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Author:  bamnfi [ Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:29 am ]
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OK, so I went and bought a very nice 850 and now I need tyres for the thing to get a roadworthy. I know there is the fact sheet on tyres but what would the wisdom in the room suggest? I am keeping the car standard so I won't need the sort of tyres that are on my Cooper S but still want something that will do the job very well. Is it OK to go slightyl;y wider rubber on the standard rims or am I being blonde again?
Thx for any help. bam(nfi)
Author:  BBY755 [ Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:37 am ]
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Was that one on ebay? Looked very nice........

Good on ya!
Author:  bamnfi [ Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:59 am ]
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BBY, sure is. Am a very happy camper! Now I have a companion for the other mini. They do get lonely as a single child :wink:

Just trying to get it down to Melbourne now.
Author:  BALLISTIC [ Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:30 am ]
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Some Khumo's will do the job........
Author:  bamnfi [ Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:36 am ]
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thanks Ballistic.
Would 165's be pushing it? My wheelbarrow has wider tyres than the 145's :roll:
Author:  sports850 [ Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:57 am ]
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I use 145/70/10 khumo's on mine (they are around 15 years old and it hasn't been driven (much) on bitumin for close to 10 years) , they grip reasonably well and handle abuse well . Not sure how similar the current ones are compared to what I have but these are good enough for me (tyres outhandle the power and brakes ...) . 165's on standard rims can belly the sidewalls out a little bit and give a slightly wallowy feel but only very minor , an 850 without flairs looks best with 145's on :wink:
Author:  matt van'74 [ Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:28 pm ]
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I would use kuhmo's or falken's.

I had Kuhmo Power stars on my 1275'd mini. They held up pretty well but not too much grip in the wet. When cornering hard they howl a little maybe its them warning you that you are right on the edge. :lol:

I have heard that the Falken product is of a similar standard for similar money.

Now get some pics of your 850 up :D Looking forward to seeing some photos.

Matt
Author:  bamnfi [ Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:48 pm ]
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Matt, thx for the advice. I have organised for the "BEAST" (not) to be picked up next Wednesday. $595 door to door from the Blue Mountains to North Fitzroy. Not bad methinx. I will take some pics when she arrives and post them. cheers, bam
Author:  Super-mini [ Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:39 pm ]
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yea i've used cumho sploodgestars, they're good for a bog mini :)
Author:  Mort Subite [ Sat Oct 18, 2008 12:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 850 tyres?
bamnfi wrote:
OK, so I went and bought a very nice 850 and now I need tyres for the thing to get a roadworthy. I know there is the fact sheet on tyres but what would the wisdom in the room suggest? I am keeping the car standard so I won't need the sort of tyres that are on my Cooper S but still want something that will do the job very well. Is it OK to go slightyl;y wider rubber on the standard rims or am I being blonde again?
Thx for any help. bam(nfi)


I drive my all original 65 Deluxe on 145/10 Falken - they were on the shelf at the time and were affordable. They work a treat for what i need them to do. They dont look too out of place. I am happy with the 'old car look'.

I will get crossply or crossply lookalikes later.
Author:  Mick [ Sat Oct 18, 2008 12:30 pm ]
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I found the Bridgestones 145s will strike the fear of God into you in the wet...
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