Tires, Wheels, & Brakes Discussion about wheels, tires, and brakes for the new MINI.

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Old 02-12-2008, 04:54 PM
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got a question MINIHUNE

hey i got the 215/45/17 michelin pe2 for my stock 17*7 rim...that's fine right? no problems?
 
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Old 02-12-2008, 05:12 PM
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you should be good.
 
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Old 02-12-2008, 07:03 PM
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The only thing minihune will say is to watch out for the sidewall to rub on anything, and that the tire is a bit taller than stock so your speedometer will be more accurate than stock.

I say; rock it! They work, won't rub, and are more comfy than stock.
 
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You will be fine, DO IT.
 
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you guys are not minihune.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryephile
The only thing minihune will say is to watch out for the sidewall to rub on anything, and that the tire is a bit taller than stock so your speedometer will be more accurate than stock.

I say; rock it! They work, won't rub, and are more comfy than stock.
Agreed, but even with the taller tire you should be fine.
The speed shown in my 04 got closer to accurate with the 215/45/17.
Now I have a GPS 68 when the speedo shows 70.
 
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Old 02-13-2008, 06:01 AM
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it depends on whether your car is lowered and if you are carrying a full load then you'll get rubbing
 
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