Opt out of the 17" that come with the sport pkg?
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From what I've been reading, the 16" wheel/tire combinations are lighter (quicker off the line accelleration) and offer better ride comfort as compared 17" wheel/tire combinations, while producing unnoticable performance differences (that is, to non-autoxers). I don't plan to AutoX and the 17" look, while it is nice, is not high on my priority list. I like the options that come with the sport pkg. Do you think MINI will let me opt out of the 17"s and get 16"s when I place my order?
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I aggree, MINI most likely will not credit you the value, nor will the dealer. They would be happy to swap them out prior to delivery to you and pocket the difference I am sure. I would sell on Ebay or keep them with all seasons/winter tires mounted. Order some lightweight 16" wheels with performance skins for summer fun.
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You will have to build the entire sport package seperately if you want the 16's
so
Xenons: $500
Fogs: $140
DSC: $500
Total: $1140
you save $110 that way, but you get the lighter 16's. If you really want to go with lighter wheels and stay with a stock look, thost 16" R84 V-spokes are hard to beat.
17" s-lites with run-flats = 50 lbs
16" V-spokes with Yokohama AVS ES100 tires = 37 lbs
There is a difference in the 16's, but the big difference comes from running regular tires in combination with the 16's. That 37 lbs above is the actual weight of my current set-up.
so
Xenons: $500
Fogs: $140
DSC: $500
Total: $1140
you save $110 that way, but you get the lighter 16's. If you really want to go with lighter wheels and stay with a stock look, thost 16" R84 V-spokes are hard to beat.
17" s-lites with run-flats = 50 lbs
16" V-spokes with Yokohama AVS ES100 tires = 37 lbs
There is a difference in the 16's, but the big difference comes from running regular tires in combination with the 16's. That 37 lbs above is the actual weight of my current set-up.
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Being that I live in Phoenix AZ, I doubt if I'll be needing all-seasons. I really like the look of the performance tires as compared to all-seasons. I hope I might be able to get the 16" wheels and 16" performace tires.
In your opinion, the 16"s and 17"s ride comparably to each-other or is there a noticable difference?
In your opinion, the 16"s and 17"s ride comparably to each-other or is there a noticable difference?
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2minis: I only weighed the wheels and tires together, although imagine Dan might be able to give a bare tire weight.
dominicminicoopers:
16" run-flats will run pretty similar to the 17" run-flats
16" regular tires will run pretty similar to 17" regular tires (i.e. smoother than the 16" runflats in both cases)
dominicminicoopers:
16" run-flats will run pretty similar to the 17" run-flats
16" regular tires will run pretty similar to 17" regular tires (i.e. smoother than the 16" runflats in both cases)
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We opted out of the sport package on our MCS for the reasons you sited: ride quality, no discernable difference in performance. W 16" wheels/rubber, I know this will be the best handling car I've owned and day to day driving comfort matters. If, after a year or so, I want more (rubber), I can get it.
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