Can I swap my 15" steelies for S-Lites?
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Can I swap my 15" steelies for S-Lites?
I have a 2008 Mini with the generic 15" steelies on there, I believe the details are: 175/65-15
Can I replace them with the S-Lite factory wheels without needing spacers etc (205/45R-17)
I am not sure, but my car I THINK would be the second generation Cooper/One that fits all...but I'd need confirmation please.
Thanks for the help, MUCH appreciated.
Edit: I saw this table on another forum. Is that true?
Can I replace them with the S-Lite factory wheels without needing spacers etc (205/45R-17)
I am not sure, but my car I THINK would be the second generation Cooper/One that fits all...but I'd need confirmation please.
Thanks for the help, MUCH appreciated.
Edit: I saw this table on another forum. Is that true?
Last edited by levosgien; 10-08-2009 at 06:19 AM.
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Sweet, that's what I wanted to hear. So basically any of the factory wheels that Mini sells on its cars whether it's 15,16,17 and clubman or cooper S should fit directly (I am planning on buying the wheels completely and bolting them on myself).
Thanks Kazlot, you're the man.
Thanks Kazlot, you're the man.
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Can I swap my 15" steelies for S-Lites?
mid-year, July or August of 2006 but I'm not sure.
Tire Rack and most wheel mfg's list the change as May but my May 2006 build (first gen) has 12mm bolts.
First and second generation wheels are interchangeable and I believe that TPMS senders will fit in all OEM wheels but I'm not sure.
Ask you Mini Dealer, they will know for sure.
Hope this helps...
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Would I need to get 12mm bolts then? I'm worried about the difference in bolt sizes. If I do that's no problem I just need to know (would the tire install place have them? Price?) also, if I put 12mm in a 14mm hole isn't that going to cause issues?
Thanks for the help guys.
Thanks for the help guys.
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if you use 1st gen wheels you may need 12mm bolts so that they fit through the 1st gen wheels....but if your using 2nd gen wheels your 14mm bolts (on your 08) will fit no problem.
people w/ 1st gen cars can use the 2nd gen wheels with thier 12mm bolts just fine as the rims are hubcentric.
people w/ 1st gen cars can use the 2nd gen wheels with thier 12mm bolts just fine as the rims are hubcentric.
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ohh your putting 1st gen (03-06) on a 2nd (07+).
so your putting wheels designed for 12mm on your 08 (i assume coupe) which is 14mm
I dont think they will fit with your 14mm bolts. Dont know for certain if they can be drilled out 2mm either... I would think so, as they are hubcentric....now that is assuming 1st gen hub size is the same...56.1mm i believe
EDIT: just try em.
thus they have holes that can accomodate both 12mm and 14mm regardless of year ..
so your putting wheels designed for 12mm on your 08 (i assume coupe) which is 14mm
I dont think they will fit with your 14mm bolts. Dont know for certain if they can be drilled out 2mm either... I would think so, as they are hubcentric....now that is assuming 1st gen hub size is the same...56.1mm i believe
EDIT: just try em.
On July 12, 2006 the size of wheel bolts was changed from M12x1.5 to M14x1.25. There exists a misconception that this change in wheel bolt size precludes fitting early OEM wheels on later model cars. This is simply not true as all OEM wheels have holes large enough for either size wheel bolt.
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