They are Forged Polished Centerline RPM 18''

 

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^ Nicely done

 

The weather was nice so I got out and snapped a couple of new shots:

 

/drool! I have a dumb question. Do you have any issue with the tire rubbing the wheel arch at all? I really love the look of your MINI sooper, but since I am new to the lowering thing, I just want to know. I am so used to putting air under the vehicle (lifted Jeeps) but making it lower is all new to me. Thanks for any input.

 

I'm running 235s with a spacer in the front so there was some rubbing at first. Now that the tire has naturally "rolled the fender" so to speak, there's no more rubbing.

If you ran a thinner tire without a spacer you probably won't have any rubbing at all.

 

Why do you have the spacer? To clear the coils?

 

... and probably to clear the big brake kit.

 

Right on both. I need the spacer to clear both the coils and the larger JCW calipers.

 

That is a well done MINI sooper. Space Blue? I used to not be a fan of the Rotas but now, I really like them.

 

are those XD-9's? looks great on white!

 

Thanks! It's actually an Astro Black. I brought out some of the blue undertones in post processing.

I think the RBs do look good on the Mini. I see so many cool wheels though, if I was rich I'd own about 4 sets and change them out every few weeks.

 

yes they are.

 

Love the XD-9s. What size and offset are yours?

 

they are 17x8.5 et32 and the tires are falken 512s 205/40/15

 

Sooper cooper. Your Mini has been one of my favs. The Rotas & Astro combo set it apart IMO. My runflats are about done so it's time for wheels & tires. Are you on 235/45's or 40's & what tires are those? They look sinister! tnx

 

Thanks eldontxo! I'm running then Nitto NT05, 235/40s.
The NT05 is a great summer performance tire, they work wonders at the track and for spirited driving. They're a softer compound tire (tread wear 200) so depending on how many miles you drive per year they will probably need replacing in about 12, maybe 18 months.

Mine are about a year old and the fronts are almost bald already.

 

Mine is lowered too :D

Riding on kw v1, lowered about 5,5 cm with 15 mm spacers all round, that looks like this..

 

Like the wheels.

 

http://autoviva.sapo.pt/votar.php?id=175
Click on ( VOTAR ) the prize it's an ipad for me!

 

Finally pulled the trigger.. and lowered the car almost 2" more. Now it's about 5" lower than stock.

 

Not to low

 

Is there a huge difference in running 205/40/17 or 205/45/17 tires on a 8 inch wheel? The wheels I'm look at are 17x8 et35 with a drop on kw v2 probably 1 finger gap all around. I can't decide if i want to go 40 or 45...... if anyone can chime in on the advantages of each that would be great. Im assuming the 45s will look funny?? but i wouldn't mind having a tad more comfort. Any help is appreciated!!

 

NM Engineering Springs.

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Got some rake going on there. Get that rear down. :P

Nice wheels, are they 16s? If so thats how you are going to get lower than me, cheater