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Old 04-18-2012, 07:31 PM
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Summer tires

Hey guys, I am looking for a new set of summer tires this year. I have team dynamic pro race 1.2 15x7 wheels and I would like cheap but decent tires.
I am looking for average daily driver tires but spirited driving, and maybe a track day, MAYBE. They can be strictly summer tires because i have a winter setup as well-

I found these and the reviews are good, will they fit on the wheel?
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....source=message

Also these are nice but they are a little bit more expensive and only 195/50/15
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....source=message

If you guys could help me out and let me know if these tires would work with the wheel, IM A SUSPENSION NOOB!

Also if you have any other options let me know
 
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Old 04-19-2012, 06:53 AM
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Friend of mine had those Dunlop dz101. They were great tires but wore kinda fast. I dono if they will fit your rim though
 
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Old 04-19-2012, 08:59 AM
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I think I'd stick with the 205 width for 7" wide rims, but I'd also go up to 205/55/15 in order to get closer to the OE diameter of about 24" (the 205/50s are 23.1" in diameter). There are some good UHPS tires in the 205/55/15 size. The Dunlop DZ101 also comes in that size, but I think you can do better than those.
 
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Old 04-19-2012, 10:26 AM
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The most popular summer tire with the Mini community in 205/55/15 would be the Yokohama S drive.
 
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