murmini - MINI Cooper Blog: New Shoes...

New Shoes...

murmini — Thu, 31 May 2007 16:29:00 -0400

With about 45,000 miles on the car, it was time to get some new shoes. I had already replaced the fronts at about 15k but now it was time for a change.

"New Shoes..." by murmini

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:51:38 -0400

Yes, this is what made me go ahead and get the 45s instead of the lower profile 40s. While lower profiles look great, I am enjoying the extra 5mm of cushion. Frankly, you can barely see the difference but you sure can feel it….

I will let you all know the final analysis on the tires after driving to Maine and back next week…..

Pass the Ice Cream!

"New Shoes..." by todd

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:14:06 -0400

Murray – those are the same wheels I have on my 2003 MCS only mine are silver and 18”. Right now two of them are bent slightly – a hazzard of low profile tires and the third-world-type roads – a result of a hard Kansas City winter.

"New Shoes..." by =:¬)

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:04:04 -0400

Does the Eagle come in a lower profile?

"New Shoes..." by Tan

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:55:32 -0400

Wow thanks! I’m a regular reader and enjoy your work. Keep it up!

"New Shoes..." by Pedro

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:09:33 -0400

Murray – nice job! Looking sharp!

"New Shoes..." by SrBlanco

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 07:57:30 -0400

I have been a HUGE fan of the Eagle F-1s for some time. They were the first tire I put on my 2005 MCS after wearing out the factory run flats. I felt that their wet performance was better than the dry performance of the factory tire.

Enjoy the new shoes!!

"New Shoes..." by QWKSLVR

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:50:27 -0400

The new tires & wheels look GREAT..!!! I’m glad you posted info re: a truly excellent experience with a tire/wheel company, as ‘someday’ I will be in the market for new ‘shoes’ too..!!! :-}

"New Shoes..." by R.Ballardini

Thu, 31 May 2007 21:33:32 -0400

I also have used TR for my last 3 tyre purchases. The only downside I have ever found was with their customer comments. The tyres I have now I hate but they had 100% good reviews. Otherwise TR is amazing.

I will say that the taller sidewall gives it a heavier look, to me.

My last experience at TR here: http://tinyurl.com/yrgl3u