PULLED THE TRIGGER! UPDATE!
PULLED THE TRIGGER! UPDATE!
As of now I will be keeping my 16" wheels unless I find some 17" wheels SOON. Thats me Mr. Indecisive!
I can't remember which Dave it is that has a set of ASA wheels for sell, but whoever it is get ahold of me. I can come look at them tomorrow if that works.
Right now I have 195/55/16 and want to know can I fit 215/50/16 on my 2009 clubman or will it be better to go with 205/50/16? I am looking at the Goodyear Eagle GT, the Conti DWS, Bridgestone Potenza G 019, or the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S.
If I get some 17's I will be getting 215/45/17
Any input would be appreciated
I can't remember which Dave it is that has a set of ASA wheels for sell, but whoever it is get ahold of me. I can come look at them tomorrow if that works.
Right now I have 195/55/16 and want to know can I fit 215/50/16 on my 2009 clubman or will it be better to go with 205/50/16? I am looking at the Goodyear Eagle GT, the Conti DWS, Bridgestone Potenza G 019, or the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S.
If I get some 17's I will be getting 215/45/17
Any input would be appreciated
Last edited by cdecker78 on Sat Aug 21, 2010 4:26 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Re: What size tires?
ok thanks anyways. I am thinking about ordering the ASA AR6's from tire rack.
Re: What size tires?
I do not recommend the G019 Grids. They start out great, but cup very easily. After 10k they start sounding like 4x4 off-road tires - very loud.
This is from 2 sets on 2 very different cars (one a MINI).
This is a common complaint of these tires - see TireRack comments section.
Just my $0.02
This is from 2 sets on 2 very different cars (one a MINI).
This is a common complaint of these tires - see TireRack comments section.
Just my $0.02
Greg
'19 Emerald Grey/Chili Red JCW (F56) <---- Greg's car
'08 Dark Silver/Black Cooper S convertible JCW (R52) <---- Greg's other car
'02 BRG/White Cooper (R50) Iowa plate: M1N1 <-----Judy's car
Des Moines/KC/whatever
'19 Emerald Grey/Chili Red JCW (F56) <---- Greg's car
'08 Dark Silver/Black Cooper S convertible JCW (R52) <---- Greg's other car
'02 BRG/White Cooper (R50) Iowa plate: M1N1 <-----Judy's car
Des Moines/KC/whatever
Re: What size tires?
If just for street use, the Conti DWS is getting very good reviews, and I'm very happy with my Kumho ASX, but the Conti's are supposed to last longer.
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
Re: What size tires?
I agree with the Conti DWS in a 205/50ZR16 unless you go with a 17" --- 215/45ZR17Minidave wrote:If just for street use, the Conti DWS is getting very good reviews, and I'm very happy with my Kumho ASX, but the Conti's are supposed to last longer.
2015 F56 S hatchback-Electric Blue/Black, Cold Weather Package,Premium Package, Sport Package and a lot of other crap. "BRUISER"
They call me David
Former MINI's
2004 R53 "Stubby"
2012 R58 Coupe "Deuce"
They call me David
Former MINI's
2004 R53 "Stubby"
2012 R58 Coupe "Deuce"
Re: What size tires?
WWYD?
So after much research.(two full days worth) Edited Contis are a player again. Seems like the mushy drive is during burn in, and mostly on 16" wheels. So I may stilll get the Conti DWS in 215/45/ZR17!
I am thinking I will have a these options.
Option #1
A new set of wheels.
Konig Illusion 17x7 at Discounttiredirect.com for $436 shipped. Thats $109 a wheel....
and a set of 215/45ZR17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus! Found out through a little birdie that Sams Club will have the $70 off a set of 4 starting the 27th.
But the price is still a shocker $159.88! But the reviews are GREAT!
or a set of 215/45ZR17 Goodyear Eagle GT Price is $124.42 but has $50 off a set of four right now.
*JUST ADDED AGAIN*
a set of 215/45ZR17 Continental ExtremeContact DSW from either Tire Rack who is about $20 more for a set or Discounttiredirect.com with the wheels...
Option #2
Keep the 16" wheels and put...
205/50/16 Goodyear Eagle GT
or
205/50/16 Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S
So after much research.(two full days worth) Edited Contis are a player again. Seems like the mushy drive is during burn in, and mostly on 16" wheels. So I may stilll get the Conti DWS in 215/45/ZR17!
I am thinking I will have a these options.
Option #1
A new set of wheels.
Konig Illusion 17x7 at Discounttiredirect.com for $436 shipped. Thats $109 a wheel....
and a set of 215/45ZR17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus! Found out through a little birdie that Sams Club will have the $70 off a set of 4 starting the 27th.
But the price is still a shocker $159.88! But the reviews are GREAT!
or a set of 215/45ZR17 Goodyear Eagle GT Price is $124.42 but has $50 off a set of four right now.
*JUST ADDED AGAIN*
a set of 215/45ZR17 Continental ExtremeContact DSW from either Tire Rack who is about $20 more for a set or Discounttiredirect.com with the wheels...
Option #2
Keep the 16" wheels and put...
205/50/16 Goodyear Eagle GT
or
205/50/16 Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S
Last edited by cdecker78 on Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:06 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Re: What size tires?
Closely check these out. Very closely. I put a set of 15s on my 15" holies and I'm *extremely* disappointed. Very soft and squishy to the point of being frightening on the interstate.cdecker78 wrote: Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S
Sears won't do crap about it, so I have a brand new set of tires that I'll be replacing and selling on Craigslist.
This in spite of all the great Tirerack reviews. Seems in larger sizes and lower profiles, it can be a good tire. In 195/60-15, it is simply unacceptable.
I realize you are going 16s or 17s, which is a different story. Just pay close attention and go in with eyes wide open.
Greg
'19 Emerald Grey/Chili Red JCW (F56) <---- Greg's car
'08 Dark Silver/Black Cooper S convertible JCW (R52) <---- Greg's other car
'02 BRG/White Cooper (R50) Iowa plate: M1N1 <-----Judy's car
Des Moines/KC/whatever
'19 Emerald Grey/Chili Red JCW (F56) <---- Greg's car
'08 Dark Silver/Black Cooper S convertible JCW (R52) <---- Greg's other car
'02 BRG/White Cooper (R50) Iowa plate: M1N1 <-----Judy's car
Des Moines/KC/whatever
Re: What size tires?
Thanks for the input I will check them out good before I decide.IowaM1N1 wrote: Just pay close attention and go in with eyes wide open.
PULLED THE TRIGGER! UPDATE!
BOUGHT
A new set of wheels.
Konig Illusion 17x7 at Discounttiredirect.com for $436 shipped. Thats $109 a wheel....
I will probably paint the silver part Laser Blue to match the car!
a set of 215/45ZR17 Continental ExtremeContact DWS Discounttiredirect.com with the wheels...After calling and talking with a guy named Ray he gave me another $40 off the listed price...Total for tire shipped = $491
A new set of wheels.
Konig Illusion 17x7 at Discounttiredirect.com for $436 shipped. Thats $109 a wheel....
I will probably paint the silver part Laser Blue to match the car!
a set of 215/45ZR17 Continental ExtremeContact DWS Discounttiredirect.com with the wheels...After calling and talking with a guy named Ray he gave me another $40 off the listed price...Total for tire shipped = $491
Last edited by cdecker78 on Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: PULLED THE TRIGGER! UPDATE!
cdecker78 wrote:BOUGHT[/b
a set of 215/45ZR17 Continental ExtremeContact DSW Discounttiredirect.com with the wheels...After calling and talking with a guy named Ray he gave me another $40 off the listed price...Total for tire shipped = $491
I'm interested in your experience with the DSWs when you try them out for a while.
Greg
'19 Emerald Grey/Chili Red JCW (F56) <---- Greg's car
'08 Dark Silver/Black Cooper S convertible JCW (R52) <---- Greg's other car
'02 BRG/White Cooper (R50) Iowa plate: M1N1 <-----Judy's car
Des Moines/KC/whatever
'19 Emerald Grey/Chili Red JCW (F56) <---- Greg's car
'08 Dark Silver/Black Cooper S convertible JCW (R52) <---- Greg's other car
'02 BRG/White Cooper (R50) Iowa plate: M1N1 <-----Judy's car
Des Moines/KC/whatever
Re: PULLED THE TRIGGER! UPDATE!
I will be happy to do a full review just as soon as I get a few miles on them. Will try to post at 500 miles, 1000 miles and 5000 miles.