R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+) MINI Cooper and Cooper S (R56) hatchback discussion.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

R56 Anyone Tried This - 205/55 17 Tire Replacement

Old Jul 3, 2011 | 06:45 AM
  #1  
highlander709's Avatar
highlander709
Thread Starter
|
4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 453
Likes: 0
From: The Ville
Anyone Tried This - 205/55 17 Tire Replacement

I have the 205/45 17 run-flats on my 11 MCS. They are okay, but I plan to go with all season regular tires when the time comes. I am thinking about going with a higher profile 205/55 or 215/55 17. First, the non run-flats should be more comfortable. Second, the higher profile should help absorb potholes, etc. a little better. Third, the slightly larger diameter tire should fill out the wheel well opening a little better without going the lowering route resulting in more of a "rally" inspired solution than "street" inspired solution. Finally, the larger tire should make the 3-4 mph speedometer error less so. Thoughts and feedback please. Has anyone else tried something like this?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
davidbeaver1
R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)
14
Nov 8, 2015 05:22 AM
Colt45Magnus
R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+)
6
Sep 7, 2015 10:47 PM
Powershift
MINIs & Minis for Sale
1
Aug 16, 2015 05:14 PM
JamJam43087
General MINI Talk
3
Aug 16, 2015 02:02 PM
sabjcw
R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)
4
Aug 14, 2015 07:40 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:03 AM.