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The ones with the torx head are a newer design im sure, had this at work before that when you order new pins they can be different from the original as they updated them. Means your door must have been off in the past for some reason, wouldnt worry about it aslong as they open, shut and line up...
Wouldnt use tiger seal, unless you never plan on taking them off again - better using foam mounting tape, you get rolls of the stuff specifically for mouldings, badges, rubbers etc. If you clean both surfaces thoroughly and heat it its really strong stuff but can be removed alot easier than...
I can get you part worn 195 50 15 Yokohama Advan A048s from the Mini Cup cars, tread and prices vary quite alot though - some sets ive had before have been at 4mm+ others just on the markers, but still good for trackdays
Halfords aerosols aren't very high build, you can get Upol high 5 in Halfords which although is more expensive it'll fill far deeper marks and save you in the long run
Spray silicone grease into the rubbers, they may have just dried out causing too much friction. When the car's turned off its not getting as much power as when running obviously so if the windows getting stuck in the rubbers itll just cut out before it overloads the motor. Worth trying before...
Put a couple up in my newbies thread!
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?650862-Hello-from-Edinburgh!
Haven't really done anything to it other than fixing small bits and pieces and tidying it up a bit, enjoying it though!