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18" Rims and 7.5 width"??

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Old 04-03-2008, 07:15 PM
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18" Rims and 7.5 width"??

Lets just say I got practically FREE a set of some nice Konig 18/7.5. Anyone have any experience with this size? Rubbing issues?

I am thinking of mounting some 215/40/18s; not wider- just in case.

It would be awesome if anyone had some pics.

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As long as the wheels have an offset in the 38 to 45mm range you'll be good-to-go with that tire size. Don't forget to get some hubcentric rings to convert the Konig's whatever [probably 73mm] to the MINI's 56.1mm hub bore.
 
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That's what I run. I have H&R springs and it touches the felt lining in one spot at a specific turning point, but it is just barely a touch more like a hair. Here is my car.

 
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18" x 7.5", 225/35 - 18"

 
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Originally Posted by masterd78
That's what I run. I have H&R springs and it touches the felt lining in one spot at a specific turning point, but it is just barely a touch more like a hair. Here is my car.

What offset are you running?
 
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Originally Posted by masterd78
That's what I run. I have H&R springs and it touches the felt lining in one spot at a specific turning point, but it is just barely a touch more like a hair. Here is my car.
Thanks It looks Great!!.

It looks like its running 35's but the one in your gallery looks like 40's??
Is this correct?

I know the JCW supposedly has steering limiters on the 18s.
 
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18 x 7.5s with a 45 offset. 215/35 tires. I don't have any issues at all. I bought a set of the suggested JCW bump stops that they say you need but never installed them. So if anyone wants them, I've got a set.
 
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