Hey everyone. I do not even have my Mini yet , but November is going to roll around pretty quick :smile: .

Anyway... I am looking for a tire that is Rubber and rides smooth... any suggestions and or opionions are very welcome. Currently I have the 17" All Weather run flats ordered.

Thanks in advance.

 

do read through this forum, there are lots of good reads and useful info..

and welcome :smile:

i just got yoko es100 in 215/45/17s they are great

if u want to stick with 205/45/17 try the yoko parada spec 2

if u want to go 16s..try falken azenis

lastly, if u want the big baller, best tire, try the bridgestone s-03 :smile:

hope that sheds a bit of light into ur search

 

I'd stay away from the s03s - imho they provide no more grip then toyo t1s proxies and the s03s are a very heavy tire.

The falkens are great but if you live in an area with much rain the falkens don't make great street tires and I wouldn't exactly say they are the smoothest tire...they are intended to be a autox tire.

I'd also stay away from the parada spec 2s...not that great of tire...i've used them before and never thought much of them.

I haven't used the es100s yet but after reading alot of great reviews on them they are on my list of tires to try...they seem to have great grip, they are very light like the toyos but they are a bit cheaper which is always a plus.

Going off of tires i've used and what I've heard from others that seem to have tried many types I'd say your best bet is either the yoko es100 or the toyo t1s proxy.

 

i have had the toyo casey is talking about..and loved them

i decided to try the yoko es100s...and i have 0 miles on them so far

i will let u know in a little bit of time...which i like better


my opinions are dry pavement only, as i dont take cars out in the rain... :smile:

 

I look forward to hearing your comparisions of the two...cheers