ok my run flat tire is flat and i am wanting to switch to regular tires, can i get like one or two regular tires for my front wheels and keep the back wheels runflats? Because i have a quote for runflats for one Kumho RF tire to be installed and balanced would be around $205. But I can buy 2 regular tires for a little more than that.What should i do?

 

Not a good idea to mix, even front to back. Especially tires with such different construction as run flats and 'normal'. You know, I ordered from tirerack.com about this time of day once and had my tires the next afternoon... Depending where you live...

I went to ultra high performance summer only F1's and even they were only $139 each...

I'd go with normal tires all around. Best thing I did to my MINI.

 

I would never mix runflats with regular

The problem you'll have is the runflats sidewall is so much stiffer than a regular tire. They will react differently around corners.

Go with one or the other. The regular tires are waaaay cheaper

 

What brand tires do ya'll approve of or what is good on a mini S?

 

Well, I have Toyo Proxy4's on my 18's. I like them but they are expensive. About $120 a tire
I have Falken 912 all seasons on my 17's. I like them allot and there about $70 a tire

 

Where did you get your 17's?

 

oh and what size do you use? 205/45-17 is what is recomended for my car but to use a more popular size could i use 215/45-17?

 

My 17's are actually 205/40/17 I went a little lower profile so I wouldn't have fitment issues with my coilovers.

I know plenty of people that are running a 215/ 45 tho so you should be fine.
I bought my Falkens from a local place in Utah called Wheel Werks. You might be able to find them on Tire Rack or any tire store probably.

 

I ditched my run flats. It was best move I ever made. I recommend you ditch all 4. You will be much happier.

 

Thanks everyone! The info really helped! I decided to get the 205/45-17 General Exclaim UHP. They had the best tredwear rating for the cheapest price (380 tw for $187 inc shipping).