Hi,guys Im looking for some insight.I have a 2003 cooper s close to the 10,000 mile mark.Now Im looking to get a miltek exhaust ,JCW airbox,15 percent pulleyand finally some KDWS 205/45/17.My question is any body running these tire the stock eufories are great but my zo6 rides way more compliant thanks Marco

 

They are great tires for all season. If youre looking for the best tire, check out the Falcon RT-615. They are a summer only tire, but i have never been more satisfied with any other tire.

-Blake

 

You will find lots of threads about "ditching the run-flats". The main reason for doing this, you will find, is that the ride can be much more comfortable with normal tires.

As a matter of fact, the MINI suspension was developed to have regular tires, and it was only at the last moment that MINI decided to ship the cars with run-flats, (I think due to BMW's strong stance on this). That is what Motoringfile states, anyway.

So, if they actually had developed the car's suspension with run-flats in mind from the beginning, perhaps there would be less of us saying, "ditch the run-flats".

I believe the new '07 models coming out, (the R56), the suspension has been developed for use with run-flats, so hopefully new buyers will not have such a harsh ride.

So, long story short, the best way to have a more compliant ride, is to go with normal tires, most agree.

Search for "Ditch run-flats" and you'll see lots of threads...

 

Sounds like a plan.
The Milltek exhaust will be fine, any cold air intake, 15% pulley (maybe GIAC ECU reflash or equivalent) and (add an adjustable rear swaybar).

BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW2 in 205/45-17 should be fine ($118 each)
300 treadwear AA traction
Tests-
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...ay.jsp?ttid=35
Handles well in wet or dry, a little noisy.

Maybe consider some light weight wheels.