Official F56 Wheel Fitment Thread
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Total noob question. If you change wheel size then then you match it with a tire with either thicker or thinner sidewall. I thought this should keep the overall diameter the same. If it's the same overall diameter then how does it make the car ride higher or lower? What am I missing? Thanks
Original - 18x8 - 205/40/18
New - 17x8 - 205/40/17
I'm not sure exactly how much I was able to lower the car, I didn't measure. Low enough that I wouldn't want to go any lower. I can easily make it over speedbumps but have to watch out for debris in the road if it's taller than a couple of inches. I straddled a dead snapping turtle last week, my car smelled like a corpse for days :(.
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New wheels and tires
Well, after much thought, discussion, number crunching (love spreadsheets) and soul searching, I've finally decided on a set of wheels and tires. Whew, didn't know it would be so difficult. They are Enkei RPF1 with Bridgestones RE-71R. I stayed with the 17" setup. Can't wait to get them mounted to the MINI.
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I found with a 205/45-17 that the speedo is about 3% off at an indicated 74 MPH, and the OBDII output perfectly matches GPS [72 actual]. This is much more accurate than older gen MINIs and definitely more accurate than old school Bimmers.
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Finally got the RPF1/RE-71s mounted. Here's a before and after shot. And for those interested I included a backside clearance shot to the front strut. Sorry about the after shot, it's sunny today.
Before - 205/45R17 500TW on factory wheels 17 X 7 et:54
After - 215/45R17 200TW on Enkei RPF1 17 X 7.5 et:48
Oh, and I'm coming clean. I did something I haven't done in 36 years, bought another tire brand other than Michelins.
Before - 205/45R17 500TW on factory wheels 17 X 7 et:54
After - 215/45R17 200TW on Enkei RPF1 17 X 7.5 et:48
Oh, and I'm coming clean. I did something I haven't done in 36 years, bought another tire brand other than Michelins.
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Finally got the RPF1/RE-71s mounted. Here's a before and after shot. And for those interested I included a backside clearance shot to the front strut. Sorry about the after shot, it's sunny today.
Before - 205/45R17 500TW on factory wheels 17 X 7 et:54
After - 215/45R17 200TW on Enkei RPF1 17 X 7.5 et:48
Oh, and I'm coming clean. I did something I haven't done in 36 years, bought another tire brand other than Michelins.
Before - 205/45R17 500TW on factory wheels 17 X 7 et:54
After - 215/45R17 200TW on Enkei RPF1 17 X 7.5 et:48
Oh, and I'm coming clean. I did something I haven't done in 36 years, bought another tire brand other than Michelins.
I have a question about the TPMS. did you move the sensors from the old set? I want to buy a winter set with TPMS from Tirerack.com, there's a comment on there that they can be adapted to the car by following cars manual. I always though that only dealers can program/reset TPMs, or programming and resetting TPMS are different things? Thanks
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I bought new TPMS sensors and had them delivered installed on the wheels with the tires. After mounting the new assemblies just go into the MINI connected system to vehicle info / vehicle status / reset (tire pressure system). While you drive the system will read the new sensors and reset the system. I started to do just that, take the existing sensors and move them to the new wheels but plan on exchanging them more than once a season.
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I have a question about the TPMS. did you move the sensors from the old set? I want to buy a winter set with TPMS from Tirerack.com, there's a comment on there that they can be adapted to the car by following cars manual. I always though that only dealers can program/reset TPMs, or programming and resetting TPMS are different things? Thanks
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Hi All,
As a wheel fitment noob, I have learned a lot from reading this thread on a regular basis. The only thing, is I may have not learned enough and I am not confident in my recent purchase. Some reassurance would be great! In hindsight, I probably should have verified my setup before actually buying it.
Vehicle: 2014 MCS
Wheels: Niche Citrine M155 18x8 et42
Tires: Continental ExtremeContact DWs 215/40/18
Suspension: BC BR Coilovers
Will This work without spacers? Any comments/suggestions?
As a wheel fitment noob, I have learned a lot from reading this thread on a regular basis. The only thing, is I may have not learned enough and I am not confident in my recent purchase. Some reassurance would be great! In hindsight, I probably should have verified my setup before actually buying it.
Vehicle: 2014 MCS
Wheels: Niche Citrine M155 18x8 et42
Tires: Continental ExtremeContact DWs 215/40/18
Suspension: BC BR Coilovers
Will This work without spacers? Any comments/suggestions?
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That should be just about perfect. You'll be cutting it close with your tire on the strut in the front depending on how low you go, but I don't think you could get a better sized wheel than that. I think the BC coils come with a small spacer (5mm maybe?) you can use in the front if it rubs.
Oh **** those wheels look awesome! I've never heard of that company before. The center bore on the wheels might be a slight issue, I can't remember what the F56 hub bore is.
Oh **** those wheels look awesome! I've never heard of that company before. The center bore on the wheels might be a slight issue, I can't remember what the F56 hub bore is.