Non-RF tire poll
What kind of mileage did you get off the first set?
How much and where did you buy them if you dont mind sharing?
3rd Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Virginia
About 35K but probably should have been replaced sooner. 37 mile commute each way, several autocrosses and 1 HPDE. Bought both sets from Tire Rack shipped to Tread Quarters for install.
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5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Houston, Texas
Thanks!
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 445
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From: Poquoson, VA
Yokohama S-drives
205-45-17
2007 MCS &
2009 Clubman S
Already have bought again! Got 'em on the Clubman
So far a solid 9 (they did have a couple of hydroplane incidents in torrential rains, but that might have happened to anything as bad as it was raining)
The sons MCS has had them for about 7K miles and they're as quiet and sticky as the news ones on the Clubman. As far as I'm concerned these are great for less than a hundred bucks each.
205-45-17
2007 MCS &
2009 Clubman S
Already have bought again! Got 'em on the Clubman
So far a solid 9 (they did have a couple of hydroplane incidents in torrential rains, but that might have happened to anything as bad as it was raining)
The sons MCS has had them for about 7K miles and they're as quiet and sticky as the news ones on the Clubman. As far as I'm concerned these are great for less than a hundred bucks each.
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Orange County, CA
Tire Brand & Model # Yokohama Parada Spec 2
Size 205/45/17
MINI model 2005 MCS
Would Buy Again? (1-10 (Highest)) 2- very unlikely
BRIEF Comment Used them to replace the stock RFTs. Loved them off the installers lot. Hating them now with about 10k on them.
Size 205/45/17
MINI model 2005 MCS
Would Buy Again? (1-10 (Highest)) 2- very unlikely
BRIEF Comment Used them to replace the stock RFTs. Loved them off the installers lot. Hating them now with about 10k on them.
6th Gear
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: In the here and now, for now.
Tire Brand & Model: Toyo Proxes 4
Size: 205/45/ZR17
MINI Model: 2006 MCSc
Would Buy Again (1 - 10): So far 8 - 9, always open to new ideas.
Brief Comment: With 4K +/- miles on them, All Season and Ultra-High Performance claims seem valid. Recent 1400 mile trip was very comfortable. At no time was I aware of the tires unlike previous RF's or Goodrich G-Force which are now on a rack with only about 300 miles on them.
Size: 205/45/ZR17
MINI Model: 2006 MCSc
Would Buy Again (1 - 10): So far 8 - 9, always open to new ideas.
Brief Comment: With 4K +/- miles on them, All Season and Ultra-High Performance claims seem valid. Recent 1400 mile trip was very comfortable. At no time was I aware of the tires unlike previous RF's or Goodrich G-Force which are now on a rack with only about 300 miles on them.
Tire Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
Size 205/45/17
Mini 2006 MCS Checkmate, Sport, LSD, 17" BBS RK's
Would buy again? 9. Great ride and grip, wears fairly quickly but these have seen some HPDE. I'll get two seasons (about 18k). Great in rain when newer. Some "ringing" noise on sharp bumps. Look classy, somewhat narrow looking but lots of meat to the tread.
WINTER
Tire Brand & Model: DUnlop Wintersport M3 non RF
Size: 195/55/16
MINI Model:Mini 2006 MCS Checkmate, Sport package, LSD, 16" OE 5-spokes
Would buy again? 10. Best blend winter tire I've ever owned.
Brief Comment: Blizzaks are better on ice (have tested back to back) but squirmier in the dry/wet. These are stable in all conditions, wear very well (2+ seasons), quiet and awesome all around. Great steering response for snows, as good as a decent performance all-season. No whining.
AUTOCROSS: (oh, wait - I need a set of those...)
Size 205/45/17
Mini 2006 MCS Checkmate, Sport, LSD, 17" BBS RK's
Would buy again? 9. Great ride and grip, wears fairly quickly but these have seen some HPDE. I'll get two seasons (about 18k). Great in rain when newer. Some "ringing" noise on sharp bumps. Look classy, somewhat narrow looking but lots of meat to the tread.
WINTER
Tire Brand & Model: DUnlop Wintersport M3 non RF
Size: 195/55/16
MINI Model:Mini 2006 MCS Checkmate, Sport package, LSD, 16" OE 5-spokes
Would buy again? 10. Best blend winter tire I've ever owned.
Brief Comment: Blizzaks are better on ice (have tested back to back) but squirmier in the dry/wet. These are stable in all conditions, wear very well (2+ seasons), quiet and awesome all around. Great steering response for snows, as good as a decent performance all-season. No whining.
AUTOCROSS: (oh, wait - I need a set of those...)
4th Gear
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Fort Wayne, IN
Tire: Firestone Firehhawk GT
Size: 205/55R16
Car: 2006 MCS, modified
Would buy again? 9
Comment: Absolutely wonderful for an all season, also just finished two days at the track and performance was good for an all season.
Will upgrade to summer/track tires and wheels for nice weather and track runs. Looking at the Yokohoma S-Drives for that.
Size: 205/55R16
Car: 2006 MCS, modified
Would buy again? 9
Comment: Absolutely wonderful for an all season, also just finished two days at the track and performance was good for an all season.
Will upgrade to summer/track tires and wheels for nice weather and track runs. Looking at the Yokohoma S-Drives for that.
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,165
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2009:
Tire Brand & Model: Toyo R1R
Size: 225/45-15
MINI Model: 2004 MCS Works
Would Buy Again (1 - 10): Too soon to say.
2008:
Tire Brand & Model: Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec
Size: 195/55-15
MINI Model: 2004 MCS Works
Would Buy Again (1 - 10): 10
Brief Comment: One of the few truly high performance tires that I have used which was a pleasure on the street. Unbelievable wet grip - measured over 1g on a 60 degree cold and rainy day.
Tire Brand & Model: Toyo R1R
Size: 225/45-15
MINI Model: 2004 MCS Works
Would Buy Again (1 - 10): Too soon to say.
2008:
Tire Brand & Model: Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec
Size: 195/55-15
MINI Model: 2004 MCS Works
Would Buy Again (1 - 10): 10
Brief Comment: One of the few truly high performance tires that I have used which was a pleasure on the street. Unbelievable wet grip - measured over 1g on a 60 degree cold and rainy day.
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