Any recomendations for winter tires? I want to get a set of steelies/ snows for the winter, but was wondering what people recomend (and where to get them in MA)

 

Nokian. Hakkapeliitta tires (RSI, 2 or the newer 4) is probably overkill unless you frequently head up north to ski. The WR is the winner for mostly dry highway but every once in a while snow / ice / ski trips. So says the wisdom of a skier email list I'm on for people that ski in Vermont... many live in Mass / NY and have decided that the Nokian WR is the answer for daily driving in Mass / NY and weekend trips to VT.

Bavarian Autosport sells some Nokian packages http://www.bavauto.com/

Other dealers can be found from Nokian's site http://www.nokiantires.com/

 

Almost 2 years ago, I owned an '04 Mustang Cobra. It was my daily driver and I live in the Denver area. I purchased a set of Dunlop Wintersport M3's for winter driving. I cannnot praise these tires enough. They were not only exceptional in the snow and slush and made my Cobra with a little over 400hp and 400tq, driveable and even decent handling in the white stuff. They also offered good dry traction and better than decent handling when it was dry. Obviously I highly recommend them. Hope that helps a little.

DJ

 

I love my M3s, but they've been replaced with the WinterSport 3D... no idea what those are like though.

I've had Blizzak WRs and found them to be too squishy for my mostly dry highway driving (and !@#$ing scary during emergency maneuvers) the LM version have been MUCH better.

HTH

 

Bavarian Autosports says they have no winter tire/wheel combos for the Mini...

Has anyone had any success in finding steel rims that will fit the Mini?

Chris

 

I have a set of Borbet 15" rims with Bridgestone Blizzaks that I found used on the 'net. I've been very happy with them. The traction is far better than the original 17" runflats, and the extra sidewall height protects me from the potholes. The original owner got them from Tire Rack. After three seasons, I'll be replacing the tires this winter.

 

What year MINI? bavauto shows steel wheels and Nokians for my 2003.

 

Hakka 2's on Holies 185/65/15. Wonderful snow tires.

It's a bit early to talk snow. Depressing really.

 

See
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=30473

Talk to Alex about the 2007 version.
Lots to choose from depending on how much snow you get.

Narrower tires usually work better if snow is heavy.

Steel rims and Alloy rims are available. (Depends on your Year and brake clearance)

 

I e-mailed Alex at tirerack and he put together a set of Montegi SXs and blizzak WS60s for $696 (plus $80 for S+H). Sound fair? I honestly don't know, as I've never run snows before. I thought it sounded good, but what do I know.