Tyres for 2018 Cooper S

[purple haze]

MOT today and expecting need for some new tyres. Recommendations please for 17 inch wheels - both run flat & normal with pros & cons.

[BOR]

BOR in 2023 said:

OK, so I fitted the RFT Dunlop Sport Maxx

I've only driven a few kms to bed them in so far, but in my opinion, they are really pretty good.

I would rate the ride comfort at 8,0/10 maybe even higher.

In comparison, I rated the non RFT Michelin Primacy 3 also at 8,0/10 and the winter RFT Dunlop Winter Contact at 7,5/10.

It's not a direct comparison as I went from the winter tyres straight to the new summer tyres, and the originals are 8 years old, so might have hardened.

Turn-in seems less crisp which adds supporting evidence to the idea that the RFT sidewall has been reduced in stiffness.

Very strange "uncanny valley" feeling at the moment, because I'm expecting much more of an impact as I go over potholes/drain covers etc, but it is really quite good.

Brand new Michelin non RFTs might be even better, but I'm quite happy with the result so far.

[TameRacingDriver]

I had Bridgestone Potenza Sport on my JCW (215/45/17) and I thought they were excellent, they did seem to wear fairly quickly but that could have been my driving style