I have a 2013 Mini Cooper S HT with 16" RF.
I'm looking at replacing my run flats with a new set of 17"wheels and tires.

Looking at purchasing at local Discount Tire.
17" Drag DR-19
Continental Cont Pro Contact 215 / 45 / 17
(I was told that this would be a more common tire size that they stock in ever store).

Any one with experience with this tire/wheel combo?
Fit, ride or anything else?

 

Should fit fine

DR19 is 17x7.5 offset 42mm
215/45-17 is slightly taller than OEM but OK with stock suspension

Continental ExtremeContact DWS Ultra High Perf All Season tire is about the same price in that size, has good street comfort, good handling dry or wet and handles light snow or cold with long treadlife.

Tirerack test result-
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=165

The ContiProContact is a Grand Touring All Season tire, trades off handling for comfort.

If you don't need a tire for cold weather and would rather have better handling with shorter treadlife then consider Continental ExtremeContact DW for about the same price. It's a Max Summer tire, 340 treadwear, comes in 205/45-17.