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    Posted: March/10/05 at 9:01am

Ok, so last saturday, i got a huge nail in my right rear runflat, this is the second time this has happened to this tire, and finnally I warped it and it was time to get a new tire and instead of paying $175 for one tire, I got 4 brand new yokohama ES 100's they are really nice....ZR rated....better ride and less road noise then the run flats.  I went for a 205-50-16 so they have a little smaller sidewall, but more rubber on the road, so thats good, and now i can experience the real way to motor in a mini

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/13/05 at 8:50am
I have the ES 100's also and like them.  I also bought a can of fix a flat and a Mini compressor.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/02/05 at 7:15am

I should have asked what brand of tires come with the MINI....i ordered the base model(gas mileage a bit better according to specs), and went with the standard 15" all weather tires.....

I have a 2002 Ford Focus hatchback now that I haven't decided what to do with yet when the MINI comes, but last summer I bought Goodyear triple-tred tires for the Focus, and they're great for slickery roads....

 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/02/05 at 7:56am

You may get Dunlops but they have different brands.

 

BTW, I moved this here and delete the other one you wrote.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/14/05 at 10:48pm
Ok boys - I need some help here.  The screw in my runflat from the dam run is apparently too close to the sidewall to repair.  (I had no idea I needed to aim so the screw punctured the middle of the tire)  Since I hope eventually to try some autocross, what's the group recommendation for my new non-runflat tires?  Are the Yokohamas the way to go?  If it makes a difference in your suggestions, I've got 17" wheels and unlike some people I could name, I'm not going to start collecting rims .  Thanks
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/15/05 at 6:20am

Originally posted by kristin kristin wrote:

Ok boys - I need some help here.  The screw in my runflat from the dam run is apparently too close to the sidewall to repair.  (I had no idea I needed to aim so the screw punctured the middle of the tire)  Since I hope eventually to try some autocross, what's the group recommendation for my new non-runflat tires?  Are the Yokohamas the way to go?  If it makes a difference in your suggestions, I've got 17" wheels and unlike some people I could name, I'm not going to start collecting rims .  Thanks

 I resemble that remark. Kristin what tires are you currently running pirelli or dunlop?.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/15/05 at 9:03am
They're Dunlops.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/15/05 at 9:10am

I would go with Yokohama.  They're a great value and an excellemtn tire.

Originally posted by kristin kristin wrote:

Ok boys - I need some help here.  The screw in my runflat from the dam run is apparently too close to the sidewall to repair.  (I had no idea I needed to aim so the screw punctured the middle of the tire)  Since I hope eventually to try some autocross, what's the group recommendation for my new non-runflat tires?  Are the Yokohamas the way to go?  If it makes a difference in your suggestions, I've got 17" wheels and unlike some people I could name, I'm not going to start collecting rims .  Thanks

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/15/05 at 12:25pm

The best thing you can do is go to "1010tires.com, tirerack.com" and some other sites. Get a feel of what you're looking for and read consumer ratings. There are so many brandsthat limiting yourself to Yokohama would be a mistake.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/16/05 at 2:26am

 I have the 215/zr40/17's  (Yokohama). They are just too soft.

I am in need of some new tires but they are all a bit pricey.

So far i have found Dunlap and Han-cook are a really good  in performance too.

Any one got suggetions ,where to get the new tires?

 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/27/05 at 4:36am
Hi everyone,

My daughter (Tristan) took the MINI to college in Tacoma, WA (we are from Kansas City). I was wondering if someone would recommend a good place to purchase and have tires put on. We are thinking of getting the Yokohama's as she needs something that won't hydroplane.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/27/05 at 1:31pm

I would recommend "Discount Tires" as the place to get them. But don't just go there and ask them what they think you should get. I did all my research online and told them the exact wheels and tires I wanted. They called the wheel manufacturer to make sure they would fit on the car. Since I bought wheels and tires, I got a good price compared to buying tires and wheels at 2 different stores. I also di not have to pay for mounting, balancing and the other accessories needed to mount them.

I am running Hankook VS2's and I think they are great for autocross. I would recommend smaller wheels for autocross, or at least some that you don't mind getting dirty. A lot of rubber from everywhere on the track will end up on your wheels.

OK, I'm done for now. Thanks for listening

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