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What's a good wheel and tire size for drivers' schools?

My father just ordered a Super Cooper primarily to have something fun to drive at drivers' schools. He wants a dedicated set of tires and wheels for the track to preserve the longevity of the run flats. I imagine he'll keep the stock ride height if that affects tire scrub.

I've read in a few Mini forums recommendations for 15x7 with 205/55 and 225/50. Anyone have experience with these combinations?

Allen

im going to be running Yoko AVS100 or Fuzion ZRI... i would think 225 would be better when it comes to handling because of the contact patch?... more helpful members chime in hehe

abarks wrote:What's a good wheel and tire size for drivers' schools?

My father just ordered a Super Cooper primarily to have something fun to drive at drivers' schools. He wants a dedicated set of tires and wheels for the track to preserve the longevity of the run flats. I imagine he'll keep the stock ride height if that affects tire scrub.

I've read in a few Mini forums recommendations for 15x7 with 205/55 and 225/50. Anyone have experience with these combinations?

Allen

I think once he has ridden on the run flats that he won't worry about preserving their longevity. Best thing I did for ride, grip, road noise on my 05 Scooper was to get rid of them. He can either get a donut from a Cooper or some spare-tire-in-a-can.