i need Performance/street tire advice for my 02 built R53
i was running the Yoko ES-100's, but they are now discountinued & i need to purchase a set of tires for my R53, looking for a good handing Proformance Tire that works well with my MINI R53, any suggestions?

 

Have you looked at Parada Spec-2 or S. Drive?

 

who makes the Parada Spec-2 ?

 

Yokohama makes both of them.

 

I gotta recommend the Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports. Went from the Run-flats to these and everything is improved. Best part is getting about 30k out of them with spirited driving.

 

Are you looking for an all season? I would suggest you speak with Alex at Tirerack. As you know what works for me may not work for you, alot depends on were you live, how you drive, and what you are looking for in a tire. As someone just pointed out, they get 30 K out of a set, that is great for most people, but I change my tires at least once a year, sounds crazy right? But i have seen first hand the difference with even a tire that has 10K on it as opposed to a new one. I have also seen tires blow apart for no reason at all. So aagin my advise would be, speak with Alex, tell him how you drive and what you are using the tire for, he will point you in the right direction. I have used Tirerack for well over 20 years, and they have never steered me wrong

 

Do you want all-season or summer tires? How many miles would you like the tires to last (about what treadwear rating are you interested in? Do you want Extreme, Maximum, or UHP category tires?
As NighhtFlyR suggested, talk specifically to Alex at Tirerack.

 

+1 on contacting Alex at TireRack. He's good guy and really knows his stuff.

Kevin