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I picked up a flat tire this morning and am left in a bit of a weird tire state, so I was hoping to get y'all's opinions on where to go from here. I drive a 2017 four door hardtop (F55), currently wearing Bridgestone DriveGuards (all-season, run-flat, 205/45R17) and they've mostly served me well. The car is a commuter, so long-lasting and reliable are really the most important here. I've gone back and forth on run-flats, I know the compromises, but being able to get a flat, drive home, drive to the tire shop a few days later to get them fixed, that all sounds way better than calling AAA to get towed somewhere. The current tires: Front left: 3 years, 26k miles, 7 32nds remaining Front right: FLAT Rear left: 3 years, 26k miles, 7 32nds remaining Rear right: 2 years, 18k miles, 9 32nds remaining I figure I'll need at least 2 new tires, since none of these are new enough to pair alone with a brand new tire. From what I understand, if I get two new ones, the shop will want to put those on the rear. From there, and given that this is FWD, I'll want the front tires to match closely, which I guess means pulling the current front and rear left tires (same age, same wear) up front. Alternatively, I could swap out all 4, since those two left tires don't have too much life left anyway, but it feels a bit wasteful. Thoughts, advice, things I've got wrong or haven't considered?

Manufacturer original equipment: Four 17-inch MINI Cooper Tentacle Spoke Silver Wheels and Hankook Optimo H426B HRS 205/45R17 run flat tires that have been driven only 13,200 miles. They are in excellent condition. All four for $1,000. Note that MINI sells a set of four similar 17-inch wheels (Style 505 Bright Silver Multi-Spoke Wheels) with Pirelli Cinturato P7 run flat tires on its website and at dealerships for $2,150 plus tax. (Google MINI accessories.)

Hi! I am selling two 225/35/19 OE RFT tires off my 2018 JCW Clubman. There is about 5000 miles on them and they show very little sign of wear and have their whole life ahead of them... The Bridgestone S001RFT sell at the Tire Rack for $400 each and the dealer sells them for $425. I am asking $200 each. Thanks for checking them out. Please let me know if you have any questions and have a great day!

Need new tires for the MINI and not sure what to get. Anyone with different than stock tires want to chime in would be great. Leaning towards KDW2's or Nitto Neo Gen's. Jason