Mini JCW GP 2 (2013) -Tyres HELP???

[mattf93]

Hi Guys,

I'm sure there's some on here that may be able to help with my conundrum.

Along with the below any general advice/warnings etc would be helpful.

Currently contemplating acquiring a Mini JCW GP2 - but I am slightly concerned about the Tyres as they were specially developed by Kumho but are a soft compound more track focused tyre.

Do any of you know a more versatile tyre that can be used in winter as well and is better wearing - Unlikely that I am going to track the car so want something that works better in colder temps and rain where the Kumhos are hopeless...

Thanks in advance

Anyone.

[mattf93]

E-bmw said:

Tyres are tyres are tyres.

Just because the car comes with a certain tyre doesn't mean you can't change them to something else more suitable.

Conti S/C 6 are good, Goodyear F1 Assy 3 are good between these 2 there is pretty much nothing to chose.

You could always have a nosey through tyrereviews.com, there is a full section on professional tests done on pretty much every tyre on the planet.

Just in addition to the above for "true" winter use you should really change to winter tyres when ambients fall below 8 degrees but most people don't, the difference is incredible if you do.

I appreciate what you mean about the factory fit tyres - they really grippy when warm but crap in damp and wear rate is very poor.
The tyre size is slightly unusual so it does limit the tyres available for the car.

Thanks for your recommendation on those tyres, as you say there is pretty much nothing to chose unfortunately.

[mattf93]

E-bmw said:

If it is an unusual size, what is it?

215/40 "17s.

Just seeing what people recommend particularly for colder/wetter weather.

Can easily store the Kumhos its got for winter anyway - they're not great on sodden roads I found out!