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Mar 17, 2014 | 09:42 PM

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RadioFlyer

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Originally Posted by ASKtheteach

I had Sumitomo HTR ZII tires on my 2006 R50, and they were great. I have a set of 19" wheels I'm going to put on my Countryman, and I'm going with the General G-MAX AS-03. It got good reviews, is reasonably priced, and has an aggressive tread (with a very good tread wear rating). I can get a really good deal through Discount Tire Direct. They will beat Tire Rack, plus they offer free shipping.

I have the Gmax and after 20,000 miles they are cupping and are VERY noisy. They were great at first but now the noise is bad.

Mar 21, 2014 | 10:02 AM

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lfc99ko

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Thank you all you guys for the informations...

My local shop offered me $120 for Hankook V12 Evo per tire including installation and balancing...

Since if I buy tires through Tirerack, I had to pay for shipping&installation (local Midas shop said $25 per tire for installation) Thought this was somewhat reasonable.

Again, thank you guys

Mar 21, 2014 | 11:17 AM

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for those of you have non run flat tires on... do you guys keep a spare tire in your vehicle all
time? this is the part which i'm hesitating to get rft or non rfts

YES, not a problem in a clubman.

Mar 21, 2014 | 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RobMuntean

Forget the Bridgestone Potenza's. If you want good tires looking at Continental DWS or Michelin Supersports or even Dunlops. I bought my Potenza's thinking wow a great tire to last me 45k miles(all seasons) and I got dooped lol. Only had them on my MINI for a year and four months lasted me 30k miles give or take. I'm going to replace them with Continentals DWS if I decide to keep the car.

Good luck hopefully that helps.

Good traction tires don't last. I am lucky to get 20K on any tire I buy. If you think that's bad try my sport bike, I get 2-3K on the rears, 3-5K on fronts.

I think people expect too much. Tires can't last and have great traction.

And I NEVER get near the warning bars, tires have heat cycled way too much to have any traction left. Mine get pulled when the traction is going, about halfway through the treads.

Mar 21, 2014 | 02:58 PM

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I think people expect too much. Tires can't last and have great traction.

Totally agree. Most folks don't realize that. It just isn't possible to have tires with excellent traction that last 40-50k miles. If it was possible, it would defy laws of physics. What one should aim for is a compromise that suits their driving habits, and road condition. My wife's Mercedes SUV (5000 lbs) goes through tires every 18K miles... even though they are rated to last 30K plus. At least curb weight is not an issue with Minis!

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Mar 21, 2014 | 03:44 PM

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Based from my own experience, check out the Michelins AS3's 205/45-17's ... it's an all-season performance tire w/ a high mileage warranty of 45K. You can get this from your local Costco (just wait for a $70 sale reduction-every other month). Out-the-door price was $587 for me that came with a lifetime repair, balance and rotation. I had mine balanced and rotated every 3k. These aren't run flats... I do carry a Slime tire repair kit and a full size spare on longer trips.