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Old 10-01-2016 | 01:04 PM
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Wheel suggestions?

I'm looking to replace the factory 16" TPMS wheels on my '11 R55 S with some 17's. I'm hoping to "flush" the wheels a little better and then pick up some Megans and do a conservative drop. I've searched around but not finding too much out there.

I don't want to to a stanced Mini but would like a mild lip or nice concave wheel in 17x8 with a tire that has some meat to absorb bumps, higher than stock would be OK with me to help feel the wheel gap.

Any suggestions would be nice, I think these are 17's, guy lists them with 205/45 tires but no wheel specs or diameter.

Something with fitment like this but a more aggressive wheel look would be awsesome.

 

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Old 10-01-2016 | 04:57 PM
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That's a nice looking Clubman....it has been dropped.

I did some Megan coilovers and dropped mine a similar amount, added some 12mm spacers, some Hotchkiss lower camber links, and some 17 inch conical spokes (R121). Looks very similar to this car, in terms of stance.

I know what you mean about a wheel with a mild lip or concave. You might check out some Rota RB's....they look great in 17

http://www.fastmini.net/rotarb.html
 
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Old 10-03-2016 | 08:15 PM
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Check out the Enkei, they look great, and much lighter for better performance.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/enkei-...ght-wheel.html
 
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Old 10-04-2016 | 03:31 AM
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I like the looks of the Enkei PF01 better than the RPF1, but
they're both good strong light wheels for the MINI.

https://www.waymotorworks.com/enkei-...ght-wheel.html
 
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