run flat tyres

[owensinger]

I have a mini cooper which is currently on dunlop 195 55 r16 v runflat tyres. They are ok but the tyre wear on the front is very high and are due for a change. looked on the net and found that pirrelli, goodyear and bridgestone all do alternative tyres in this size.

Pirelli is cheapest folowed by brigestone then dunlop and goodyear are the same price. Just wanted to know other peoples experience with these brands as these tyres could be 100 pound a pop. i wouldnot recommend the dunlop but only on tyre wear alone, grip is good in the dry and ok in the wet.

[BillyNoMates]

I personally don't like Pirelli as they introduce more road noise into the car than my preference of Good Year. Can't comment on Bridgestone.

[woodchopper]

I'd go for Goodyear too - have tried the others except Pirelli and found them to be too noisy and rubbish in the wet.

[mitchdionne]

You didn't say the age of your cooper, the reason are ask is that a lot of modern car use runflats as they have no spare tyre to save on space. Also some owners do the same to make room for stereo amps and woofer boxes. I know it sounds daft, but I know of at least two people who thought they would save a bit of cash until they had a puncture..when it cost them lots for towing off the M1.
If you can try COSTCO, if you have one local! They only do Michelin PILOT2, but fit, balance, new valves, and rotate all for about �55.00 a boot. Great tyres<good wear rate and excellent grip. Standard replacements on most Police vehicles.

[BillyNoMates]

Certainly I give Michelins the thumbs up wrt wear. Not found anything that comes close.