Official F56 Wheel Fitment Thread
#851
Well, I changed my mind on these wheels and spacers after talking to Team Dynamics. They confimed that their 17x7.5 ET45 wheel fits, and is the same size as the challenge car, so I'm going through the process of returning the ones I have and getting those. ET45 with 7.5" makes me feel better than an effective ET33 with 7". Wider tires will fit better and I won't have to deal with the spacers.
For others considering their wheels, they have a fitment guide on their site that shows sizes for the JCW. They list::
7 x 17 195/45R17 205/45R17
MONZA R M-R770385100112 K 403 STB
7.5 x 17 205/45R17
PRO RACE 1.2 5-2-775455112 K 403 B
8 x 17 225/40R17
1. Check Fenders
PRO RACE 1.2 5-2-780455112 K 403 B
8 x 18 205/40R18 225/35R18
1. Check Fenders
PRO RACE 1.2 5-2-880405112 K 403 B
They list the Monza with ET38 in a 7" for the JCW, but don't list the Pro Race 1.2 in that size at all.
--Matt
For others considering their wheels, they have a fitment guide on their site that shows sizes for the JCW. They list::
7 x 17 195/45R17 205/45R17
MONZA R M-R770385100112 K 403 STB
7.5 x 17 205/45R17
PRO RACE 1.2 5-2-775455112 K 403 B
8 x 17 225/40R17
1. Check Fenders
PRO RACE 1.2 5-2-780455112 K 403 B
8 x 18 205/40R18 225/35R18
1. Check Fenders
PRO RACE 1.2 5-2-880405112 K 403 B
They list the Monza with ET38 in a 7" for the JCW, but don't list the Pro Race 1.2 in that size at all.
--Matt
Last edited by mattkosem; 01-24-2017 at 06:57 PM.
#852
Well, I changed my mind on these wheels and spacers after talking to Team Dynamics. They confimed that their 17x7.5 ET45 wheel fits, and is the same size as the challenge car, so I'm going through the process of returning the ones I have and getting those. ET45 with 7.5" makes me feel better than an effective ET33 with 7". Wider tires will fit better and I won't have to deal with the spacers.
For others considering their wheels, they have a fitment guide on their site that shows sizes for the JCW. They list::
7 x 17 195/45R17 205/45R17
MONZA R M-R770385100112 K 403 STB
7.5 x 17 205/45R17
PRO RACE 1.2 5-2-775455112 K 403 B
8 x 17 225/40R17
1. Check Fenders
PRO RACE 1.2 5-2-780455112 K 403 B
8 x 18 205/40R18 225/35R18
1. Check Fenders
PRO RACE 1.2 5-2-880405112 K 403 B
They list the Monza with ET38 in a 7" for the JCW, but don't list the Pro Race 1.2 in that size at all.
--Matt
For others considering their wheels, they have a fitment guide on their site that shows sizes for the JCW. They list::
7 x 17 195/45R17 205/45R17
MONZA R M-R770385100112 K 403 STB
7.5 x 17 205/45R17
PRO RACE 1.2 5-2-775455112 K 403 B
8 x 17 225/40R17
1. Check Fenders
PRO RACE 1.2 5-2-780455112 K 403 B
8 x 18 205/40R18 225/35R18
1. Check Fenders
PRO RACE 1.2 5-2-880405112 K 403 B
They list the Monza with ET38 in a 7" for the JCW, but don't list the Pro Race 1.2 in that size at all.
--Matt
#853
#854
Based on all the various wheel figment threads I've reviewed over many months I have always thought that 7.5" was the ideal wheel width with either ET 40 or ET 45 depending on setup & tire size to clear the large Brembos & the struts.
Correction: I didn't read all of the article. The second owner of this Challenge 210 added JCW brakes & 20mm spacers all around with the black TD wheels (17" x 7"). Looks very nice though!
I didn't realize the Challenge didn't come with the large Brembos originally.
Your're better off without spacers if you can do that!
Last edited by 02fanatic; 01-26-2017 at 06:03 AM.
#855
Not to add to the confusion but there is an article in the March/April Midern MIni magazine about the Challenge & it says the Challenge wheels are TD 17" x 7". I will check again but I believe that's what the article said....maybe wrong?
Based on all the various wheel figment threads I've reviewed over many months I have always thought that 7.5" was the ideal wheel width with either ET 40 or ET 45 depending on setup & tire size to clear the large Brembos & the struts.
Correction: I didn't read all of the article. The second owner of this Challenge 210 added JCW brakes & 20mm spacers all around with the black TD wheels (17" x 7"). Looks very nice though!
I didn't realize the Challenge didn't come with the large Brembos originally.
Your're better off without spacers if you can do that!
Based on all the various wheel figment threads I've reviewed over many months I have always thought that 7.5" was the ideal wheel width with either ET 40 or ET 45 depending on setup & tire size to clear the large Brembos & the struts.
Correction: I didn't read all of the article. The second owner of this Challenge 210 added JCW brakes & 20mm spacers all around with the black TD wheels (17" x 7"). Looks very nice though!
I didn't realize the Challenge didn't come with the large Brembos originally.
Your're better off without spacers if you can do that!
This guy:
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mini/2016-mini-john-cooper-works-challenge-ar173542.amp.html
http://www.conceptcarz.com/z26277/MINI-John-Cooper-Works-Challenge.aspx
It's also worth mentioning that TD also indicated that the Challenge race cars use different brakes and different wheel dimensions.
--Matt
Last edited by mattkosem; 01-26-2017 at 10:34 AM.
#856
Well, the original set of wheels made it back to TD mid last week. Just the 'ol waiting game waiting for the new ones to be manufactured and shipped by container to the US, then shipped to me. The timeframe is a pretty wide 3-10 weeks, so it's anyone's guess when they'll be here. Hopefully they won't take all the way till April, but I guess it's no biggie if they do.
--Matt
--Matt
#857
Well, the original set of wheels made it back to TD mid last week. Just the 'ol waiting game waiting for the new ones to be manufactured and shipped by container to the US, then shipped to me. The timeframe is a pretty wide 3-10 weeks, so it's anyone's guess when they'll be here. Hopefully they won't take all the way till April, but I guess it's no biggie if they do.
--Matt
--Matt
#858
#859
--Matt
#860
Finally , make the car right , for now
Wheels: Advan racing RZ II ,18x7.5j ,ET48 and the weight is 7.6~7.7kg each
Tires:Nexen N8000 205/40 R18
and NM engineering spring. This thing makes the car a little soft and comfortable , worth it.
At the first time , I used the Toyo 225/40/18 tires and stock springs, the car runs all right, no rubbing problem.
Then I replaced with the nm springs, the rubbing problem happens! When you lower your car, the width of tire will affect the wheel arch. 225/40's tire is too wide. So I replaced with the 205/40/18, and this is perfect!
Wheels: Advan racing RZ II ,18x7.5j ,ET48 and the weight is 7.6~7.7kg each
Tires:Nexen N8000 205/40 R18
and NM engineering spring. This thing makes the car a little soft and comfortable , worth it.
At the first time , I used the Toyo 225/40/18 tires and stock springs, the car runs all right, no rubbing problem.
Then I replaced with the nm springs, the rubbing problem happens! When you lower your car, the width of tire will affect the wheel arch. 225/40's tire is too wide. So I replaced with the 205/40/18, and this is perfect!
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#862
#864
The new NM wheels the JCW Team is running looks great. Should be available with exact Mini fitment shortly (only available for Audi and VW at the moment)<br/><br/>https://www.neuspeedflowform.com/col...nt=37561415946
#865
But a friend of my will get the JCW soon, and I will use my wheel on his car to try if the 17x7.5 et48 or 18x7.5 et48 fit the brake caliper.
Just wait !
#866
The new NM wheels the JCW Team is running looks great. Should be available with exact Mini fitment shortly (only available for Audi and VW at the moment)<br/><br/>https://www.neuspeedflowform.com/col...nt=37561415946
#867
#869
#870
had our first track event of the season this past weekend so i was able to mount, install, and use my new track wheels. they are:
17x7.5 NM RSe05 ET40 on 215/45 Toyo R888r. clearance all around as expected. rubbing initially only occurred on hard turns but then i only heard it a few times. you'd think that after a weekend of hard turns on the track that it would rub more but it didn't. it is extremely close though. 225 IMO would definitely rub but also i don't think 225 is that necessary for me.
additional notes: on bilstein coilovers so floor to fender is 25" all around.
17x7.5 NM RSe05 ET40 on 215/45 Toyo R888r. clearance all around as expected. rubbing initially only occurred on hard turns but then i only heard it a few times. you'd think that after a weekend of hard turns on the track that it would rub more but it didn't. it is extremely close though. 225 IMO would definitely rub but also i don't think 225 is that necessary for me.
additional notes: on bilstein coilovers so floor to fender is 25" all around.
#872
#873
You and me both. It sounds like I'll at least be able to get them shipped by air from the UK once they're made rather than waiting for a container on a ship. *fingers crossed* hopefully not too much longer.
*pleading* pretty please, not much longer
--Matt
*pleading* pretty please, not much longer
--Matt
#874
Looks good! No rubbing or other issues? What is the ET on these? I'm going with a 17x8 ET45 with a 205/45R17 on my F55.
Last edited by mikeyb74; 04-11-2017 at 05:37 AM.