from Majestic, (Cooper) and they worke very well and they are a 17" tire. Ask about them, as they are much less than Blizzaks.
i'm running a 205/40-17 on my stock rims for winter setup and 215/45-17 for summers...
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Keep in mind that wider tires are worse in the winter. If you can find a 195/50/17 it will handle better in the snow than a 205 or 215.
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I just bought a used JCW from a dealer and in the Mini accessories catalog it references a winter tire package that includes 185 50/17 tires. I can't find any reference to a winter tire in this size at Tire Rack or with a quick search on the web. Anyone know what might be available?
Blizzaks are good, but if you want to save some dollars try what I have: Majestick Glaciers. They have a more aggressive tread than Blizzaks and cost about 50% less. I've had mine on a Miata going on my third year and they are wearing just fine.http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...milies/nod.gif
Bill in Iowa
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