R56 2011 MCS in need of tires
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2011 MCS in need of tires
My '11 S is on 16" RF now, one of which has a bubble in the sidewall. Im looking to replace them.
Would I be getting any real gains from running the 205/50/16 over the stock size?
I have no mods done to the car apart from poly control arm bushings.
Would I be getting any real gains from running the 205/50/16 over the stock size?
I have no mods done to the car apart from poly control arm bushings.
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First, unless you do hardcore roadtrips every week... ditch the runflats. I have the 17 inch wheels that came stock with 205/45r17 continental constisportcontact3's and they rode so hard because of the super stiff sidewall since they were runflats. Just upgraded to 215/45zr17 Michelin Pilot Super Sports and they are amazing.
So... by going from what I assume is 195/50r16 (stock) to 205/50r16, you will be getting a slightly wider and slightly taller tire (since the 50 value is a percentage of 205, a 50 aspect ratio tire is slightly taller on 205 tires than 195 tires).
My suggestion is go on tire rack, plug in your new 205/50r16 tire size and see what options are available. If you see something you like, then go for it. You will have slightly more contact patch and a much smoother ride.
So... by going from what I assume is 195/50r16 (stock) to 205/50r16, you will be getting a slightly wider and slightly taller tire (since the 50 value is a percentage of 205, a 50 aspect ratio tire is slightly taller on 205 tires than 195 tires).
My suggestion is go on tire rack, plug in your new 205/50r16 tire size and see what options are available. If you see something you like, then go for it. You will have slightly more contact patch and a much smoother ride.
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I won't recommend any specific tires or sizes as this is a matter of personal preference ,however I would HIGHLY PRAISE Tirerack for their excellent selection, service, pricing, and especially the free warranties that are well worth checking.
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I like and run 205/50/16 on my MINI now, but since selection of good
summer tires has dwindled in this size, you may want to consider
205/55/16 - better selection and still fits fine.
summer tires has dwindled in this size, you may want to consider
205/55/16 - better selection and still fits fine.
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Ditch the run flats...and buy a $25 cigarette lighter air pump from Walmart as your emergency backup.
Run flats cost too much and give such a bad ride.
Run flats cost too much and give such a bad ride.
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Best max performance summer tire for 17" wheels, but they don't
make them for 16", which the OP has.
make them for 16", which the OP has.
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I was looking A/S tires. I went with BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 All-Season 205 50 16, ordered them from Sears with install it was like 415.00. After the coupon the tires came out to 75bucks per.
Getting installed on Saturday
Getting installed on Saturday
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