I have been following this forum since I brought home my 2008 MINI Cooper S almost 2 years ago. In that time there have been numerous people who have shared their opinion on the horrors of run-flats. I decided that I would wait until my set of run-flats needed to be replaced and I would consider getting regular tires. I had Michellin Pilot Exalto PE2's installed on my Mini last week and it is like I just bought a new car. The ride and noise levels are dramatically better. I have yet to real push the car in the corners, but so far it seems better than the run-flats as well. For anyone considering dropping the run-flats. DO IT!

 

lookin good!

 

Sweeeet.... Michelins are awesome tires.

Was out with a friend few weeks back who still sports the Pirelli Eufori RF tires on S lites....the sound was reminiscent to that of snow tires.

 

I put 215/45/17's on Exalto PE's on my 2009 JCW. I really like the looks of them and I'm going to try to get out and see how they feel this weekend. I got my slime and pump and they fit in the cubby hole under the mat where the jack and tools used to go.

 

Very classy!

 

are those white or silver spokes on the rb's westcoastmini? nice btw

 

They are silver RB's.

 

thanks

 

Looks good. I can't wait to get rid of my runflats...before MOTD 2011 whether I need them or not.

 

Look good and even though I can't talk much wheel gap kills. Even more so now that your wheels stick out. BTW def dig the retro look of them.

 

I don't know how I got 37k from my original Continental runflats on lousy NYC roads but I did - well, I kept the inflation right and memorized every pothole on my commute. Can't wait to switch to regular tires though - can't take the jolts anymore. I want it all - smoother riding, great handling, all season tires for bad roads. Any suggestions for tires and a good shop in the NYC area? 2007 Cooper S coupe. Many thanks.

 

Would you like more sporty handling or more quiet and smooth tires? Whats your local zipcode?

 

Looks good, keep it shiny

Hey, same here.

Everything from the BQE/Belt Parkway through 287 or the Sawmill is utter hell. I can't avoid the awful, awful road conditions, even if I've done the same.

Seems like new potholes show up weekly...

 

Runflats are also a LOT heavier than regular tires...
Getting rid of that rotating mass will allow you to have better acceleration in addition to everything else...

Also, I have never run with a spare in any of my cars. I just have good roadside assistance... And a full tire warranty from discount tire that will replace the tires in the event they can't be fixed...

 

My 205/45/17 rinflat Dunlop Sports were 22 pounds

My 215/45/17 Michelin Exalta PE2's are 22 pounds

If I would have bought Michelin 205/45/17 Exaltas they are only 20 pounds.

I did not want tires heavier then what came on my car so I did my research.