Hello. I have a 2015 Mini Paceman S All4 w/ 18" wheels runflat Pirelli tires. I love the car but absolutely hate the ride with the run flats. I'm looking for advice from those that have switched back to a regular all season performance tire or all season touring tire for their recommendations. My research thus far has led me to narrow it down to the Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus. Have any Paceman owners switched to a regular tire?

Thanks,
Rick

 

On our Countryman (almost same as Paceman) I went to Conti DWS06 tires. Ride was smoother over bumps,etc. Noise was a bit less as well. I only used the car for a short time after the switch-over before my son absconded with it.

For the way the car gets used, next time I would have looked for a higher quality run flat so I didn't have to carry the spare and all the other items.

For my F56 I will debate the process again when new tires are needed. I don't think it is a cut and dry switch for me. Some of the newer RF's are excellent from the reviews.

 

I made the switch. I had 19" rims and dropped to 18" and put Yokohama's ADVAN Sports (245/50/R18) over sized a little and made a few modifications, 5mm spacers in the rear and spring suppressors in the rear. Best move I made! ride is great, quite and gripes like a banshee. I don't carry a spare but thinking about getting a donut.

 

Ditching the runflats is often the first thing new MINI owners do. Most use AAA or carry a Slime kit. I use All Season Contis on my Paceman, and an ultra summer performance tire on my 02 MCS that doesn't get driven over the winter. Once you do the change, you will have a totally different ride quality, and for the better! Even the best runflats can't compare in performance to conventional tires because of the nature of their construction (very stiff sidewalls).

 

+1 ditch the runflats and get a much better ride. Then get a tire mobility kit as a back up.

For the 4 wheel drive all seasons most people like the All Season Contis.

 

I stuck with R/F for the winter, and use standard tires for the summer. I'm a big fan of the S-04 Pole Position as a summer tire.