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R50/53 Any 215/45/17 tires that will actualy last??

Old Jul 11, 2015 | 09:24 AM
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I have been using comp 2. Next time I'm getting super sport. And getting a set of track tires to start autocross.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 04:25 PM
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You've been using BFG G-force Sport Comp-2 or BFG G-force Comp-2 A/S which has a 45k warranty?
 
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryephile
I'm baffled nobody has brought up the only relevant metric: UTQG

Choose a tire with a UTQG of 350 or greater to achieve your 25k mile preference. Of course, that's assuming your alignment is biased to low wear [read: no aggressive camber or toe] and your driving habits involve strictly low g-forces in all axes.
^^^ Ding! Ding! Ding!

If you drive like a maniac or track your Mini, Ryephile suggestion is solid.

Also make sure your tires are balanced and the alignment is not out of spec.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by safeharbor
I am running General G-Max on mine. They seem to be holding up well, and price is great! Made by Continental.
This is what I'm running their super quiet, with 5k mi. on them still looks new.
 
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