Show me your WHEELS! 2.0
#1227
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#1229
Great wheel choice. I've got some used R95s that are getting refinished right now. I'll be installing them on my R52 as soon as they are ready.
#1230
I really like the looks of the wheel and I looked at a lot of wheels...just thought the original JCW wheels looked great. I almost bought a set of real MiniLites although I could only get them in 16" and I wanted 18".
Here is a picture of the Mini with the 12mm spacers and longer studs...the tires now come to the edge of wheel moldings and it looks great...IMHO
Here is a picture of the Mini with the 12mm spacers and longer studs...the tires now come to the edge of wheel moldings and it looks great...IMHO
#1231
I really like the looks of the wheel and I looked at a lot of wheels...just thought the original JCW wheels looked great. I almost bought a set of real MiniLites although I could only get them in 16" and I wanted 18".
Here is a picture of the Mini with the 12mm spacers and longer studs...the tires now come to the edge of wheel moldings and it looks great...IMHO
Here is a picture of the Mini with the 12mm spacers and longer studs...the tires now come to the edge of wheel moldings and it looks great...IMHO
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#1232
It was recommended by a Mini mechanic to get and install the steering retro-fit kit to keep the tires from hitting the front subframe...after buying the kit I decided to use 12mm spacers instead...the 215/45's didn't help either as I wanted to have a taller sidewall that was close to the 16's I took off as the Mini is a fantastic road car...have driven from Oregon to Phoenix several times and it is the most comfortable road car in my stable...not to mention the car with the lowest original miles...7,155. It is a garage queen during our long rainy and wet winters.
#1235
#1236
When I was looking at tires I didn't want to sacrifice sidewall height and get a harsh ride as your 35's side wall is about 3/4" less than my 45's...I'm 70+ years old and still want to drive 200/300 miles at a stretch without discomfort on this old body. The other issue is your 215/35's are about 1-3/4" less tire height than mine with the same cross sectional width. I'd love to lower the car although not much so coilovers may be in my future.
Your car does look killer though!
Your car does look killer though!
#1237
#1238
I can already say that the ride is night and day better than the 16" runflats.
When I raced SCCA both cars had fully adjustable coilovers and although they are expensive you have so much more control with various settings and also with springs...we'll drive this way through the summer and see how much rubber is left on the 240 Toyo's, then go from there. This little car is a real hoot to drive and so comfortable on longer trips. Now if I can get the rear end to follow the front on some of those twisty mountain roads I'll be a happy camper!
When I raced SCCA both cars had fully adjustable coilovers and although they are expensive you have so much more control with various settings and also with springs...we'll drive this way through the summer and see how much rubber is left on the 240 Toyo's, then go from there. This little car is a real hoot to drive and so comfortable on longer trips. Now if I can get the rear end to follow the front on some of those twisty mountain roads I'll be a happy camper!
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#1242
Wow thats rare 18" R95 MINI OEM JCW wheels on a Clubman.
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#1248
#1249
Thanks! They're 949 6UL's. Mine are 15x8 et36, 11.6 lbs. each. Tires are Bridgestone Potenza RE71R 205/50/15.
The only crappy part about them is having to use a 15mm spacer in the back to get them to fit properly.