Like the title says. If you have pix that would be cool. I know we have a tire fitment thread, but that thing is like 300 pages long. Just a drag to sort through it.
Participate if you like, if you don't want to,cool.
Im trying to talk my wife into letting me use the tax return on new wheels and tires.
Wish me luck.

 

386 views and no-one can help me out?
Bummer.

 

I have the 225/40/18 on my OZ. Offset should be between 49 and 42
My car is lowered a lot and I've tried several sizes and offsets
You could go with a 225/45 too if the ride is a concern. Not sure how many sizes there are though
I would stay away from a 35 series tire; too low a side wall unless u like that look and a harsh ride on the street.
The second pic is a 225/35/18 as I experimented with this size for track only
The other pics are all 225/40/18 which I think are a perfect blend of all aspects other than a slight rub on the inside of the liner when lock to lock (et more than 45) without the steering rack spacers installed. Available from MINI dealer.
Bridgestone had a RE970 in 215/40 that was good too but a little skinny IMO.

 

Good info but that's not an F56 so clearances and set-ups might not apply to the F56, especially a JCW. Many of us with the 3rd Gen MINI wish the stock tires were wider! The design of the body, wheel wells, struts, ride height, Brembos brakes on the JCW make for a multitude of challenges with not so many wheel & tire choices. But, I suppose the two style cars might be similar enough. For me, I might go with 215/40/18's when my runflats wear down, but the speedometer will be off a bit. The perfect replacement for the stock 205/40/18 would be the 235/35/18 but clearance might be a huge challenge on my JCW...probably won't do it. 35 aspect ratio shouldn't be a problem with the ride of my JCW, but I prefer a sport suspension..... I hear alot of whining by MINI owners about "harsh riding" & I just don't get it! LOL. My MA who worked with me while ordering my 2015'JCW owns a BMW M235 with stock 35 aspect ratio tires and the ride is absolutely fine!

I wouldn't put a 235 width tire on a 7.5" rim though....8" would be better. To answer the original post, 215 or 225 width tire would work on a 7.5" rim. 225's would likely need spacers to clear the struts on the JCW. Wheel & tire choices are key as tolerances can be tight...not all tires of the same size have the exact section!

 

ya, I don't either.
Thanks for the info.