R56 - Cooper S - Tyre Advice

[Onemcs]

Right,

I need some new tyres on the front and there are so many mixed review on Runflats / Not Run Flats my mind is boggled.

I need 2 new front tyres and currently have the below setup that came with the car.

All 205/45/17

Front - Dunlop Sp Sport - Runflats
Rear - Pirelli Eufori@ - Runflats

What do I get next? Runflats? Non-runflats? Match front and back? Igore front and back?!

Any suggestions on my quest to resolve my tyres issues I'd be grateful.

Excuse the need to start another thread on tyres but mines a bit more specific

[softtop]

Onemcs said:

Right,

I need some new tyres on the front and there are so many mixed review on Runflats / Not Run Flats my mind is boggled.

I need 2 new front tyres and currently have the below setup that came with the car.

All 205/45/17

Front - Dunlop Sp Sport - Runflats
Rear - Pirelli Eufori@ - Runflats

What do I get next? Runflats? Non-runflats? Match front and back? Igore front and back?!

Any suggestions on my quest to resolve my tyres issues I'd be grateful.

Excuse the need to start another thread on tyres but mines a bit more specific

How do you perceive the ride now? Ok ? Go for more run flats. Think it skips around? Maybe a change to normal tyres. I made the change to Toyo T1R and carry a can of tyre weld. I sold the two run flats that had not worn out on ebay.

Kind to the environment and my pocket.

[Onemcs]

Well, I find the ride does jump around a lot and when cornering the slight bump and the steering is wrenched out of your hands.

Is this the run flats?

I must agree that the non run flats are a lot cheaper!! and if the rides better I suppose its a win win!

[Gazzab]

I went non-runflats and the ride and handling is much better. Much more confidence and just feels better. More smiles.
I went with Falkens and with a slightly wider tyre at the front. (although I have a Cooper not an S).

[s m]

Gazzab said:

I went non-runflats and the ride and handling is much better. Much more confidence and just feels better. More smiles.

^ What he said

[Onemcs]

OK so yesterday I replaced my front tyres.

in doing so realised i now have run flats on the rear and non run flats on the back so taking it back after my weekend away to get two new ones.

I opted for Toyo Proxes T1-R and can't say I can fault them!

Ride is a lot smoother and handling second to none!

Thanks for all your advice!

[s m]

Onemcs said:

OK so yesterday I replaced my front tyres.

in doing so realised i now have run flats on the rear and non run flats on the back so taking it back after my weekend away to get two new ones.

I opted for Toyo Proxes T1-R and can't say I can fault them!

Ride is a lot smoother and handling second to none!

Thanks for all your advice!

When I picture your car in my mind I almost see an Argocat!

Ride and handling are much nicer on normal tyres

[Onemcs]

Isn't that wide

well spotted lol!

[RSGulp]

Onemcs - I've sent an email via your profile regarding your Pirellis you're taking off the car. Cheers, Rich.