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

Will they fit?

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Old 04-26-2004, 07:29 AM
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OK, I need new tires, and hate runflats, way too expensive for what you get. I hear the Falken FK-451s are some of the best and quietest. I don't track, but I can get some spirited driving at times.

Trouble is, I wanna stay with the stock S-Lites, just like the look, and don't want to spend the money (I know, I know, I'm cheap).

Here's the problem, I've only seen these tires at 215/45-17, the dunlops are 205/45-17. Will the 215 fit on the wheel? I have a stock S suspension.
 
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Old 04-26-2004, 07:54 AM
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You should have no problem with 215. Its when you get to the 225 or something/40-17 there becomes some rubbing issue or less ride quality. If your not about to do some fender work or shave your tires the 215 will work.

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Old 04-26-2004, 07:57 AM
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will the place that is mounting them bust my chops?
 
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I would assume not since you are paying them to do it. If they are just mounting they have no idea how the tires will fit on your car because they definitely fit on the wheel. They also charge more to put them on your car so just get them mounted and balanced for 15/wheel take them home and put em on yourself.

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