Hey Dan, i did some looking and the GW3's only come in a 225/55/17, which is a little tall for the MINI. As far as other winter tires go you can never go wrong with a blizzak: tire rack has a price of $161 for the LM-25 RFT(runflat) 205/45/17. If you go up one size to a 215/45/17 (it's only .3 to .4 in. bigger in outside diameter) you can get lots of stuff. I am a huge fan of the dunlop sp winter sport M3: $128, i've sold a ton of them at sears and everyone likes them. I'll do some looking while at work today and see if i can come up with some goodies for you if interested. Hope this helps

 

You might find this thread to be of help in your tire research:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t=winter+tires

I'm pretty clueless when it comes to the R56 CAI.

 

A friend of ours saw Belle's twin. He was waving wildly and wondering why I didn't wave back when he realized it wasn't Belle. He figured they thought he was nuts -- I said no, just a MINI fan. I'll keep an eye out.

Thanks.

 

Hankooks winter tire(iPike) are supposed to be pretty good, thats what I was eyeballing for Walt.

 

This will be my second winter with the iPikes. They're not the most expensive winter tire you can find, but they've certainly served me well. I motored in some fairly icy conditions without missing a beat, even when there were other cars off in the ditch.

 

my car goes into the shop on wednesday.... someone backed into my driver side door but i should be done by friday!

 

Ouch. How bad is it?

 

Thanks guys for your input. After doing some research online and in Consumer Reports and talking with European Motors here in Cedar Rapids, I went with the Pirelli 240 SnowSports. A little pricey but read a few reviews of MINI owners in the midwest and many liked them better then there summer tires that if they could they would keep them on. Was thinking bout going down a size but would rather get new wheels in the spring since my OEM set is a little dinged up. Will plan to just use for winters I guess. Looking forward to getting them on and seeing what they can do. Thanks again guys!!

 

Great choice...I think you're going to like 'em!

 

The estimate was around $800 but $500 deductible

worst part about it, hit and run

 

Let us know how things turned out

 

done! looks good to!

 

Glad to hear you are back up and fully functional again.

 

Great to hear the door was repaired

Found any carpet that matches yet?

 

No, havent really been looking, im broke .
and i have bad new...
the day i got my car back, later that night i got rear-ended

the bumper is not broken or cracked just the paint and clear coat

so i wont have my car again for a week

 

 

bah what a shame people need to look where there going.

 

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone.

Petrol is downright cheap now. Enjoy the holiday motoring!

 

1.99 for Amoco Premium down the block from me

 

I finally had an opportunity to drive mine last night after 3 longs weeks. I filled her up for just under $22.00! WooHoo!

 

Pretty crazy gas prices for sure.


Hope everyone has a great Turkey Day!

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

 

Hope everyone enjoyed family, friends, and lots of good food!

Taz should have new winter shoes by the end of the week. The all seasons just aren't going to cut it. Oh well...
Decided to go with the Blizzaks on our crown spokes for our winter set-up and do like ITALNJOB84 and order new summer wheels as soon as we can make up our minds. We like the Kazera KZ-J with the anthracite accent.

Any suggestions?

 

Thanks...have a fridge full of leftovers now that need to start disappearing.

Hard to go wrong with the Blizzaks; they're really popular. I put my snows on last Friday and am super glad now since I'm driving to MSP early tomorrow morning and the local roads are still a bit iffy.

If you haven't yet browsed this NAM forum, you should. Enough talk of wheels on MINIs to make your head spin!

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...splay.php?f=36

 

I drove in the snow yesterday. Will definitely get snow tires next year! Took the corners in town a little too wide! Hard to believe my little car used 2 lanes a couple of times. (it was kind of fun!) I will just have to go slow this winter. I drove my son's Miata last winter with snow tires and was quite impressed with the amazing handling they provide. I am taking notes on what all of you are using on your MINI's.

On the upside - my son just bought a house with a 2 stall detached, insulated garage! It will be the Miati/MINI shop. My son is a bit of a spoiler though as he already told me I am not allowed to hang any MINI posters or such. I think some MINI accessories would add some real class to the place! I am thinking a space heater will be the perfect house warming gift for him. And when he isn't looking something MINI themed WILL end up in there.