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i have been thinking about new tires for my gp rims. i had used tire rack for my winter rims / tires and they were great. i really don't know where to start. runflats or not etc
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I went with 215/40x18 Toyo T1R non-runflat tires. Much better ride and performance than the stock run-flats. I do carry a plug kit, Slime, and small air compressor but I have never used them in 7 years and 100,00 miles of driving Minis. I also have a premium AAA card with towing up 100 miles.
I did have a Mini tire get a slow leak and the tire light went off after about a minute of driving in the morning so I just returned home to put air in the tire and was able to drive to a tire shop for a repair. The tire had lost air during the night due to a nail in the tire.
The last time a had a flat while driving was 25 years ago when a ran over something that tore the tire sidewall. Luckily, I did have a spare in that car.
As has been stated there are not a lot of options but take a look at Tirerack and Treadepot for options. My local tire store can usually get whatever I want from their distributor for a little more than the online pricing.
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2006 MCS JCW GP #1405: Adj Front Camber Plates, 19mm Rear Sway Bar, MM Front Lower Brace, Milltek Cat-Back, TCE 13" Front/11.75" Rear BBK, 15mm Spacers, Wheel Studs, JCM Modified Intake, MM Filter, Gauges
I am a little confused by the wording in your post but I would guess you are asking if the tires from a 2008 MCS will fit the GP wheels. It depends on what size wheels/tires are on that 2008 MCS. My guess would be that the 2008 MCS has 17" wheels/tires so no they will not fit the 18" wheels on the GP.
If you are asking if a wheel/tire combination from a 2008 MCS could be used on a GP to replace the original GP wheel/tire combination, that should be possible because the 2008 MCS has the same front brakes and lug bolt diameter as the GP so the wheels/tires should fit.
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2006 MCS JCW GP #1405: Adj Front Camber Plates, 19mm Rear Sway Bar, MM Front Lower Brace, Milltek Cat-Back, TCE 13" Front/11.75" Rear BBK, 15mm Spacers, Wheel Studs, JCM Modified Intake, MM Filter, Gauges
I have Goodyear Eagle F1 All season tires on my GP 215/35/18. I just got back from the Tail of the Dragon and they performed flawlessly. They actually fit quite good and look great.
__________________ "GP" 0256 >>RMW ECU Tune, Ireland Camber plates, M7 Strut Bar. EBC red pads, ITG filter,TSW Engine Mount. Detroit tuned Tensioner stop.
I removed my runflats and installed non run flats - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus in 205-45-17. I really like these tires and they have a 45k prorated tread warranty. Great ride, low noise, quick turn in, good wet and dry grip. Check out the reviews at www.tirerack.com Make sure you look at the PLUS as it is a different tire than the Pilot Sprt A/S (without the PLUS). I carry a plug kit, compressor and sealant in the boot.
__________________ '09 MCS Convertible - Dark Silver with Tuscan Beige Leather/Piano Black/6 Speed Manual/Convenience/Sport/Cold/Premium/Mini HiFi/Black Bonnet Stripes/Armrest/17" Web Spoke Wheels/Michelin Pilot A/S Plus tires/Backup Camera /JCW Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop/Multivex Mirrors/Cocomats.com mats/2010 HK Speakers/Sound Deadening/Anti-torque steer reprogram 4/25/09 (Ordered), 5/08/09 (Built), 5/30/09 (at dealer), 6/3/09 Drove Home!
Just got back from VIR. I got myself a set of track wheels and tires. I went with the New OZ Allegerita 17's and Bridgestone RE11's 215/45/17. They look great on the car. and performed magnificently except my drivers side rear was rubbing a wee bit when compressed.
__________________ "GP" 0256 >>RMW ECU Tune, Ireland Camber plates, M7 Strut Bar. EBC red pads, ITG filter,TSW Engine Mount. Detroit tuned Tensioner stop.
Just got back from VIR. I got myself a set of track wheels and tires. I went with the New OZ Allegerita 17's and Bridgestone RE11's 215/45/17. They look great on the car. and performed magnificently except my drivers side rear was rubbing a wee bit when compressed.
Why not 215/40-17? Might be a better size, it would give you no rubbing issues, and better gearing compared to a 45 series tire. I wanted the Kumho XS but it only comes in 215/45-17. Tire Rack has a few: Dunlop Star Spec for $111 at 23.8 diameter Yokohama AD08 for $166 at 23.7 diameter Hankook RS-2 for $75 at 23.8 diameter
I love those OZ OZ Allegerita though!
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RMW tune & cams*17% pulley*ITG filter*Brisk plugs*H-Sport Comp RSB*KMac camber plates*resonator delete*TSW studs/jack pads*H&R 5mm spacer*CT AX6 pads*Motul RBF600*RedLine*15x7 Motegi TrakLites2*Nitto NT01 205/50-15 BRG/W 2003 MINI Cooper S R.I.P. Sheila
Last edited by howsoonisnow1985; 11-24-2009 at 07:51 PM.
I just got new wheels and tires for mine to preserve the origionals. I went with 215/45/17s non runflat. for long trips i throw in one of the gp wheels just in case..
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They actually fit quite good and look great.
"GP" 0256 >>RMW ECU Tune, Ireland Camber plates, M7 Strut Bar. EBC red pads, ITG filter,TSW Engine Mount. Detroit tuned Tensioner stop.
'09 MCS Convertible - Dark Silver with Tuscan Beige Leather/Piano Black/6 Speed Manual/Convenience/Sport/Cold/Premium/Mini HiFi/Black Bonnet Stripes/Armrest/17" Web Spoke Wheels/Michelin Pilot A/S Plus tires/Backup Camera /JCW Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop/Multivex Mirrors/Cocomats.com mats/2010 HK Speakers/Sound Deadening/Anti-torque steer reprogram
Tire Rack has a few: 
GP 1996... Life comes at you fast...Drive with it
