Im considering buying a 2004-2006 Mini Cooper Base ( not S) when I return to the states. I will be moving to a colder climate than I am use to and will be needing to purchase snow tires/ winter tires. I cannot seem to find ANY information on how much a set of snow/winter tires for this vehicle would cost. I went on Ebay and looked, and found a set w/ wheels for 800 bucks, but all Im looking for is the cost of the tires. I also have a Saturn, and looked that up w/out a problem ( $450 for a set). Would this be a good estimate for the mini cooper's tires?Where could I find info on mini cooper tires online? Have been quite unlucky with the known brands ( Goodyear, Firestone, ECT.)websites. Just need basic snow tires, nothing high performance or sport. I have to start saving ASAP.
2007-02-25 12:38:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Its going to be used as a second car. I will be driving the Saturn, my hubby the Mini, so both will have to be run during the winter. Did a little research after I posted the question, and saw that some radial tires may be good enough, but still would like the info. Im moving to the Omaha, Nebraska area, so Im assuming that I even need them.
2007-02-25 13:21:16 · update #1
I've got an 06 cooper (which I love). I had a bit of a hard time finding tires for the car, they seem to be a bit of a weird size. I put winter tires on about 2 months ago, the dealer wanted around $1200 (1000us) for the winter package which I thought was a bit much but managed to find me a set for $500 (426us).
Have fun!
2007-03-01 10:58:52 · answer #1 · answered by a1jetsauce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for that car i would recommend Bridgestone Blizzaks , especially since you have no winter driving experience , also , why not run the Saturn for the first winter ? much less traumatic if , God forbid , you should end up doing some unintentional off roading
2007-02-25 13:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by sterling m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋