205/50/16 vs 205/55/16 on stock wheels
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205/50/16 vs 205/55/16 on stock wheels
Well which to get? I was lucky enough to pick up some shrapnel in a run flat and there is no way I'm paying to put another one of those devil tires on the car. I'm down to these 2 sizes since I'll be using the stock X-lites so which is the better of the 2? Stock suspension
Mike
Mike
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Originally Posted by RUKnight
Well which to get? I was lucky enough to pick up some shrapnel in a run flat and there is no way I'm paying to put another one of those devil tires on the car. I'm down to these 2 sizes since I'll be using the stock X-lites so which is the better of the 2? Stock suspension
Mike
Mike
The 205/55-16 has a larger than stock 24.9" outer tire diameter, weighs about the same as the 205/50-16 tire and has a slightly softer ride but is less responsive on cornering. Good for daily street use or commuting. With stock suspension this is fine but for a lowered MINI it is too high and would rub.
205/50-16 has a 24.1" outer tire diameter so good for any MINI from stock to lowered. Firm but OK ride, good turn in response, good performance.
Potenza S-03 are very comfortable and smooth, do well in dry or wet, and perform very well on the track or street (for street tires) and that's why they are expensive. They are heavy at 24 pounds each in that size.
If you like high performance then the S-03s are very good but if you don't really drive that hard then other tires can be a good choice- Yokohama ES100, Falken ZE-512, or Toyo Proxes 4 cost less.
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Originally Posted by kenchan
Azenis Sports? how about 215/45/16's? :smile:
Minihune thanks for all that info...you really are an asset to the forum since I know you repeat yourself all the time without ever complaining for those of us that aren't as tire savy:smile:
Thanks
Mike
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Originally Posted by RUKnight
From what I've seen 215's are to wide for 6.5" wheels, please correct me if I'm wrong
The S-03s are a very good choice for the MINI. I have them and really appreciate how well they work after owning a set of Yokohama ES100s for about 1.5 years.
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