Looking for Tire Suggestion '06 S Hatch
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Looking for Tire Suggestion '06 S Hatch
Hi friends,
I'm looking for a new set of tires and was hoping to see if anyone had any suggestions. I'm looking for non run-flats that can roll both ways. I have some thin run-flats on right now but they are wearing unevenly and I'd like to try a thicker tire that gives a smoother ride. I live in Florida so mostly warm, dry conditions with a rainy season in the summer. There's never any snow down here so that's not a concern. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Andrew
I'm looking for a new set of tires and was hoping to see if anyone had any suggestions. I'm looking for non run-flats that can roll both ways. I have some thin run-flats on right now but they are wearing unevenly and I'd like to try a thicker tire that gives a smoother ride. I live in Florida so mostly warm, dry conditions with a rainy season in the summer. There's never any snow down here so that's not a concern. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Andrew
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If you have 17" wheels, The Michelin Pilot Super Sports are great summer tires,
but if they're too pricey, the Continental DW summer tires are worth serious consideration.
They are assymetric, but not directional, so you can cross rotate them.
If you have 16", then Yoko Advan Sport V105 or Conti DW would be good choices
in 205/55/16, or Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 in 205/50/16.
but if they're too pricey, the Continental DW summer tires are worth serious consideration.
They are assymetric, but not directional, so you can cross rotate them.
If you have 16", then Yoko Advan Sport V105 or Conti DW would be good choices
in 205/55/16, or Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 in 205/50/16.
Last edited by cristo; 11-17-2016 at 08:08 AM.
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Everyone has their favorites, but my money's on the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. I'm on my second set, and while they're pricey, consider this: what's the actual component that keeps you on the road & outta the ditch? Tires. Suspension is key as well, but tires really are where the rubber meets the road, metaphorically and literally. After ditching the run-flats I tried Hankook Ventus Evo V12, and while budget-friendly and fairly decent, they don't stack up to the PSS if you really push them.
I'm in FL too, and the PSS are solid in heavy rains and very wet roads. Dry grip is outstanding, as two trips to the Dragon and many miles on twisty, made-for-MINI roads attest.
I found the plethora of reviews on Tire Rack very helpful when shopping. Good luck!
I'm in FL too, and the PSS are solid in heavy rains and very wet roads. Dry grip is outstanding, as two trips to the Dragon and many miles on twisty, made-for-MINI roads attest.
I found the plethora of reviews on Tire Rack very helpful when shopping. Good luck!
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I have the bf goodrich g-force sport comp 2's (I think) and I love them. They're the best gripping street tire I've ever had, not too expensive (~$100/tire) and the wear life is decent (30,000 miles) rain grip is good until they are worn down to the wear bars, then it's awful, but I feel like it's unreasonable to expect a tire to perform when it's that worn.
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I have Yoko Advan Sport V105 on my R50 for summer duty only. With 2 track days and two summers they still have plenty of tread left. I am in the Portland, OR, so it rains, not like the Gulf coast but the roads here are rutted from people with studded tires for the winter and there is lots of standing water. They do great. Lots of grip and communicative at the limit. Not too noisy at highway speeds but as the tread gets lower, the volume seems to be going up.
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I have the bf goodrich g-force sport comp 2's (I think) and I love them. They're the best gripping street tire I've ever had, not too expensive (~$100/tire) and the wear life is decent (30,000 miles) rain grip is good until they are worn down to the wear bars, then it's awful, but I feel like it's unreasonable to expect a tire to perform when it's that worn.
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Hi friends,
I'm looking for a new set of tires and was hoping to see if anyone had any suggestions. I'm looking for non run-flats that can roll both ways. I have some thin run-flats on right now but they are wearing unevenly and I'd like to try a thicker tire that gives a smoother ride. I live in Florida so mostly warm, dry conditions with a rainy season in the summer. There's never any snow down here so that's not a concern. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Andrew
I'm looking for a new set of tires and was hoping to see if anyone had any suggestions. I'm looking for non run-flats that can roll both ways. I have some thin run-flats on right now but they are wearing unevenly and I'd like to try a thicker tire that gives a smoother ride. I live in Florida so mostly warm, dry conditions with a rainy season in the summer. There's never any snow down here so that's not a concern. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Andrew
If 16's = 205/50/16
If 17's = 215/40/17
If 18's = 215/40/18
They have a 280 wear rating, but due to the lack of weight of a MINI, they wear more like a 350 - 400. They are manufactured in the USA and for cars which run with camber as the MINI does. They are listed as an all season tire, and even know someone up here who runs them in winter, but IMHO I would only run these as a three season, for FL they would be perfect. They have a very STICKY rubber compound, no balancing issues and typically run under 100 dollars per corner.
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Tire Rack Max Performance Summer tests and review: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=218
Tire Rack Ultra High Performance Summer tests and review: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=217
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