SneakyBaron

215s pretty much cancel out the 3+ mph buffer that is built in, so it ends up being more true to gps speed

My wife has 215/40/18s on the same rims as you have in your profile picture, due to them being the more common size, and they feel great. They're also the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s All-seasons

For your first set of questions, you can run summers all year, but it s not great for the tires or your traction if there is any snow or ice. If you don't drive at all in those conditions it's slightly safer, but they will likely need to be replaced more often. I had the stock runflats when I got my first MINI for maybe 6 months in 2013 and have been on standard tires since then. Have a plug kit and pump that I've used quite a few times, these would've also have happened with runflats. My wife has a donut for her MINI that she takes on any longer trips. I'd say ditch them and go for a smoother, cheeper, and quieter ride without them.

It's a lot of fun and I'll be there taking photos!

I'd only go to Sterling if it was absolutely necessary. GTPeace has been fantastic and the only place I know a few of us go because they are honest and do fantastic work. I don't believe we have any other GP1s in the club. Welcome!

I've added the photos I took to the album attached to the event