My sister needs new front tyres on her 2001 Cooper. She's currently running Goodyear NCT-5's but after checking Black Circle's, they're £137 each! That compares to the £123 for mine, and her's are smaller wheels!

Have Goodyear made these tyres obsolete? Are there any other tyre recommendations?

The size is 195/55 R16.

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It might not be to everyones taste but I bought two Good Year Run Flats for the Cooper before we sold her which were part worns. 7mm of tread, no punctures, £25 a corner. Will consider doing this again as they were like new.

Can give you the number of a guy in Swaffham who helped me out if that's any help.

Take a look at camskill.co.uk. Very well priced tyres from them.

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His:
BMW Mini Cooper S Black and blue all over
Seat Leon FR 2.0FSI Turbo

Hers:
Fiat 500 White and Kitty all over

Anyone had experience with Avon?

Not for make up, I meant Tyres!

Yes, I'm running Avons at the front. They are good wet and dry... I'll be getting another pair in Jan for the rear...

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His:
BMW Mini Cooper S Black and blue all over
Seat Leon FR 2.0FSI Turbo

Hers:
Fiat 500 White and Kitty all over

I tend to use the normal black round ones and not run-flats!

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That's what I am thinking, ditching the run flats.

Really not sure as I don't fancy Lisa dealing with a puncture on the side of the road!