145/60-12  ?  I've not seen a 60 series 145 before

IS that $30 CDN?

Dunno how good those tires are, but at that price you could buy 3 sets and change them when they get dirty.

Are these any good or am l just getting what l pay for ?

Big AL

US funds of course

malsal.  anyone sell the Yokos in 12 inch here in the USA??

Thanks for that, explains a lot. I didn't know it was an intentional move by Rover. I thought it might simply have been a different rubber compound which didn't stand the test of time so well.

The later cones do settle or collapse a lot faster as Rover in their efforts to improve the ride decided to soften them up in the 90's.

I've got a 1990 Cooper ex Japan (there are quite a lot in NZ), same colour as your too, the Japanese do seem to like green and the grotesque wing mounted mirrors. I put Bridgestone GR-50 165/60 x 12's on the standard Rover alloys They will be OK at "standard" ride height, but will rub if lowered with Ho-Lo's, but mine has after-market flares whereas yours appear to be factory flares.

I've have another set of 5 inch wide rims with Yokohama Advan A048's (165/55 x 12). Handling is just OK on the Bridgestones, in fact, no better than the OE Pirelli 145/70's, but is really good on the Yokohama's. There appears to be a common problem with the 1990's imports from Japan in New Zealand, suspension cones tend to settle, becoming very hard and lowering ride height. New Zealand never got any 1980's Minis from the UK so it may be that all the later cones did this.

EDIT:  Typo on tyre size.

Werewolf, yah, I got quoted to ship them to Canada and the prices are insane. I've seen the original cracked tires on them and decided to replace them in Japan at a decent price before my Mini gets shipped. It would have cost $180 CDN for the Nankangs, $240 for the Toyos and $300 for the Bridgestones. The 60 series versions will probably add another 20% or so but I am still waiting for a quote. I wish I could of loaded my Mini with extras but they will not allow with RORO shipping. 

B. 

oh I wish we could get those brands here in the USA.. Falken about the only ones.in 12 inch and they do NOT have DOT marking for the US . if you are lucky Yokohamas..  but pricy for the  later b c

You're welcome. The 165' will fill out the arches better.

Thanks for the feedback Malsal!

I can't comment on the ones you listed but i have some Japanese Bridgestone Potenza's on a Mini and like them better than the Yokahama A539's especially in the wet.

I am going to swap over my tires while the car is still in Japan. 

Can anyone comment on the quality (ride, handling, life span, reputation, etc) of any of these tires:

1) Nankang CX668 145/70/R12

2) Toyo Teo plus 145/70/R12

3) Bridgestone Sneaker SNK2 145/70/R12

Any input would be much appreciated. I am getting quotes for the 165/60/R12 versions as well and am assuming these brands will be available. 

Thanks, 

B.

Yes, they will fit just fine. I have run both the A048rs and now the A539s on two different late Minis with factory rims. They are a very nice, all around tire.

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Thanks Malsal!

Yes, original rims and coming to Calgary, Canada. 

B. 

Congrats, I hope you are importing into Canada as your flag suggests and not into the USA.

The tires will fit presuming it has the stock Rover alloys on it.

Don't sweat the colour it seems the Japanese were very fond of dark green there are more 90's Mini's over there that colour than any other.

Well, I finally found a MINI from Japan - yeah!

Not the colour I wanted but a 1999 4-spd, green, 66000km with a 4.0 auction-house rating. 

I just placed an order with Mini Mania for some bonnet stripes and side mirrors but now I need some new tires. Can someone please confirm if the 165/60/R12 Yokohama A539 will fit. 

Thanks, 

B.