non runflat tyres, What do you use?

[siwil1]

As per the title really, Do many people run on Non runflat tyres? If so what are the ones to go for?

For a 51 plate cooper 195x55x16

Only just got this little thing for my daily commute and its a hoot to drive !!!!!!!

[DanGT]

A lot of people run non-runflats. If you look up the subject on the forum you will find a lot on theis topic.

[jack_st]

get rid of the run flats. ive just got rid of mine and the drive is so much better!

[Justin S]

Mate runs Toyo T1R's on his. I will be using non runflats when mine are dead.

[rednotdead]

Falken 451s (I think), can't be arsed to go and look. Made a huge difference for the better.

[siwil1]

Cheers for the responses guys, Managed to get the search to work in the end !

Do you all still run 195x55x16 as I couldnt work out if most people go wider with a lower profile ie 205x50x16 ?

[jackh707]

Hi, I'm running toyo proxes T1Rs too, same size as you 195:55:16. They are ridiculously grippy in the dry and the wet, full throttle in the wet on a poor road surface and no wheel spin. Cornering grip is fantastic. Totally different league to the RFTs it came on.

Side walls are soft though, so the first time you corner hard you'll get a bit more body roll, you get used to it quickly. Smooth supple and grippy.

I hoon about quite a bit and they havn't lasted too long due to the soft compound, but for the price I don't think that's bad.

[jack_st]

i use yokos pradra spec 2s on mine.

[martinj46]

Falken FK452's for me

[GT TVR]

anyone tried Hankook Ventus S1 EVO's (205/40/18 on a Works)?

[MattOz]

Got Goodyear Eagle F1's on my wifes Cooper. About to replace all 4 as they've worn out and will probably get the same again. Great tyre and a huge improvement over the RFTs.

[OldSkoolRS]

My OH's Mini One has the 17" alloys off the convertable model with 205/45 tyres, she got quoted £100 + VAT for Pirelli non run flats and £50 + VAT for 'budget' (she didn't find out what this make was ). One of the run flats keeps going down (but of course doesn't look flat so she keeps driving it without pumping it up ) so it has started to look cracked on the edge. Do these prices seem reasonable as I'm out of touch having not paid for tyres for years due to a company car and my RS hasn't been anywhere for years to wear it's own tyres out...

[Marcia]

Once the RF's on my S wear out they'll be getting replaced with non-runflats,i hate them,and especially as they are low profiles,a really hard ride.

[siwil1]

OldSkoolRS said:

My OH's Mini One has the 17" alloys off the convertable model with 205/45 tyres, she got quoted £100 + VAT for Pirelli non run flats and £50 + VAT for 'budget' (she didn't find out what this make was ). One of the run flats keeps going down (but of course doesn't look flat so she keeps driving it without pumping it up ) so it has started to look cracked on the edge. Do these prices seem reasonable as I'm out of touch having not paid for tyres for years due to a company car and my RS hasn't been anywhere for years to wear it's own tyres out...

They seem about right for garage prices but try online Ive used eventmobile quite a few times,they will come to home,work or track to replace tyres. Were very carefull with the alloys etc. Also try blackcircles and camskill all seem to get good reviews.

[OldSkoolRS]

siwil1 said:

They seem about right for garage prices but try online Ive used eventmobile quite a few times,they will come to home,work or track to replace tyres. Were very carefull with the alloys etc. Also try blackcircles and camskill all seem to get good reviews.

Thanks for the feedback.

[Eviltad]

martinj46 said:

Falken FK452's for me

+1 on fronts ATM.

[Callyuk]

iv got falken fe912's on the front and dunlop sport 3000 on the rear. will think about swapping them to eagle F1's when they run low

[AARONM3]

I've just replaced my runflat Pirellis with Continental Contact Sport 3s, the ride is much improved, they seem quieter and there seems to be a lot more feedback from them even without really pushing them.

Cooper S 205/45/17 btw