So I have already decided to do away with the run flats. Way too noisy. The question is can I increase the tire size at all? I would be interested in keeping the 19" rims, but maybe go with something a little wider and taller like 235/45/R19.

Anybody do this?

 

i have 18 inch oem wheels on my cm all4 with sport suspension

i went from stock 225/45R18s (25.9 inch OD) to 225/50R18s (26.9 inch OD) with no problems or rubbing

my winter tires are 205/70R16s (27.3 inch OD) on mini oem euro alloys, again no problems or rubbing

 

I went from the stock 17s with runflats to 19x8 wheels with 225/40-19 tires. This is the factory JCW size.

 

Oops! Just realized that I commented in the Paceman section. I have a Countryman, but the wheels are the same.

 

Yeah, I have 19" rims and 225/40/R19 runflats, and I want t taller and slightly wider tire, I think the 235/50's will work (non-runflat). I think that will be a little more quite. I'd like to keep the 19's but if I have to I'll sell them.

 

Those wheels are nice, One you switch to NON RF the ride will feel much better. I would keep it the same size tire.

These are very nice wheels for the CM or PM. After seeing them in person. Wow , very nice.

R134 MINI JCW Cross Spoke Wheel 19" (5x120) - Black Gloss Turned - Set Of 4

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/36116854451KT/

 

I was dragging my feet on changing out my tires, but after last weeks, snow storm that brought about 5" of heavy wet stuff to the Philadelphia area, and a near miss collision with a Fed-Ex truck, I have schedule the swap. Going with Michelin's Pilot A/S 3 all season 225/45/19 non-run-flat. The Pirelli’s that are on the car (second time I had Pirelli’s on a car that had zero grab in the snow) are POS in my opinion.

When I hit my brakes I was sliding directly for a parked Fed-Ex truck, 1/2 on the road, 1/2 off, I don't remember hearing or feeling the ABS kicking in (which has me a little concerned). Only when I took my foot off the clutch and brake, did all 4 wheels grab and slow me down enough that I could steer clear.

Can't wait for some new rubber

 

You would be much better with steelies and some snow tires. You can fit the 16" MINI Factory silver steelies and save the nice 19" for summer.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-steelies.html



We have matching the center caps linked also.



Then get a good set of snow tires and the Paceman will drive much better.

 

Thanks for the suggestion, I was actually considering changing the wheels, but to be honest, I barely have time to blow my nose, let alone swap out tires every season.

I went and got the all season Michelin's and man, WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! Highly recommend scrapping the Runflats. Already drives like a different car. Don't know about the snow yet.

 

Welcome. 19" and wide tires are hard in the snow, good you got the non RF. But Snows and steelies will make it a tank. I highly recommend those. If you have a set of wheels dedicated to snow and then summers all you have to do if flip the wheels.

Good luck and you when have a chance to drive with snow tires on a CM or PM i think you will like them.